Director of Education, Lower School Doctor Franklin Perkins School

We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time Director of Education to join our team in Lancaster MA!Who We SeekWe seek an experienced education administrator and proven instructional leader to serve as the Director of Education for our K-8 Lower School program at the Doctor Franklin Perkins School (DFPS). This role is the primary driver of instructional excellence and curricular fidelity. You will lead the design of rigorous and responsive educational programming that is deeply rooted in instructional best practices and a therapeutic framework. DFPS is a year-round state-approved special education day and residential school program that proudly serves students with significant social emotional and behavioral disabilities using a trauma-responsive approach. Our team focuses on developing student attitudes and actions that promote problem-solving independence and academic achievement. We are committed to a learning environment that has an academically challenging curriculum a philosophy of teaching that focuses on individual student strengths and an emphasis on seeing students succeed. ResponsibilitiesInstructional Leadership & Educator DevelopmentServe as a deeply empathetic and collaborative leader who actively seeks out and incorporates input from staff students and caregivers to drive a shared inclusive vision for the DFPS Lower instructional excellence by coaching mentoring and guiding all education staff to refine their practice and achieve mastery as and model research-based best practices in the classroom providing demonstration lessons and facilitating job-embedded Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) focused on instructional effectiveness and collaborative regular observations and implement targeted supervision and coaching to provide staff with timely reflective feedback and individualized and deliver comprehensive professional learning ensuring all staff are trained in a trauma-informed approach to education and effective instructional strategies that integrate clinical and social emotional supports throughout the support and formally evaluate Lower School teachers in accordance with RFK Community Alliance standards. Curriculum Design Fidelity and AssessmentServe as a curriculum specialist strategically overseeing the selection design implementation and evaluation of a high-quality research-based curriculum and associated instructional materials aligned with student needs and state the instructional design process including comprehensive curriculum mapping and the alignment of all learning objectives materials and formative/summative assessments to ensure curricular data-informed instruction by leading teachers in the analysis of student data to identify instructional needs adjust curricular approaches and measure program instructional programs are highly differentiated to support the development and implementation of robust goal-driven Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). Strategic and Organizational Leadership (New Section)Serve as a vital member of the DFPS leadership team contributing to high-level operational and instructional decisions the integration of the Lower Schools goals with the organizations strategic plan and the articulation of a cohesive therapeutic and academic vision across the entire campus and K-12 as a critical liaison and colleague between the Lower School and Upper School DFPS residential programs and the broader RFK Community Alliance fostering interdepartmental collaboration and resource alignment to advance the holistic therapeutic mission of the agency. Qualifications Required:Masters DegreeMinimum of 3-5 years of experience working in a K-8 school with a proven track record of positively impacting instructional outcomesValid Massachusetts drivers license is required Preferred:Advanced degree in Education Teaching and Learning or Curriculum and Instructional DesignExtensive experience in leading curriculum development instructional coaching and assessment designDESE Licensure as an administrator (Principal Superintendent Special Education Administrator or equivalent)Experience providing trauma-informed care and working with students with disabilities Shift: 8:00am- 3:30pm Mon- Fri Pay Range: 90160 - 94160 yearly Who We Are RFK Community Alliance provides high-quality care and support to people and families facing complicated challenges. As a multi-service agency we offer a wide range of programs serving a variety of needs across all ages from infants to seniors. We are team players when it comes to caring. We work with the people we serve their families schools and other community partners to develop a network of support. We provide opportunities to build skills and confidence. We nurture strength determination and resilience. How We Promote Equity Cultivate Leaders and Grow Together At RFK Community Alliance were dedicated to a culture where everyone can show up to work as their full authentic selves. Diversity and inclusion doesnt happen by accident its by design. Together we are the designers. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workplace makes our organization stronger. We care about including diverse perspectives and experiences throughout every level. Which is why were committed to honoring celebrating and fostering diversity and inclusion on our team in our clientele and within our community. Our team must reflect our community and vice versa. We value respect and support all types of diversity across all identities including but not limited to ethnicity race gender LGBTQIA age religion and abilities. We take responsibility for the community were creating here at RFK Community Alliance and were here to contribute to the progression of our society to a more inclusive and equitable one. Why Youll Love Us In addition to being a part of a supportive team we offer amazing employee benefits including: Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Generous paid time off Holiday Pay Educational Assistance Employer paid life insurance Employer paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Retirement Plan with generous employer match Tuition Reimbursement Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program $2500 Sign-On Incentive! This position is eligible for the RFK Community Alliance Sign-On Incentive in the amount of $2500 in your first year of employment. You will receive $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1500 after 12 months. To apply for this position please click on Director of Education. RFKCA offers a compassionate inclusive company culture and excellent work environment. RFKCA is deeply committed to the principles of equity diversity and inclusiveness. We do not discriminate based on race color creed national origin religion age gender identity sexual orientation physical or mental disability. EOE/AA

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