Executive Director

THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR **START DATE JULY 1 2026** OPEN UNTIL FILLED**

SALARY RANGE - Dependent upon education and experience

From $78000-$108000 Masters degree

From $83000-$112000 Doctoral degree

IDEAL CANDIDATE

The ideal candidate is a proven non-profit leader with experience in early childhood development and education and/or special education who understands the realities of serving families in rural Wyoming. The candidate must be collaborative and adaptable with practical experience and expertise in the areas of grant writing and administration fundraising budgeting training and regulatory compliance.

LOCATION AND QUALITY OF LIFE

Child Development Services of Fremont County is located in south-central Wyoming with centers in both Riverton and Lander. Our area offers an excellent quality of life for all ages along with amazing outdoor opportunities such as hiking Nordic skiing camping world famous rock climbing and snowmobiling as well as close access to hunting and fishing in some of the most rugged mountains in the lower 48. Fremont County has low property and sales tax rates. Residents of Wyoming enjoy no state income taxes.

The Executive Director will be required to split their work-time between the two facilities on a weekly basis.

REPORTS TO:

Board of Directors

JOB SUMMARY:

The Executive Director supervises manages and administers all functions of the program which provides comprehensive coordinated early childhood and special education/early intervention services in compliance with the goals and objectives of Child Development Services of Fremont County.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

1. Masters degree in Special Education Early Childhood Education or a related field required.
2. Five years experience in Special Education or Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
3. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
4. Current CPR certification through AHA or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

1. Administrative experience in personnel and fiscal management; compliance fundraising and grant preparation and monitoring.
2. Knowledge of Public Law (I.D.E.A.) and the Wyoming Department of Special Education Chapter 7 Services for Children with Disabilities; assessment materials and ECSE curriculum.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Center Coordinators Human Resources Manager Early Childhood Special Educators Physical Therapists Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

1. Maintain open communication and disclose organizational conditions operations and needs.
2. Draft present and recommend organizational policies and programs to the Board.
3. Prepare and present monthly reports to the Board.
4. Maintain communication with shareholders partners elected officials and funding sources.
5. Prepare the annual budget school calendar and organizational plan.
6. Submit grant applications and oversee required reporting.
7. Monitor regulatory compliance and initiate service delivery improvements as needed.
8. Select develop motivate and evaluate CDS staff; define accountabilities and assess performance.
9. Direct public relations efforts and cultivate relationships with partner organizations and the public.
10. Make programmatic decisions in the best interest of the organization.
11. Secure additional funding through grants and fundraising efforts.
12. Oversee accounting functions payroll expenditures and the annual audit.
13. Coordinate personnel decisions with the HR Manager.

BENEFITS:

Wyoming State Retirement

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The usual and customary methods of performing the jobs functions require the following physical demands: some lifting carrying pushing and/or pulling and some fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting 45% walking and 5% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Pre-employment drug testing is required for all CDSFC positions. The Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Safety Policy is available from the Human Resources office.