Education Director: Special Ed & IDS Program Lead

New Story; Harrisburg, Northern (Dauphin County, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Life insurance

Job summary

River Rock Academy seeks a Director of Education for its In-District Services program to provide instructional leadership across multiple district sites. You will ensure IEP compliance, mentor educators, and drive program quality while aligning with MTSS and data-driven instruction.

You will collaborate with district leaders, monitor progress, and oversee documentation. The role requires strong leadership and collaboration to advance student outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or related field required.
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• PA Special Education Certification or Supervisor certificate or leadership experience with children with learning and behavioral challenges.
• Strong knowledge of special education law, IEPs, and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with curriculum planning, instructional coaching, and teacher supervision.
• Knowledge of MTSS, progress monitoring, and data-driven instruction.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience with at-risk students, alternative education, or special education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional programming across multiple In-District Services (IDS) locations.
• Ensure compliance with IEPs, special education regulations, and instructional standards.
• Coach, mentor, and evaluate educators through observations and professional development.
• Monitor curriculum implementation, lesson plans, assessments, and student progress.
• Partner with district leaders and internal teams to support student achievement.
• Oversee academic and behavioral data, reporting, and special education documentation.
• Support MTSS implementation and continuous program improvement.
• Maintain HIPAA, FERPA and organizational policies and professional standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Collaboration

Curriculum development

Instructional coaching

Data analysis

Mentoring staff

Education

Master's degree in Education or related field

PA Special Education Certification or Supervisor certificate

Leadership experience in education (5+ years)

Tools

MS Office / Education software

Job description

River Rock Academy seeks a Director of Education for its In-District Services program to provide instructional leadership across multiple district sites. You will ensure IEP compliance, mentor educators, and drive program quality while aligning with MTSS and data-driven instruction.

You will collaborate with district leaders, monitor progress, and oversee documentation. The role requires strong leadership and collaboration to advance student outcomes and ensure regulatory compliance.