Executive Director

May Institute; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Paid Time Off

Paid Training & Certifications

Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment

403(b) Retirement Plan with employer 


Job summary

May Institute in Wilmington, Massachusetts is seeking an Executive Director for the May School. You will provide clinical, educational, operational, and strategic leadership to deliver high-quality services for students with autism and developmental disabilities.

You will oversee day-to-day operations, collaborate with executives and staff, and drive outcomes, staff development, program quality, and sustainability. Compensation is competitive with strong PTO and professional development benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education, behavior analysis, or related field.
• Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred.
• 7+ years of experience in a leadership role in an educational setting.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy and operations: establish priorities in alignment with May Institute’s mission.
• Build and develop high-performing teams: oversee staff hiring, onboarding, supervision, mentoring, training.
• Advance quality and innovation: strengthen ABA-based practices and lead continuous improvement.
• Guide financial strategy: develop and manage the school’s annual budget and enrollment goals.
• Expand education and training opportunities: develop internships and trainee programs.
• Ensure ethical and regulatory compliance: deliver services per ethical standards and laws.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

Supervision

ABA philosophy

Education

Master's degree in Special Education or related field

Ph.D./Ed.D. preferred

Job description

Lead with purpose. Transform lives.

Join May Institute as the Executive Director of our May School in Wilmington, Massachusetts. In this influential leadership role, you will guide a dedicated team committed to providing exceptional educational and clinical services to students with autism and developmental disabilities.

Role Overview

As Executive Director, you will provide the clinical, educational, operational, and strategic leadership needed to deliver high-quality, evidence-based services. You will oversee the school’s day-to-day operations and collaborate with executive leadership, educators, clinicians, and support teams to strengthen student outcomes, staff development, program quality, and long-term sustainability.

What You’ll Do

• Lead strategy and operations: Establish and advance the school’s clinical, educational, and operational priorities in alignment with May Institute’s mission and long-term vision.
• Build and develop high-performing teams: Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture while overseeing staff hiring, onboarding, supervision, evaluation, mentoring, training, and ongoing development.
• Advance quality and innovation: Strengthen ABA-based educational and clinical practices, incorporate emerging research, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that promote safe, high-quality student outcomes.
• Guide financial strategy: Partner with executive leadership to develop and manage the school’s annual budget and support sustainable enrollment and census goals.
• Expand education and training opportunities: Develop undergraduate internships, BCBA trainee programs, predoctoral internships, postdoctoral fellowships, and teacher preparation programs.
• Ensure ethical and regulatory compliance: Deliver services in accordance with professional ethical standards and all applicable laws, regulations, and organizational policies.

What You Bring

• Master’s degree in special education, behavior analysis, or related field required; Ph.D. or Ed.D. preferred.
• 7 + years of experience serving in a leadership role in an educational setting.
• Significant experience with productive staff management, supervision, and mentoring resulting in strong teams and improved outcomes.
• Demonstrated commitment to ABA philosophy, principles, and procedures; commitment to continuing to develop ABA expertise; commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) preferred.

Why Join Us?

• Generous Paid Time Off, including your birthday as a holiday.
• Paid Training & Certifications to support your professional development.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Loan Repayment Assistance for career advancement.
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match.

Compensation:

We recognize and reward your expertise: $135,000-$140,000