Are you passionate about transforming education for students with special needs? Do you enjoy leading strategic initiatives that support positive outcomes across the country?

If you answered YES, then consider joining Devereux's Educational Strategies and Solutions (DESS) team!

If building inclusive, innovative educational systems is your calling, you’ll thrive in this role. Here’s your chance to influence programs nationwide and lead a team committed to excellence in student services.

Being a National Director of Student Services at Devereux has its Advantages:

You’ll collaborate with dedicated education professionals across the country who share your passion for supporting students with behavioral health and special education needs. At Devereux, your leadership will shape national education strategies that create lasting impact.

As the National Director of Student Services, you will provide strategic oversight and leadership to Devereux education programs and initiatives, including Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions (DESS). You will:

• Offer expertise on IDEA implementation and other federal/state education regulations
• Lead DESS personnel and national education projects
• Develop new business opportunities in school-based mental health and day programming
• Advise the VP of Education Services on national education matters
• Serve as a thought leader at education conferences and internal committees

This position requires nationwide travel to Devereux centers in 13 states, with additional locations based on new business development.

Key Responsibilities:

• Guide school directors with technical support, policy alignment, and budget insights
• Partner with school districts and agencies to expand innovative, student-centered services
• Ensure regulatory compliance and advocate for legally sound program models
• Drive cross-functional collaboration to unify best practices nationally

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Qualifications:

• Master’s degree (required); Doctorate in education, psychology, or related field (preferred)
• Valid or eligible for state-level education certifications (e.g., principal, supervisor of special education, superintendent letter of eligibility)
• At least 5 years of school-based administrative/supervisory experience
• Deep knowledge of IDEA, special education practices, and behavioral health in academic settings
• Ability to travel nationwide to Devereux centers in 13 states, with additional locations based on new business development.

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.