Assistant Director of Educational Services

Job Overview – Assistant Director of Educational Services
Compensation: $80,000 – $90,000/year
Location: New York, NY
Schedule: Monday to Friday (In-Office)

TAG MedStaffing is hiring an Assistant Director of Educational Services in New York, NY for our client, supporting special education program operations, staff leadership, and educational service delivery within a school-based environment. This role will assist with overseeing educational, clinical, operational, and administrative functions while partnering closely with families, school districts, and interdisciplinary teams to support high-quality programming and regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and experienced within special education and school administration environments.

Responsibilities as the Assistant Director of Educational Services:

• Program Support: Assist with daily educational program operations across educational, clinical, administrative, and support service functions.
• Staff Leadership: Support recruitment, training, supervision, and development of educational and clinical staff.
• Program Development: Assist with curriculum oversight, policy implementation, program planning, and quality assurance initiatives.
• Compliance & Reporting: Prepare reports and support compliance with educational regulations, agency policies, and operational standards.
• Family & Community Coordination: Serve as a liaison with parents, school districts, community organizations, and external partners.
• Operational Coordination: Support budgeting, student placement decisions, program expansion initiatives, and departmental projects.

Qualifications for the Assistant Director of Educational Services:

• Education: Master’s degree in Special Education is required.
• Certifications: New York State certification in Special Education and School Building Leader (SBL) or School Administrator and Supervisor (SAS) certification are required.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years of Special Education teaching experience and 3 years of school administration experience is required.
• Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of special education programming, school operations, educational compliance, and student support services is required.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, email systems, and educational documentation systems is preferred.
• Skills & Attributes: Strong organizational skills, communication abilities, professionalism, and leadership skills are required.

Application Notice: Qualified candidates will be contacted within 2 business days of application. If an applicant does not meet the above criteria, TAG MedStaffing will keep your resume on file for future opportunities and may contact you for further discussion.