Chief of Educational Services

The Chief of Educational Services provides executive level leadership and strategic direction for all educational programming at Bethany Children's Health Center. This role holds accountability for the full continuum of education services delivered within the hospital and community settings, including special education classrooms and programs, Healthy Schools initiatives, and Safe Kids Oklahoma programming.

The Chief of Educational Services champions the belief that every child, regardless of medical complexity, disability, or circumstance deserves access to high quality, individualized education. This leader serves as the primary advocate for educational equity within the healthcare environment, ensuring that programs are not only clinically integrated but also developmentally appropriate, legally compliant, and aligned with the evolving needs of the children and families served. This role will foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

As a member of the Executive Leadership Team, the Chief of Educational Services translates organizational mission and strategic priorities into actionable educational programs, measurable outcomes, and sustainable community partnerships that extend the hospital's impact beyond its walls.

Duty


Percent of Time


Strategic Leadership & Organizational Alignment

• Develop, implement, and evaluate a multi-year strategic plan for Education Services that aligns with the organization's mission, vision, and strategic priorities.
• Identify emerging trends in pediatric education, special education law, and community health to proactively position the organization for growth and innovation.
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for all education programs, reporting outcomes regularly to executive leadership and the board.
• Develop, mentor, and retain a high performing team of rehabilitation leaders, clinicians, and support staff, building a workforce capable of delivering exceptional care today and into the future.
• Champion employee engagement, well-being, and retention through visible, accessible leadership and proactive investment in staff development, recognition, and growth opportunities.

25%


Education Programs & Compliance

• Provide executive oversight for special education classrooms and programs operating within the Hospital, ensuring services meet the individual needs of students with disabilities in medically complex or rehabilitation settings.
• Oversee the development, implementation, and quality review of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), ensuring interdisciplinary collaboration between education staff, clinical teams, therapists, and families.
• Ensure timely and accurate provision of special education evaluations, eligibility determinations, and services in accordance with federal and state timelines.
• Serve as the organization's primary point of accountability for education related regulatory readiness. Proactively monitor changes in accreditation standards and applicable law, communicate updates to relevant staff and leadership, and implement policy or procedural changes as needed to maintain continuous compliance. Including CARF, ACHC, CMS, and federal, state, and local educational requirements.
• Support individualized educational planning and coordination with school districts and community agencies.

40%


Healthy Schools & Safe Kids Oklahoma

• Executive oversight and strategic leadership for both the Healthy Schools Oklahoma and Safe Kids Oklahoma programs, ensuring each initiative is operationally sound, mission-aligned, and positioned for sustainable growth and statewide impact.
• Ensure program teams have the administrative, financial, and operational support needed to effectively plan, develop, implement, and evaluate evidence-based programming.
• Provide support and strategic direction in grant writing functions for Healthy Schools Oklahoma and Safe Kids Oklahoma teams. Oversee grant management across programs, ensuring awarded funds are administered in compliance with funder guidelines, organizational policy, and applicable.

30%


Other duties as assigned.


5%

Education:


Master's degree in Education, Special Education, Educational Leadership, School Administration, or a related field required; Doctorate preferred.


Experience:


5 years of leadership experience is required.
Experience in education, school administration, or pediatric/healthcare settings is preferred.


License/Certification/Credential:


Current Oklahoma teaching or administrative licensure, or eligibility to obtain.

About Us

Our work begins where we are all equal - at the heart.

Bethany Children's Health Center is an innovative leader in the field of pediatric rehabilitation and 24-hour complex care. The hospital offers inpatient and outpatient services for children (ages 0-21) and is the only inpatient pediatric rehabilitation facility in Oklahoma. Our CARF accredited multidisciplinary team works with patients and their families to maximize the patient's physical and cognitive potential, and ensure the family has the training and resources needed for a smooth transition from hospital to home. In 2021, the hospital received accreditation from The Healthcare Facilities Accreditation Program (HFAP), the nation's original independent accreditation program recognized by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). This distinction confirms that Bethany Children's Health Center is providing high quality patient care as determined by an external process of evaluation.

In order to maximize the potential of every child, we must maximize the potential of every employee. We are committed to providing staff with the physical, emotional, spiritual, financial and mental resources necessary to achieve their potential and meet our standards of excellence. BCHC offers competitive compensation, benefits, state-of-the-art equipment and wellness programs. Opportunities for professional growth include in-service training, leadership development, tuition reimbursement and scholarships.


**Due to the nature of our pediatric services, this organization's positions are classified as safety-sensitive roles. Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Use and Patient Protection Act (OMMA), a safety sensitive position is defined as any job that includes tasks or duties that the employer believes could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others. This statute allows Bethany Children's Health Center to refuse to hire an applicant or discharge an employee in a safety-sensitive position, who tests positive for marijuana even if the applicant or employee holds a valid Oklahoma medical marijuana license.