Atlas Search is hiring: Director of Education in New York

Director of Education Program Services – Full-Time Direct Hire | Brooklyn, NY | $95,000–$105,000/year

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Job Type: Full-Time Direct Hire

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Pay: $95,000–$105,000 annually

Referral Bonus: $500 for qualified referrals (100+ hours worked)

Overview

A leading New York City organization supporting children with developmental disabilities is seeking a Director of Education Program Services for its Brooklyn location. This leadership role oversees all educational, clinical, and program operations to ensure high-quality services for students and families. The Director guides instructional strategy, supervises staff, monitors compliance, and drives program development across early childhood special education settings.

Key Responsibilities

Program & Operational Leadership

• Direct daily operations across education, clinical, medical, clerical, and facility areas
• Administer personnel processes including hiring, evaluations, and staff development
• Approve classroom placements and curriculum design
• Ensure full regulatory compliance, including DOE, DOH Article 47, and agency standards
• Develop, implement, and monitor program budgets, projections, and required reports
• Oversee the creation and revision of program policies and procedures
• Manage supply purchasing and ensure classrooms have appropriate materials and equipment
• Lead long-range planning, program development, and quality assurance initiatives

Staff Supervision & Development

• Supervise all direct care and clinical staff, ensuring performance expectations are met
• Conduct observations of classroom practices, environmental safety, and instructional quality
• Provide in-service training, coaching, and ongoing professional development
• Foster a collaborative team culture rooted in best practices for early childhood special education

Student & Family Support

• Serve as liaison between families, school districts, and the program
• Support IEP planning, progress monitoring, assessments, and transition processes
• Ensure safe, developmentally appropriate environments, including adaptive equipment needs
• Oversee documentation, reporting, and child-specific planning requirements

Community & Agency Engagement

• Represent the program with outside agencies, districts, and community partners
• Participate on agency-wide committees as a standing member
• Handle public relations and community education for the program

Safety & Risk Management

• Conduct regular assessments of program areas to maintain safe, healthy environments
• Provide safety training to staff and support emergency preparedness procedures

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education
• At least five years of experience as a Special Education Teacher
• At least four years of experience as a School Administrator
• New York State Permanent Certification in Special Education
• New York State Permanent Certification as a School Administrator and Supervisor
• Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment
• Proficiency with computer systems, educational software, and email communication
• Knowledge of adaptive equipment commonly used by children with disabilities

Apply today to take the next step in your leadership career and support high-quality educational services for children with developmental needs.