[Hiring] Educational Director Early Childhood Special Education Program @HIGHLINE CARE LLC

Role Description

We are developing a new early childhood special education program in New York that will provide Special Education Services to young children. We are looking for an experienced educational professional who can provide the appropriate educational leadership, professional guidance, and administrative expertise as we complete the application process and prepare for implementation.

The Educational Director will work with the founding team during the application and program-development process and, as the program moves forward, may continue in an ongoing leadership capacity. The initial role may include:

• Providing professional input on the program application
• Advising on educational and administrative requirements
• Reviewing policies, procedures, and program materials
• Providing guidance regarding special education services and staff
• Advising on supervision and program operations
• Participating in occasional planning meetings

Qualifications

• A master’s degree or higher in Education, Special Education, Educational Leadership, Early Childhood Education, or a related field
• Appropriate New York State administrative/supervisory certification, such as School Administrator/Supervisor (SAS), School Building Leader (SBL), or another applicable NYS credential
• Experience in special education, early childhood education, educational administration, or program supervision
• Familiarity with New York State special education requirements a plus
• Strong professional judgment, communication, and organizational skills
• Experience with preschool special education, SEIT, CPSE, NYSED program requirements, or educational program administration is highly desirable
• Spanish/English bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Requirements

• Initial commitment of up to approximately 10 hours per week, as needed
• Compensation: $40–$60 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience
• This is a remote position

Benefits

• This is intended to be a flexible professional opportunity, not a traditional full-time administrative position
• Opportunity to contribute to new initiatives
• Potential for the role to expand into a more formal and ongoing leadership position as the program progresses