Academic Director I: Special Education Leader

Specialized-Education-Services,-Inc.-3; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an Academic Director who will lead curricular alignment and policy enforcement across our programs. You will monitor student progress, support teachers, and liaise with parents and administrators to resolve concerns.

With a focus on students with diverse needs, you will guide staff in applying SESI instructional models and PBIS strategies while ensuring compliance with IEPs and licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Social or Behavior Sciences, or a related field required.
• Administration credential preferred.
• Extensive experience with students with disabilities strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring that academic policies and curriculum are followed.
• Developing and tracking benchmarks for measuring institutional success.
• Helping teachers maximize their teaching potential.
• Meeting and listening to concerns of students on a regular basis.
• Encouraging, guiding and assisting student leaders and teachers.
• Meeting with parents and administrators on a regular basis for problem resolution.
• Enforcing discipline when necessary.
• Providing an atmosphere free of any bias in which students can achieve their maximum potential.

Skills

Leadership

Experience with disabilities

Policy implementation

Education

Master’s degree in Education or related field

Administration credential preferred

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) is seeking an Academic Director who will lead curricular alignment and policy enforcement across our programs. You will monitor student progress, support teachers, and liaise with parents and administrators to resolve concerns.

With a focus on students with diverse needs, you will guide staff in applying SESI instructional models and PBIS strategies while ensuring compliance with IEPs and licensing requirements.