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Seven Hills Foundation · 7 hours ago

Program Director III - Education

positionBarre, MA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityLead/Staff, Director/Executive
money$95K/yr - $105K/yr
date4+ years exp

Seven Hills Foundation is focused on promoting intellectual, social, and emotional growth for all students. The Education Director provides leadership and supervision for the Education Department, ensuring compliance with educational standards and fostering a culture of lifelong learning.

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Responsibilities

Lead and supervise the Education Department, including the Assistant Education Director and assigned staff
Develop, implement, and oversee educational programming aligned with state standards
Ensure compliance with special education regulations and oversee state standardized testing
Foster collaboration across departments to integrate services and maintain effective communication systems
Coordinate and manage grant development
Serve as a key liaison with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and other related agencies
Act as an integral member of the administrative team
Oversee all academic, special education, vocational, and transitional services
Provide leadership and direction for curriculum development
Ensure effective development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
Supervise services addressing additional student needs, including occupational and physical therapy
Manage all relevant state and out-of-state standardized testing

Qualification

Curriculum developmentSpecial Education standardsLeadership experienceProgram managementDOE regulations knowledgeCommunication skillsMaster’s degreeSpecial Education certificationPrincipal certificationCollaboration skills

Required

Demonstrated leadership experience in education administration
Strong knowledge of academic and special education standards
Proven ability to develop curriculum and oversee compliance with state regulations
Effective communication and collaboration skills
Experience supervising education staff and managing programs
Master's degree (or equivalent) in Moderate Special Needs or Special Education Administration
4–10 years of related experience and/or training
Strong knowledge of DOE regulations, IEPs, curriculum development, differentiated instruction, and state testing requirements
Proven ability to interpret and implement policies, lead within the agency's mission, and collaborate across disciplines
Special Education Administrator or Principal certification
Moderate Special Needs certification
Valid driver's license (state of residence)
Flexibility to occasionally travel overnight/out of state
Ability to occasionally work nights, overnights, or weekends
Willingness to carry a pager for on-call responsibilities

Benefits

Health Insurance
Enhanced Retirement Plan
Student Loan Assistance
Tuition Benefits
Home Mortgage Initiative
Work Life Balance

Company

Seven Hills Foundation

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Seven Hills Foundation is a non-profit organization, supporting children and adults with physical, developmental, and other life challenges.
dateFounded in 1953
location
Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
http://www.sevenhills.org

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Kathleen Jordan
President and Chief Executive Officer
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