Vice President of Educational Services

Posted Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 4:00 AM

Vice President of Educational Services

Full-Time | Randolph, Massachusetts | May Institute

Lead Educational Innovation. Drive Operational Excellence. Shape Lifelong Impact.

May Institute is seeking a visionary, mission-driven Vice President of Educational Services to oversee our award-winning day schools and residential programs across Massachusetts. As a senior executive, you will ensure the delivery of exceptional educational and clinical services while advancing strategic goals, operational sustainability, and transformative outcomes for the individuals and families we serve. This is a rare opportunity to lead at scale—building Centers of Excellence, mentoring future leaders, and strengthening May Institute’s national leadership in special education and developmental disabilities.

What You’ll Do

• Set the Vision: Establish and execute a strategic roadmap for our educational programs—aligning services with May Institute’s mission, values, and growth priorities.
• Champion Program Excellence: Ensure high-quality, evidence-based instruction and clinical supports across assigned day schools and residential programs, fostering continuous improvement and measurable student outcomes.
• Maintain Compliance & Accreditation: Ensure full compliance with DESE, EEC, DCF, and other licensing and accreditation bodies. Oversee timely licensure, training, and certification for program staff and leaders.
• Develop High-Performing Teams: Support and empower school and program leaders to build inclusive, values-aligned cultures with strong staff engagement, retention, and professional growth.
• Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Clinical, Quality Improvement, Human Resources, Finance, and Operations leaders to align strategies, share resources, and drive integrated service delivery.
• Optimize Operations & Stewardship: Oversee program budgets, risk management protocols, and productivity systems. Use data to inform planning, ensure accountability, and deliver results.

What You Bring

• Executive Leadership: Minimum 6–8 years of progressive leadership in education, special education, residential services, or human services, including oversight of multi-site programs and complex teams.
• Operational Expertise: Deep experience in school and residential administration, compliance, financial oversight, and program development.
• Strategic Vision & Execution: Proven ability to set long-term strategy, define success metrics, and lead teams toward mission-aligned goals.
• Commitment to Equity & Inclusion: Demonstrated integrity in service delivery, with a focus on dignity, access, and culturally responsive practices.

Why Join May Institute?

• Mission-Driven Leadership: Be part of a national nonprofit known for compassion, innovation, and evidence-based care.
• Executive Impact: Shape the future of special education across a network supporting thousands.
• Continuous Learning: Support cutting-edge research, attend conferences and networking events to enhance expertise and represent May Institute.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy generous PTO, tuition reimbursement, medical/dental/vision coverage, student loan support, and a 403(b) plan with employer match.

Who We Are

For over 70 years, May Institute has been a leader in applied behavior analysis, special education, and community-based services. We support individuals with autism spectrum disorder, brain injury, and developmental disabilities from preschool through adulthood—guided by science, compassion, and a commitment to inclusion.

Ready to Lead with Purpose?

Apply now and help shape the next generation of educational excellence at May Institute. Your leadership can change lives.