Education Director

At The Spire School we provide therapeutic education for college-bound students in grades 612. Guided by values of wellness resilience and individualized support we empower students to overcome challenges and reach their potential. Join our team and make an impact that lasts.

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 .

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