Assistant Director of Educational Services

TAG MedStaffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG MedStaffing is hiring an Assistant Director of Educational Services in New York, NY to support special education program operations, staff leadership, and educational service delivery within a school-based environment.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Special Education, New York State certification (SPED) with SBL or SAS, at least 5 years of SPED teaching and 3 years of school administration experience, and strong organizational and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education is required.
• New York State certification in Special Education and SBL or SAS required.
• Minimum of 5 years of SPED teaching experience and 3 years of school administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily educational program operations across educational, clinical, administrative, and support service functions.
• Support recruitment, training, supervision, and development of educational and clinical staff.
• Assist with curriculum oversight, policy implementation, program planning, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Prepare reports and support compliance with educational regulations, agency policies, and operational standards.
• Serve as a liaison with parents, school districts, community organizations, and external partners.
• Support budgeting, student placement decisions, program expansion initiatives, and departmental projects.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Professionalism

Leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Educational documentation systems

Email systems

Job description

Job Overview – Assistant Director of Educational Services Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000/year Location: New York, NY Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

TAG MedStaffing is hiring an Assistant Director of Educational Services in New York, NY for our client, supporting special education program operations, staff leadership, and educational service delivery within a school-based environment. This role will assist with overseeing educational, clinical, operational, and administrative functions while partnering closely with families, school districts, and interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality programming and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and experienced within special education and school administration environments.

Responsibilities

• Program Support: Assist with daily educational program operations across educational, clinical, administrative, and support service functions.
• Staff Leadership: Support recruitment, training, supervision, and development of educational and clinical staff.
• Program Development: Assist with curriculum oversight, policy implementation, program planning, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Compliance & Reporting: Prepare reports and support compliance with educational regulations, agency policies, and operational standards.
• Family & Community Coordination: Serve as a liaison with parents, school districts, community organizations, and external partners.
• Operational Coordination: Support budgeting, student placement decisions, program expansion initiatives, and departmental projects.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Special Education is required.
• Certifications: New York State certification in Special Education and School Building Leader (SBL) or School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) certification are required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of Special Education teaching experience and 3 years of school administration experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of special education programming, school operations, educational compliance, and student support services are required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, and educational documentation systems is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong organizational skills, communication abilities, professionalism, and leadership skills are required.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.