VP of Education & Schools Leadership

RFK Community Alliance; Five Corners (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

RFK Community Alliance seeks a dynamic Vice President of Education & Head of Schools to lead educational programs serving students with complex needs in Massachusetts. You will drive census growth, ensure program quality, and align education with clinical services in a safety-focused, growth-oriented environment.

The role demands strategic leadership across three schools and a development center, with a strong focus on enrollment, partnerships, and community impact.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field required.
• DESE Special Education Administrator license (or eligibility) required.
• Experienced educational leader with a strong operational mindset.
• Skilled in managing complex programs and teams.
• Comfortable owning both outcomes and accountability.
• Collaborative, relationship-driven leader.
• Deeply committed to trauma-informed care and student success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the education division across three schools (Dr. Franklin Perkins School, Don Watson Academy, RFK Academy) and our Child Development Center.
• Oversee admissions and build a strong, consistent enrollment strategy.
• Partner closely with Agency Vice Presidents and clinical/operational leadership to ensure student success and safety.
• Align census growth with financial performance and sustainability.
• Build and support a positive, inclusive, trauma-informed culture for staff and students.
• Strengthen relationships with school districts and referral partners.
• Represent RFK Community Alliance externally.

Skills

Leadership

Educational administration

Operations management

Trauma-informed care

Stakeholder engagement

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field

Doctorate in education, special education, or education leadership

Job description

RFK Community Alliance seeks a dynamic Vice President of Education & Head of Schools to lead educational programs serving students with complex needs in Massachusetts. You will drive census growth, ensure program quality, and align education with clinical services in a safety-focused, growth-oriented environment.

The role demands strategic leadership across three schools and a development center, with a strong focus on enrollment, partnerships, and community impact.