Education Director

Amego; Franklin (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Amego in Franklin, MA is seeking an experienced Education Director to lead our educational program serving students with significant special needs.

You will guide teachers, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure high-quality programming, and foster a supportive school culture while maintaining compliant practices.

This role involves active hands-on involvement with students, families, and districts to drive meaningful progress and positive outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education and/or ABA.
• Massachusetts DESE licensure preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience with individuals with severe special needs.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience in a human services or educational setting.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts DESE, DEEC, and DCF regulations and policies.
• CPR/First Aid, Safety-Care credentials preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring, and performance support to teachers and educational staff.
• Oversee classroom operations, staffing coverage, and appropriate student-to-staff ratios.
• Support educational assessments, academic programming, curriculum development, lesson planning, and student progress reporting.
• Guide the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Ensure educational and clinical programs are implemented with consistency and fidelity.
• Collaborate closely with residential, clinical, therapy, and nursing teams to coordinate student care and educational programming.
• Maintain positive relationships with families, guardians, school districts, state agencies, and other community partners.
• Ensure compliance with Amego policies and requirements.
• Oversee required student assessments, including MCAS and Rhode Island alternative assessments.
• Partner with Recruitment and Human Resources on hiring, onboarding, staff development, and employee support.
• Help maintain a school environment where employees are valued, supported, and treated with dignity and respect.
• Stay current on developments, regulations, and best practices within the field of special education.

Skills

Education leadership

Staff development

Collaboration

Change leadership

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education and/or ABA

Massachusetts DESE licensure as Special Education Administrator or Severe Special Education Teacher

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Franklin, MA 02038

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00

Job Shift: Day

Lead a school. Develop a team. Make a lasting impact.

Amego is seeking an experienced and compassionate Education Director to provide leadership, direction, and support for our educational program serving students with significant special needs.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished special education professional who is ready to take the next step in leadership. As Education Director, you will help shape the day-to-day experience of our students and staff while ensuring high-quality educational programming, strong classroom practices, and a supportive school culture.

You won’t be leading from the sidelines. You’ll be actively involved with teachers, students, families, and an interdisciplinary team committed to helping each student make meaningful progress.

What You’ll Do

• Provide leadership, supervision, mentoring, and performance support to teachers and educational staff.
• Oversee classroom operations, staffing coverage, and appropriate student-to-staff ratios.
• Support educational assessments, academic programming, curriculum development, lesson planning, and student progress reporting.
• Guide the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Ensure educational and clinical programs are implemented with consistency and fidelity.
• Collaborate closely with residential, clinical, therapy, and nursing teams to coordinate student care and educational programming.
• Maintain positive relationships with families, guardians, school districts, state agencies, and other community partners.
• Ensure compliance with applicable DESE, DEEC, DCF, and Amego policies and requirements.
• Oversee required student assessments, including MCAS and Rhode Island alternative assessments.
• Partner with Recruitment and Human Resources on hiring, onboarding, staff development, and employee support.
• Help maintain a school environment where employees are valued, supported, and treated with dignity and respect.
• Stay current on developments, regulations, and best practices within the field of special education.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for a knowledgeable special education leader who can balance educational excellence, operational responsibilities, staff development, and collaboration.

The Leader Who Will Thrive Here

• Believes strong leadership means developing the people around you.
• Can bring structure and consistency to a fast-moving educational environment.
• Enjoys working collaboratively across multiple disciplines.
• Understands the complexities of special education and individualized programming.
• Builds strong relationships with employees, students, families, and external partners.
• Is comfortable being both a strategic leader and an active, visible presence in the school.
• Wants your work to have a direct and meaningful impact on students and the professionals who support them.

Ready to Lead With Purpose?

If you are an experienced special education professional looking for an opportunity to lead people, strengthen educational programming, and help students with significant needs succeed, we would love to hear from you.

Salary Range: $80,000-$100,000/year

QualificationsPreferred qualifications include:

• Master’s degree in Special Education and/or Applied Behavior Analysis.
• Massachusetts DESE licensure as a Severe Special Education Teacher or licensure as a Special Education Administrator preferred.
• At least 7 years of experience working with individuals with severe special needs.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or management experience in a human services or educational setting.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts DESE, DEEC, and DCF regulations and policies.
• Ability to maintain required CPR/First Aid, Safety-Care, and driver’s license requirements.
• A leadership style centered on mentoring, developing, and encouraging employees.