Director of Educational Services

Overview

Job Overview – Director of Educational Services

Compensation: $90,000 – $100,000/year

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

TAG MedStaffing is hiring a Director of Educational Services in New York, NY for our client, supporting special education program operations, staff leadership, and educational service delivery within a school-based environment. This role will oversee educational, clinical, operational, and administrative functions while partnering closely with families, school districts, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality programming and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is leadership-oriented, organized, and experienced within special education and school administration environments.

Responsibilities

• Program Oversight: Direct and manage daily educational program operations, including educational, clinical, administrative, and support service functions.
• Staff Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and support educational and clinical staff while overseeing staffing, training, and performance management initiatives.
• Program Development: Assist with program planning, curriculum oversight, policy development, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with educational regulations, agency policies, reporting requirements, and operational standards.
• Family & Community Coordination: Serve as a liaison with parents, school districts, community organizations, and external service providers.
• Operational Management: Support budgeting, departmental planning, student placement coordination, and program expansion initiatives.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Special Education is required.
• Certifications: New York State certification in Special Education and School Building Leader (SBL) or School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) certification are required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of Special Education teaching experience and 4 years of school administration experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of special education programming, school operations, educational compliance, and student support services is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, and educational documentation systems is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership abilities, organizational skills, communication skills, and professionalism are required.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.