Coaching, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Dental Insurance, Education Regulations, Educational Evaluation, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Special Education, Staff Development, Team Lead/Manager, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan
Job Description:
At The Spire School, were committed to your growth. We encourage you to explore roles that align with your skills and career goals. Selection is based on qualifications, performance, and readiness to succeed.
As an Education Director at Spire School, you will lead a mission-driven team dedicated to helping students with complex learning, emotional, and behavioral needs thrive academically and personally. This role blends instructional leadership, special education oversight, family partnership, and program development to ensure every student receives high-quality, individualized support in a safe and compassionate environment.
You will play a key role in shaping school culture, strengthening staff development, and maintaining compliance with Connecticut special education regulations and APSEP standards. This is an opportunity for an experienced educational leader who values collaboration, innovation, and student-centered practices.
What Youll Need
- Connecticut Special Education certification and 092 certification
- Minimum of 5 years of educational leadership experience
- Strong knowledge of CT APSEP State Approval processes and special education compliance
- Experience supervising multidisciplinary teams in a school setting
- Excellent communication, organization, and relationship-building skills
What Youll Do
- Lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of specialized education services
- Oversee teachers, life coaches, academic leadership, and related service providers
- Collaborate with families, districts, and staff to support student success and IEP implementation
- Manage state reporting, compliance activities, meetings, and staff professional development
- Support a positive school culture through leadership, supervision, and student advocacy
Why Youll Love Working Here
- Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays
- Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings
- Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training
- 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources
- Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you
The Spire School is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.