Education Director

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 an Education Director at River Rock Academy, you will lead academic programming, mentor teachers, and ensure compliance with PDE standards. You’ll foster an inclusive, mission-driven learning environment while maintaining high-quality instruction and supporting your team's professional growth.

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Human Resources, or related field (Master’s preferred)

• PA Special Education Teaching Certification or Supervisor of Special Education Certificate, or five years of leadership experience working with children with learning and behavioral challenges (including three years of teaching and/or supervisory experience)

• Strong understanding of curricula, IEPs, and behavior plans

• Knowledge of PDE regulations and education compliance standards

• Excellent leadership, collaboration, and communication skills

What You’ll Do

• Ensure IEP compliance and oversee staff training, documentation, and audits

• Train teachers in PDE-aligned IEP processes and standards-based instruction

• Oversee student progress monitoring and testing, ensuring documentation accuracy

• Support licensing compliance and collaborate with directors to implement MTSS

• Promote professionalism, mission alignment, and a positive school culture

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.