School Based Special Education Director
Company: Neighborhood Charter Schools
Location: New York City
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Bronx: 411 Wales Avenue Bronx,
NY 10454 Compensation: Competitive base salary and comprehensive
benefits package. Status: Full-time Work Schedule: Monday – Friday,
7:35 AM – 4:00 PM. Night and weekend work are occasionally required
Travel: Travel among all school locations with potential daily
frequency. May also be required to travel on behalf of the school
to events. FLSA Status: Exempt, 12-month employee Reports to:
Managing Director of Special Education TITLE: Director of Special
Education LOCATION: New York, NY and Bronx, NY START DATE: July 1,
2026 About Neighborhood Charter Schools Neighborhood Charter
Schools (NCS) is a public charter school network rooted in Harlem
and the Bronx, serving students in an intentionally designed,
inclusive learning community. NCS is built on a simple but powerful
belief: every child deserves to be known, valued, and supported as
their full self. Our schools operate as a true neighborhood model,
grounded in deep relationships with families and a commitment to
belonging for every student. What distinguishes NCS is an
inclusive-by-design approach. Classrooms, schedules, and supports
are intentionally built to serve autistic students, multilingual
learners, students with IEPs, and general education students
together. Inclusion is not a program or an add-on—it is the
foundation of how our schools function and how students experience
learning every day. As NCS expands from a K–8 network to a K–12
system, the launch of its first high school marks a defining moment
for the organization. This next chapter requires greater coherence
across schools, clarity around vision and systems, and senior
leadership to ensure quality and consistency as the network grows.
The Opportunity: The School-Based Director of Special Education is
responsible for ensuring that all scholars with disabilities are
supported to reach their full potential through rigorous,
differentiated instruction and the faithful implementation of NCS’s
special education programs at the school level. This role oversees
and coaches school-based special education leaders and service
providers, including Special Education Coordinators, Mental Health
and Behavior Program Managers, and speech-language pathologists,
while collaborating closely with school leadership to ensure strong
instructional practice and compliance. The Director designs,
implements, and monitors school-based special education systems in
partnership with other team members. Additionally, the Director
supports autism program fidelity, family partnership, professional
development, assessment accommodations, and enrollment processes,
creating the conditions for equitable, inclusive, and high-quality
special education programming across the campus. Reporting
Structure: This position reports to the Managing Director of
Special Education Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities: People
Management Directly manages Special Education Coordinators, Mental
Health and Behaviors Program Managers, and SLPs under the guidance
of the Managing Director of Special Education Completes evaluation
documents for all direct reports Collaborates and communicates with
the school-based leader team in regards to special education
matters. Ensures day-to-day special education compliance, dependent
on teacher and student attendance, in conjunction with the
school-based leader team Case Management Works with the Special
Education Project manager and the special education coordinators to
ensure case management systems are effectively implemented at the
school-based level. Develops and maintains professional working
relationships with outside agencies in regards to case management
(i.e., Committee on Special Education, RCM healthcare, Department
of Education). Special education records management and data
tracking Assist with per-pupil billing as needed Maintenance of
school-based special education documentation and compliance Special
education compliance management Monitors classroom special
education ratios to ensure equity and inclusion Ensures
implementation of 12:1 programming across full-day and half-day
models Works alongside the intervention specialist and school-based
leader team to ensure 12:1 instructional consistency and
effectiveness Behavior Interventions and Systems Manages and
refines all school-based tier 3 behavioral systems, including the
development of FBAs, implementation of BIPs, behavioral data
tracking and management, and paraprofessional management and
coaching. Manages effective collaboration with the school-based
Culture team, ensuring effective transition from tiers 2 to 3.
Related Services Works alongside the Special Education projects
manager to ensure consistency in related service delivery and
scheduling Directly supervises school-based SLPs in an evaluative
capacity Serves as a direct resource for on-campus related service
providers Autism Program Fidelity Works alongside the Autism
Program Specialist to ensure consistency in Social Club provision
and teacher attendance Works to maintain and continue effective use
of Social Thinking language and concepts across the K-8 program.
Serves as a parent resource and support for Autism related concerns
at the school-based level Special Education Enrollment Serve as a
school-based liaison and resource during enrollment season by
participating in informational sessions for families Work alongside
the operations team to carry out organization-wide enrollment
systems Supports ASD enrollment alongside the Managing Director of
Special Education, Special Education Projects Manager, and the
Autism Program Specialist Professional Development Train special
education coordinators and mental health and behavior specialists
to effectively deliver feedback to teachers, providers, and
paraprofessionals on best practices, under the structure and
supervision of the Managing Director of Special Education. Design,
plan, and implement professional development for instructional
staff in a structured and as-needed capacity. Plan for, structure,
and supervise special education consultant visits and observations
Assessment Work alongside the Managing Director of Special
Education to develop and maintain systems of testing accommodations
to ensure IEP compliance. Collaborate and communicate with the
school-based leader team and instructional leaders to understand
and plan for upcoming assessments. Support and implement proctoring
and testing guidelines for special education students Family
Communication and Support Serve as a model and resource for Special
Education Coordinators and the school-based leader team. Build and
maintain relationships with NCS families. Provide family training
and coaching within special education structures and processes, in
collaboration with the Managing Director of Special Education.
Qualifications: Master’s degree required; NYS professional
certification preferred NYS SBL/SDL certification preferred, or
willingness to participate in an accredited SBL/SDL program to
pursue certification A minimum of 2 years of school leadership and
professional management experience Proven effectiveness as a
special education teacher and/or service provider Strong knowledge
and experience in best practices for students with disabilities,
including autistic students A commitment to contributing to a
diverse, equitable, and inclusive setting Effective organizational
and time management skills Collaborative mindset and ability to
work productively with all stakeholders Effective communicator in
public and interpersonal settings Compensation: Competitive salary
commensurate with experience Comprehensive benefits package,
including medical, vision, and dental insurance Competitive
retirement plan Parental leave Tuition reimbursement Provided with
a smartphone and a laptop The starting salary range for this
position is $135,000- $150,000 Neighborhood Charter School is an
Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and
inclusive environment. We do not discriminate against applicants or
employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender,
age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally
recognized protected basis. Our mission is to empower responsible
citizen-scholars who will positively impact the world, and building
a team with diverse perspectives and backgrounds is integral to
achieving this goal. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds
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