Education Director/Principal

Breathe Project; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

DePaul School for Hearing and Speech in Pittsburgh seeks an experienced Education Director/Principal to lead the Pre-K–8 program and serve as chief instructional officer. You will partner with the Executive Director to advance educational priorities and support faculty, clinical staff, families, and community partners.

The role focuses on curriculum leadership, IEP oversight, professional development, budget planning, and fostering a student-centered, inclusive culture committed to continuous

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Administration and Supervision (or related field).
• PA PK-12 Principal certification required.
• PA Hearing Impaired PK-12 certification required.
• Minimum of three years of successful educational leadership experience.
• Experience in staff development and organizational management.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills;excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership for the Pre-K-8 program, including curriculum implementation and student outcomes.
• Promote a student-centered environment addressing academic, social-emotional, communication, and developmental needs.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, supervise, coach, and evaluate instructional and clinical staff.
• Lead professional development and the PDE-approved New Teacher Induction Program.
• Oversee IEP development, implementation, compliance, and progress monitoring.
• Support student recruitment, admissions, enrollment planning, and retention.
• Promote effective use of instructional technology.
• Maintain compliance with PA Department of Education requirements.
• Develop and monitor the Education Department budget and instructional resources.
• Build relationships with students, families, referral sources, educational institutions, clinical providers, and community partners.
• Collaborate on strategic planning and educational priorities.
• Represent DePaul within local, state, and national educational communities.

Skills

Educational leadership

Staff development

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Education

Master's degree in Educational Leadership

Pennsylvania PK-12 Principal certification

Pennsylvania Hearing Impaired PK-12 certification

Job description

DePaul School for Hearing and Speech is seeking an experienced and mission-driven Education Director/Principal to serve as the school's chief instructional leader for its Pre-K through Grade 8 educational program.

This is an opportunity to lead a specialized Listening and Spoken Language program while building upon DePaul's strong tradition of educational excellence. The Education Director/Principal will partner with the Executive Director and Leadership Team to advance educational priorities, support faculty and clinical staff, strengthen family and community partnerships, and foster a positive, inclusive, collaborative, and student-centered school culture that promotes continuous improvement and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide instructional leadership for the Pre-K-8 educational program, including curriculum implementation, assessment, instructional programming, and student outcomes.
• Promote a student-centered educational environment that supports the academic, social-emotional, communication, and developmental needs of students.
• Recruit, hire, onboard, supervise, coach, and evaluate instructional and clinical staff.
• Lead professional development and the school's PDE-approved New Teacher Induction Program.
• Oversee IEP development, implementation, compliance, and progress monitoring in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Support student recruitment, admissions, enrollment planning, and retention.
• Promote effective use of instructional and assistive technology.
• Maintain compliance with applicable Pennsylvania Department of Education requirements.
• Develop and monitor the Education Department budget and instructional resources.
• Build strong relationships with students, families, referral sources, educational institutions, clinical providers, and community partners.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Leadership Team on strategic planning and educational priorities.
• Represent DePaul within local, state, and national educational communities.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Educational Leadership, Administration and Supervision, or a related field.
• Valid Pennsylvania PK-12 Principal certification.
• Valid Pennsylvania Hearing Impaired PK-12 certification.
• Minimum of three years of successful educational leadership experience.
• Experience in instructional leadership, staff development, and organizational management.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Commitment to the mission of Catholic education and DePaul School.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practicing and active Catholic with a commitment to Catholic education and the mission of DePaul School.
• Five or more years of teaching experience with students who are deaf or hard of hearing.
• Experience with educational innovation, instructional technology integration, or organizational improvement.
• Experience in a Listening and Spoken Language program or specialized educational setting serving students who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Why DePaul?

Join a mission-driven school where educational leadership directly supports students, families, and educators. This position offers the opportunity to lead educators, strengthen family engagement, support educational innovation, and contribute to the continued growth of DePaul School for Hearing and Speech.