Director, Special Education

About the role

Edmentum is a dynamic educator and student-focused company dedicated to tech-enabled learning solutions. Our goal is to ensure that all students have access to flexible learning environments and educators have the tools they need to support their students. We are on a mission to create innovative, proven learning technology, partnering with educators to ignite student potential. We are a Remote First organization with a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• In this role you will:
• Manage, coach, and develop a team of special education teachers and paraprofessionals, setting clear expectations for instructional quality, caseload management, documentation, and compliance
• Monitor IEP service implementation to ensure instructional fidelity, appropriate accommodations and modifications, and consistent student support across all service models
• Ensure services meet IDEA, Section 504, and ADA requirements; drive compliance readiness and continuous improvement in documentation and service delivery practices
• Partner with district leaders to support implementation, respond to service delivery questions, and contribute to customer-facing conversations about program quality
• Design and deliver professional development that builds your team's capacity in inclusive instruction, IEP implementation, and compliance practices
• Contribute to cross-functional alignment with Curriculum, Product, and Support teams, ensuring special education expertise informs relevant initiatives

Requirements

• You hold a Master's degree in Special Education or a related field; a Doctorate is a plus
• You bring 5-7 years of progressive experience in special education, including at least 2 years managing or leading a team of educators
• You hold state certification or licensure in special education or special education administration (or the equivalent)
• You are an expert in IDEA, Section 504, ADA, and the federal and state regulations that govern special education service delivery
• You are a coach at heart: you set clear expectations, give direct and supportive feedback, and genuinely invest in the growth of the educators around you
• You have experience building or improving instructional systems and compliance processes within a functional team or program
• You communicate with clarity and consistency, whether you're working with your team, district partners, or colleagues across departments
• You have designed or facilitated professional development that builds educator capacity in inclusive instruction and IEP implementation
• You thrive in remote-first, fast-paced environments and bring strong organizational skills to managing multiple priorities
• You have experience with virtual or blended learning models (a plus)
• You are willing to take on evolving responsibilities based on business needs.
• Job Application Deadline: July 6, 2026
• Pay range for this role:
• $85,000 - $95,000 USD

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