RFK Community Alliance
Director of Education, Lower School Doctor Franklin Perkins School
RFK Community Alliance, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Position
Director of Education, Lower School – Doctor Franklin Perkins School
Location Lancaster, MA
Job ID / Openings Job ID: 789 | # of Openings: 1
We have an exciting opportunity for a full‑time
Director of Education
to join our team in Lancaster, MA!
We 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.
Responsibilities Instructional Leadership & Educator Development
Serve 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 School.
Cultivate instructional excellence by coaching, mentoring, and guiding all education staff to refine their practice and achieve mastery as professionals.
Champion 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 planning.
Conduct regular observations and implement targeted supervision and coaching to provide staff with timely, reflective feedback and individualized support.
Design 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 milieu.
Supervise, support, and formally evaluate Lower School teachers in accordance with RFK Community Alliance standards.
Curriculum Design, Fidelity, and Assessment
Serve 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 standards.
Lead the instructional design process, including comprehensive curriculum mapping and the alignment of all learning objectives, materials, and formative/summative assessments to ensure curricular fidelity.
Drive data‑informed instruction by leading teachers in the analysis of student data to identify instructional needs, adjust curricular approaches, and measure program effectiveness.
Ensure 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 School’s goals with the organization’s strategic plan, and the articulation of a cohesive therapeutic and academic vision across the entire campus and K‑12 continuum.
Act 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:
Master’s Degree
Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience working in a K‑8 school, with a proven track record of positively impacting instructional outcomes
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
Preferred:
Advanced degree in Education, Teaching and Learning, or Curriculum and Instructional Design
Extensive experience in leading curriculum development, instructional coaching, and assessment design
DESE Licensure as an administrator (Principal, Superintendent, Special Education Administrator, or equivalent)
Experience providing trauma‑informed care and working with students with disabilities
Schedule & Pay Shift: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday‑Friday
Pay Range: $90,160 – $94,160 per year
Benefits
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
Sign‑On Incentive This position is eligible for a $2,500 sign‑on incentive in the first year of employment: $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.
How to Apply To apply for this position please click on
Director of Education . RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and an excellent work environment.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. EOE/AA
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Location Lancaster, MA
Job ID / Openings Job ID: 789 | # of Openings: 1
We have an exciting opportunity for a full‑time
Director of Education
to join our team in Lancaster, MA!
We 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.
Responsibilities Instructional Leadership & Educator Development
Serve 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 School.
Cultivate instructional excellence by coaching, mentoring, and guiding all education staff to refine their practice and achieve mastery as professionals.
Champion 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 planning.
Conduct regular observations and implement targeted supervision and coaching to provide staff with timely, reflective feedback and individualized support.
Design 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 milieu.
Supervise, support, and formally evaluate Lower School teachers in accordance with RFK Community Alliance standards.
Curriculum Design, Fidelity, and Assessment
Serve 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 standards.
Lead the instructional design process, including comprehensive curriculum mapping and the alignment of all learning objectives, materials, and formative/summative assessments to ensure curricular fidelity.
Drive data‑informed instruction by leading teachers in the analysis of student data to identify instructional needs, adjust curricular approaches, and measure program effectiveness.
Ensure 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 School’s goals with the organization’s strategic plan, and the articulation of a cohesive therapeutic and academic vision across the entire campus and K‑12 continuum.
Act 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:
Master’s Degree
Minimum of 3‑5 years of experience working in a K‑8 school, with a proven track record of positively impacting instructional outcomes
Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
Preferred:
Advanced degree in Education, Teaching and Learning, or Curriculum and Instructional Design
Extensive experience in leading curriculum development, instructional coaching, and assessment design
DESE Licensure as an administrator (Principal, Superintendent, Special Education Administrator, or equivalent)
Experience providing trauma‑informed care and working with students with disabilities
Schedule & Pay Shift: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm, Monday‑Friday
Pay Range: $90,160 – $94,160 per year
Benefits
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
Sign‑On Incentive This position is eligible for a $2,500 sign‑on incentive in the first year of employment: $500 after 3 months; $500 after 6 months; $1,500 after 12 months.
How to Apply To apply for this position please click on
Director of Education . RFKCA offers a compassionate, inclusive company culture and an excellent work environment.
We do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, national origin, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability. EOE/AA
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