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$95,000.00/yr - $105,000.00/yr

Director of Education Program Services FullTime Direct Hire | Brooklyn, NY | $95,000$105,000/year

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Job Type: Full-Time Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Pay: $95,000$105,000 annually

Referral Bonus: $500 for qualified referrals (100+ hours worked)

Seniority level: Director

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Staffing and Recruiting and Hospitals and Health Care

Overview

A leading New York City organization supporting children with developmental disabilities is seeking a Director of Education Program Services for its Brooklyn location. This leadership role oversees all educational, clinical, and program operations to ensure high-quality services for students and families. The Director guides instructional strategy, supervises staff, monitors compliance, and drives program development across early childhood special education settings.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Operational Leadership

• Direct daily operations across education, clinical, medical, clerical, and facility areas
• Administer personnel processes including hiring, evaluations, and staff development
• Approve classroom placements and curriculum design
• Ensure full regulatory compliance, including DOE, DOH Article 47, and agency standards
• Develop, implement, and monitor program budgets, projections, and required reports
• Oversee the creation and revision of program policies and procedures
• Manage supply purchasing and ensure classrooms have appropriate materials and equipment
• Lead longrange planning, program development, and quality assurance initiatives

Staff Supervision & Development

• Supervise all direct care and clinical staff, ensuring performance expectations are met
• Conduct observations of classroom practices, environmental safety, and instructional quality
• Provide inservice training, coaching, and ongoing professional development
• Foster a collaborative team culture rooted in best practices for early childhood special education

Student & Family Support

• Serve as liaison between families, school districts, and the program
• Support IEP planning, progress monitoring, assessments, and transition processes
• Ensure safe, developmentally appropriate environments, including adaptive equipment needs
• Oversee documentation, reporting, and childspecific planning requirements

Community & Agency Engagement

• Represent the program with outside agencies, districts, and community partners
• Participate on agencywide committees as a standing member
• Handle public relations and community education for the program

Safety & Risk Management

• Conduct regular assessments of program areas to maintain safe, healthy environments
• Provide safety training to staff and support emergency preparedness procedures

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Special Education
• At least five years of experience as a Special Education Teacher
• At least four years of experience as a School Administrator
• New York State Permanent Certification in Special Education
• New York State Permanent Certification as a School Administrator and Supervisor
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
• Proficiency with computer systems, educational software, and email communication
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment commonly used by children with disabilities

Apply today to take the next step in your leadership career and support highquality educational services for children with developmental needs.

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