Academic Director, Special Education – Impact & Leadership

SESI Schools; Wilmington (DE); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. seeks an Academic Director to lead instructional programs in Delaware, collaborating with teachers to deliver individualized services and monitor student progress, ensuring all students are educated per IEPs.

The role drives PBIS, behavior support, budgeting, and stakeholder communication with parents and administrators. A Master’s degree and admin credentials are preferred.

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
• Enforcing discipline when necessary
• Lead the development and implementation of a school-wide PBIS program
• Provide guidance and support to teachers in PBIS practices
• Manage enrollment processes and coordinate daily school operations

Education

Master’s Degree in Education, Special Education, Social or Behavior Sciences, or a related field

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. seeks an Academic Director to lead instructional programs in Delaware, collaborating with teachers to deliver individualized services and monitor student progress, ensuring all students are educated per IEPs.

The role drives PBIS, behavior support, budgeting, and stakeholder communication with parents and administrators. A Master’s degree and admin credentials are preferred.