Education Director, Special Education Leader

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

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.