Special Education Director

Job Description

Job Description

At New Story Schools, we serve students ages 5–21 with autism and emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Guided by individualized learning, therapeutic integration, and collaboration, we empower students to grow and prepare for meaningful adult lives. Join our team and help students write their new story.

The Special Education Director with New Story Schools for In-District Services (IDS), provides strategic leadership, ensuring high-quality special education programming within partnering school districts. This role focuses on strong instructional practices, compliance, and meaningful student outcomes through effective IEP implementation, progress monitoring, and collaboration with district partners. The Director plays a key role in maintaining program quality, supporting staff, and building strong relationships with districts and families across multiple sites.

What You'll Need

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Education, Human Services, or a related field

• Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certificate or Supervisor of Special Education Certificate

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in special education, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or leadership role

• Strong knowledge of IDEA, PA Department of Education regulations, PA School Code, and FERPA

• Demonstrated experience with IEP development, implementation, and compliance oversight

• Experience supporting multi-site or district-based programs preferred

• Ability to travel regularly to district sites and IDS locations

What You'll Do

• Oversee the quality, compliance, and overall effectiveness of special education programming across all IDS locations

• Ensure full compliance with federal and state regulations (IDEA, PDE) and maintain audit readiness across programs

• Lead and manage the full IEP lifecycle, including evaluations, goal development, progress monitoring, and reporting

• Provide instructional leadership by aligning curriculum, IEP goals, and evidence-based practices (e.g., differentiated instruction, UDL)

• Analyze student data and progress monitoring to drive decision-making and continuous program improvement

• Coach and support staff while partnering with district leaders and families to ensure strong outcomes and successful program implementation across sites

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

• Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

New Story Schools is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.