Education Director — Trauma-Informed Learning Leader

Justice Resource Institute; Littleton (MA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Justice Resource Institute’s Littleton Academy seeks a Director of Education to lead the on-site education department within a residential trauma-informed program for latency-aged students.

You will oversee hiring, supervision, curriculum planning, and IEP development while coordinating with clinical, nursing, residential, and administrative teams to maintain a shared, supportive program culture.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Special Education Administrator certification or an M.Ed in SPED Administration.
• At least 1 year of supervision/administration experience.
• At least 5 years in special education with emotionally disturbed youth.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Littleton Academy’s education department, including hiring, supervising, and curriculum planning.
• Collaborate with Clinical, Nursing, Residential, and Administrative teams to maintain a shared program vision.
• Lead as meeting chair and public school liaison, ensuring alignment with IEPs and safety.

Skills

Educational leadership

IEP development

Supervision

Curriculum planning

Communication skills

School liaison

Education

Masters in Education

Job description

Justice Resource Institute’s Littleton Academy seeks a Director of Education to lead the on-site education department within a residential trauma-informed program for latency-aged students.

You will oversee hiring, supervision, curriculum planning, and IEP development while coordinating with clinical, nursing, residential, and administrative teams to maintain a shared, supportive program culture.