Principal & Education Director — Listening & Speech

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 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