Director of Educational Services

TAG MedStaffing; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TAG MedStaffing is seeking a Director of Educational Services in New York, NY to lead school-based educational programming and service delivery for our client.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Special Education, NYS certification in SPED with SBL or SAS, and at least 5 years of SPED teaching plus 4 years in school administration, guiding families, districts, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality, compliant programs.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education is required.
• New York State certification in Special Education and SBL or SAS certification are required.
• Minimum 5 years of SPED teaching and 4 years of school administration experience.
• Strong knowledge of SPED programming and school operations.
• Proficiency with MS Office, email, and documentation systems.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage daily educational program operations across educational, clinical, administrative functions.
• Supervise and mentor educational and clinical staff; oversee staffing and performance management.
• Assist with program planning, curriculum oversight, policy development, and quality assurance.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, policies, reporting requirements, and standards.
• Coordinate with families, school districts, community organizations, and external providers.
• Support budgeting, planning, placement, and program expansion initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Professionalism

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education

New York State certification in Special Education

SBL or SAS School Building Leader/Administrator certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Email systems

Educational documentation systems

Job description

Job Overview – Director of Educational Services

Compensation: $90,000 – $100,000/year

Location: New York, NY

Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

TAG MedStaffing is hiring a 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 oversee educational, clinical, operational, and administrative functions while partnering closely with families, school districts, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality programming and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate is leadership-oriented, organized, and experienced within special education and school administration environments.

Responsibilities as the Director of Educational Services:

• Program Oversight: Direct and manage daily educational program operations, including educational, clinical, administrative, and support service functions.
• Staff Leadership: Supervise, mentor, and support educational and clinical staff while overseeing staffing, training, and performance management initiatives.
• Program Development: Assist with program planning, curriculum oversight, policy development, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Compliance & Reporting: Ensure compliance with educational regulations, agency policies, reporting requirements, and operational standards.
• Family & Community Coordination: Serve as a liaison with parents, school districts, community organizations, and external service providers.
• Operational Management: Support budgeting, departmental planning, student placement coordination, and program expansion initiatives.

Qualifications for the Director of Educational Services:

• 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 4 years of school administration experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of special education programming, school operations, educational compliance, and student support services is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, and educational documentation systems is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong leadership abilities, organizational skills, communication skills, and professionalism are required.