Director of Special Education Services (Full-Time)

Location: Missouri (Multiple Locations / Hybrid with Travel)Schedule: Full-Time (40+ hours/week)Start Date: Rolling OpportunitiesCompensation: 150K per yearAbout Concorde EducationConcorde Education partners with schools nationwide to provide high-quality academic and enrichment programming. We are expanding into special education services, supporting schools with compliance, program development, and direct service delivery for students with diverse learning needs.Position OverviewWe are seeking an experienced and highly organized Director of Special Education Services to lead the development, implementation, and oversight of our special education programming.This role will be responsible for building systems from the ground up — including staffing, compliance, service delivery models, and school partnerships. If you’re looking for a plug-and-play district role, this isn’t it. This is a builder role.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and implement special education service programs across partner schoolsEnsure full compliance with IDEA, IEP, and MS state regulationsRecruit, train, and supervise special education providers (SEITs, paraprofessionals, therapists, etc.)Oversee caseload management, documentation, and service tracking systemsServe as the primary liaison with school administrators and district personnelSupport IEP development, review, and implementation processesDevelop scalable systems for scheduling, staffing, and quality controlMonitor program effectiveness and continuously improve service deliveryQualificationsMaster’s Degree in Special Education or related fieldValid state certification in Special Education (required)Required: Direct experience in MS special education systems, including familiarity with state-specific compliance, regulations, and service delivery requirements5+ years experience in special education (teaching, coordination, or administration)Strong knowledge of IEPs, IDEA compliance, and service delivery modelsExperience supervising or managing staff strongly preferredAbility to build systems and operate in a fast-moving, growing environmentExcellent communication and organizational skillsWho This Role Is Great ForFormer or current Special Education Coordinators / DirectorsExperienced Special Education teachers ready to move into leadershipProfessionals who want to build something new, not just maintain existing systemsCandidates comfortable balancing compliance + operations + people managementWhat To ExpectFast-paced, growth-oriented environment within an established education organizationOpportunity to build and lead a new divisionHigh level of ownership and decision-making responsibilityCollaboration with both school partners and internal leadership