Education Director/ Principal

**Description** Are you interested in Evidence-Based Educational Curricula, Leadership, Fiscal Management, Project Management, Program Quality Improvement, and Staff Development? Do you enjoy being a creative leader who implements best-practice services to students who have oppositional and challenging behaviors? If you answered YES, then consider joining our Devereux team! **Being an Education Director at Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services (DPACS) has its Advantages** As the Education Director you are responsible for providing on-site leadership and supervision for theschool program. The Education Director engages their assigned school in a process of continual development to provide best-practice services to students with disabilities in compliance with all regulations from the PA Department of Education (PDE). Other responsibilities include but are not limited to Project Management, Fiscal Management, Compliance with PA State regulations governing Private Academic Schools and Approved Private Schools, recommending and implementing educational changes as necessary. Every day as the Education Director you will.... + Ensure a safe learning environment for all students + Support the daily operations of the school + Interview applicants for open positions + Provided professional development to teachers and other staff You will be offered: + **Compensation: $98,000-$111,720 /Year** (Based on experience) + Schedule: Monday-Friday [52 week position] + The opportunity to lead and mentor staff working with children with various diagnoses + ASCEND- Career Accelerator Program + **BENEFIT ELIGIBILITY AFTER 30 DAYS OF EMPLOYMENT** (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days) Devereux's Approved Private Schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student, or as a part of residential treatment. Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals. A multi-disciplinary team, including the individual's parent(s) or guardian, regularly reviews the plan to discuss challenges, progress and adjustments to goals as appropriate. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands-on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student's progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career, and all of the necessary interrelated skills, are a main focus of the school program. A primary focus throughout the program is the philosophy of Program-Wide Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PW-PBIS), a program-wide system of care that promotes and rewards positive behaviors, and prevents negative behaviors, to create safe, supportive living environments. **The Brandywine School** located in West Chester, PA offers education curriculum to children functioning at all grade levels. A multi-sensory educational strategy is used at all schools, employing traditional instruction, hands-on and independent learning, as well as technology, to individualize a student's progress in all academic areas, particularly math and reading. The transition from school to career, and all of the necessary interrelated skills, are a main focus of the school program. Devereux's approved private schools offer high quality, innovative special education programs that work in tandem with families and school districts to ensure that students can return to their local schools and communities with the tools they will need to succeed. Children and young adults may come to Devereux as a day student, or as a part of residential treatment. Each student has an Individualized Educational Plan (IEP), which outlines goals for skill development and the best strategies by which the student can reach his/her goals. **Devereux Pennsylvania Children's Services (DPACS)** serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives. /#Sponsored **Qualifications** **EDUCATION:** Master's degree in Education or Special Education required. Doctorate in Education or Special Education preferred.PDE Instructional or Education Specialist degree required. PDE Principal Certification or Special Education Supervisor certificate required. **EXPERIENCE:** Five years' experience in an educational setting with individuals with behavior disorders and/or intellectual anddevelopmental disabilities. Five years' experience working with children/adolescents with autism and/or autism spectrumdisorders as well as experience in applied behavior analysis preferred. Experience supervising others in an educational setting. Strongorganizational skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust to a flexible work schedule including nights and weekends as needed. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including the ability to lead large group meetings and interface with the public. Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms (Radar, Pro-Filer, and/or other internal and external software applications pertinent to the position). Strong organizational skills. Excellent oraland written communication skills. Requires ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, andadhere to established guidelines. Valid driver's license must be maintained. _Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible._ **Company Overview** **Company Overview** Devereux is one of the nation's largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults - and their families - every year. **Our Mission:** Devereux changes lives - by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences. With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. **Our Culture, Our Expectations** At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide - every day - for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices. We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity - offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors - is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world - one person, one family, one community at a time. **What Devereux Offers You** In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after **30 days** of employment. In addition, we offer; + Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. + Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. + Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. + Employee assistance / work-life balance program. **to see why Devereux is a great place to work!** _Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE_ **Posted Date** _2 days ago_ _(3/26/2026 12:13 PM)_ **_Requisition ID_** _2026-49885_ **_Category_** _Education_ **_Position Type_** _Full-Time_ **_Remote_** _No_ The employment policies of Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health are to recruit and hire qualified employees without discrimination because of race, religion, creed, color, age, sex, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, disability, veteran status, communication ability, gender identity or expression or sexual orientation and to treat them equally with respect to compensation and opportunities for advancement - including upgrading, promotion and transfer - consistent with individual skills and the needs of Devereux.

Created: 2026-04-02