CEO and President: Deaf Education Leader & Strategist

CEASD; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) seeks a CEO and President to lead the school, Outreach Division, and all corporate operations from its Longmeadow campus. The role includes guiding the Executive Leadership Team, fiscal oversight, and external partnership building with schools and Deaf education organizations.

The ideal candidate has prior administrative experience and an advanced degree, with preferred ASL fluency and leadership in Deaf education programs.

Qualifications

• Must have prior administrative experience.
• Knowledge of federal and state special education law.
• Advanced degree required.
• Preferred: fluency in ASL and leadership in Deaf education programs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Executive Leadership Team and oversee fiscal operations.
• Oversee institutional advancement and partnerships with schools and communities.
• Represent WRSD with DESE, officials, and national Deaf education organizations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state special education laws.

Skills

Prior administrative experience

ASL fluency

Knowledge of education policy

Education

Advanced degree

Job description

Willie Ross School for the Deaf (WRSD) seeks a CEO and President to lead the school, Outreach Division, and all corporate operations from its Longmeadow campus. The role includes guiding the Executive Leadership Team, fiscal oversight, and external partnership building with schools and Deaf education organizations.

The ideal candidate has prior administrative experience and an advanced degree, with preferred ASL fluency and leadership in Deaf education programs.