Director of Student Services

Job Description

Job Description

At New Story Schools, we serve students ages 5–21 with autism and emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges. Guided by individualized learning, therapeutic integration, and collaboration, we empower students to grow and prepare for meaningful adult lives. Join our team and help students write their new story.

The Director of Student Services plays a critical leadership role in ensuring every student at New Story Schools in Pennsylvania receives high quality, compliant, and student-centered special education services. This role connects our mission to daily practice by strengthening systems, supporting school leaders, and ensuring programs meet the highest standards of excellence and accountability.

You will guide compliance, standardization, and continuous improvement across multiple school locations. Your leadership will directly impact student outcomes, family partnerships, and post-secondary success.

What You'll Need

• Master's degree in Education with a PA Special Education teaching certificate or Supervisor of Special Education certificate

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in the special education system

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in an educational setting

• Deep knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania special education laws, regulations, and compliance requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to build relationships across schools and communities

What You'll Do

• Ensure compliance with federal and state special education laws, PA Department of Education regulations, and Bureau of Special Education requirements across all locations

• Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to school administrators while standardizing practices across regions

• Monitor program effectiveness through data collection, transition indicators, audits, and reporting to drive continuous improvement

• Lead professional development on evidence-based transition practices, IEP development, MTSS, and behavior supports

• Serve as a key liaison between schools, families, districts, and external agencies to support seamless services and post-secondary planning

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

New Story Schools 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 [email protected].