Director of Special Education & Program Innovation

Oak Harbor Freight Lines, Inc.; Hebron (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous vacation, sick, personal, and

Holiday time

Health insurance

HSA contributions

403(b) retirement plan with 9.5% ER-cc

Employer-paid life and long-term-dis"

Tuition reimbursement and professional

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Oak Hill School in Connecticut seeks a Director of Education to provide strategic leadership for a premier special education program. You will mentor educators, guide instructional staff, and ensure individualized, high-quality experiences for every student.

Lead IEP implementation, drive data-informed improvements, and collaborate with families, clinicians, and partners to sustain accreditation and educational excellence.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with required coursework for appropriate certification.
• Connecticut Special Education endorsement 092 required.
• Seven or more years of progressively responsible educational leadership experience, including at least five years in a management role.
• Demonstrated success leading educators and building collaborative teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and drive informed decision-making.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfort leveraging technology to improve educational outcomes.
• A mission-driven mindset and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Connecticut's special education program.
• Guide certified, licensed, and instructional staff to deliver individualized educational experiences.
• Lead Program Planning and Placement Team (PPT) meetings and collaborate with families and professionals.
• Ensure IEPs are implemented with fidelity and aligned with standards.
• Design innovative educational programs responding to evolving student needs.
• Use data to evaluate outcomes, identify opportunities, and strengthen instructional practices.
• Maintain accreditation standards and advance Oak Hill School’s mission.

Skills

Educational leadership

Data-driven decisions

Communication

Collaboration

Technology proficiency

Strategic planning

Servant leadership

Education

Master’s degree with required coursework for certification

Connecticut Special Education endorsement 092

Additional endorsements 165/265/065 preferred

Tools

Educational technology proficiency

Job description

Oak Hill School in Connecticut seeks a Director of Education to provide strategic leadership for a premier special education program. You will mentor educators, guide instructional staff, and ensure individualized, high-quality experiences for every student.

Lead IEP implementation, drive data-informed improvements, and collaborate with families, clinicians, and partners to sustain accreditation and educational excellence.