At River Rock Academy, we provide specialized education and counseling for students facing behavioral and academic challenges. Guided by values of growth, resilience, and empowerment, we help students find the internal power to succeed. Join us and help students create brighter futures.

As the Director of Special Education at River Rock Academy, you will play a critical role in ensuring high-quality, compliant special education services across our school programs. This position partners with school leaders, educators, families, and community stakeholders to support student success, strengthen programming, and promote consistent implementation of special education practices.

Applicants must reside in the state of Pennsylvania to be considered for this role.

What You’ll Need

• Degree in Special Education; master's or doctorate preferred

• Pennsylvania State Special Education Teaching certification [i.e. Instructional I or II in Special Education K-12]

• Extensive knowledge of federal and state special education laws, regulations, and compliance requirements

• Experience leading special education programs, coaching staff, and supporting school-based teams

• Strong communication, organizational, data analysis, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to perform crisis intervention techniques and physically assist students during emergencies when needed

What You’ll Do

• Provide coaching, consultation, and ongoing support to special education staff and school administrators

• Lead professional development, onboarding, and mentoring initiatives that strengthen special education practices

• Monitor compliance, analyze data, and prepare reports to support continuous program improvement

• Partner with families, districts, agencies, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve concerns and support student success

• Travel to school locations to oversee special education services, systems, and program implementation

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

• Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

• Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

• 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

• Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

River Rock Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at talent@newstory.com.