Sr Director of Education Services

The Home for Little Wanderers is seeking a Senior Director of Education Services who will have responsibility for the strategic leadership and oversight of all educational programs across The Home's schools. They will collaborate with school leadership teams to ensure daily operations support a safe, inclusive, and high-quality learning environment rooted in evidence-based practices and trauma-informed care.

The Senior Director of Education Services will ensure alignment with state and federal regulations, including DESE, EEC and NH DoE guidelines, while advancing curriculum and instruction that meet students' developmental and cultural needs. They will promote continuous improvement through performance monitoring, staff development, and integration of academic and clinical supports. In addition, they will act as a key liaison with internal and external stakeholders-families, LEAs, funders, and policymakers-representing The Home's educational mission in all collaborative and public forums.

• Oversees the development and implementation of the educational portion of the program including all school operations. Ensures developmentally appropriate integration of guidelines and a curriculum sensitive to students' educational and cultural needs. Monitor and comply with guidelines set by Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), New Hampshire Department of Education (DoE), Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care, other relevant agencies, and HLW and in accordance with evidence-based best practices
• Oversee the development and implementation of culturally responsive, developmentally appropriate curriculum aligned with MA Curriculum Frameworks and NH Educational Standards
• Ensure full compliance with DESE, EEC, NH DOE and other regulatory agency guidelines and standards.
• Designs and implements a behavior support system that meets the developmental needs of all students.
• Creates and implements data-driven competency-based protocol that drives student learning. Builds and maintains systems across schools for data collection to capture student growth, learning and engagement.
• Works closely with the Campus Directors to establish, implement, and review program-wide policies and protocols and to revise as needed
• Maintains productive working relationships with the Program Director and their direct reports
• In conjunction with the Campus Director, develops and monitors school budgets, and authorizes major school expenses. Acts as a liaison between schools and corporate service departments, such as facilities, finance and Human Resources.
• Interfaces with the Campus Directors, Directors of Clinical Services, funders, collateral agencies, parents, guardians, and advocates, coordinates educational plans, including the intake, transfer, termination and mainstreaming process. Facilitate communication and service integration with residential and clinical services.
• Coordinates in-service training and professional development for educational staff, provides relevant training
• Supports each campus' Senior Administration Team; serves on agency committees as needed. Act as an advocate for school, advocates for educational needs within agency priorities
• Sets the tone for learning, accountability, and behavior support across The Home's schools, prioritizing positive school culture, an emphasis on learning, and incorporating PBIS principles. Supports decision-making around suspension, other major disciplinary action and emergency removal.
• Promotes staff development initiatives that are designed to improve student performance
• Provides regular management, coaching, and feedback to principals and school leaders
• Collaborates and communicates with all program leadership and participates in campus leadership meetings as needed
• Provide regular supervision and leadership development for school principals. Monitor and support their performance in an ongoing fashion and conduct performance evaluations for each principal on an annual basis.
• Contributes to performance evaluations of Campus Directors.
• Collaborates in setting and managing education program budgets across multiple campuses.
• Drive student enrollment by enhancing each school's visibility through marketing and building connections with providers Participates in and contribute to agency-wide committees and strategic initiatives.
• Support hiring, performance management, disciplinary action, and staff development for educational personnel.
• Attends due process hearings as needed when Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) are disputed.
• Design and lead implementation of a trauma-informed, behavior support system aligned with the agency's treatment model, integrating clinical modalities such as CBT and Trauma-Informed Care.
• Co-develop and monitor school budgets in collaboration with Campus Directors and Principals; authorize expenditures.
• Partners with the Development team to identify and apply for education-related grants.

• Master's degree in Education or a related field, with a minimum of 5 years of senior-level leadership experience in educational settings. Experience as a school principal in a Chapter 766 therapeutic school preferred.
• Proven expertise in working with children with special needs, including experience developing and overseeing specialized instructional programs.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage diverse audiences including families, staff, and external stakeholders.
• Strong collaborative skills and a demonstrated commitment to educational equity and improving outcomes for children and families.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other standard software platforms, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new technologies.

What The Home Can Offer You

In addition to the chance to make a lasting impact on the lives of countless youth, The Home for Little Wanderers offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health and Dental Insurance that is effective immediately upon hire
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $2,400 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• And more!

Valuing Diversity

We are committed to excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion, while simultaneously creating a culture that supports those values. We believe the differences we bring enhance our ability to provide exceptional service and care to diverse children, families, and communities. Moreover, diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging align with our values and our mission to help vulnerable children and their families build permanent, positive change.