Executive Director of Education – Eastern PA – Philadelphia, PA

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The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Special Education, School Administration, Psychology, Social Work, Behavioral Health, or a related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of supervisory and operational management experience.
• Experience managing multiple educational programs, schools, or departments.
• Experience working within special education, alternative education, private approved schools, or behavioral health educational settings.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, strategic planning initiatives, and organizational growth.
• MUST reside in Eastern Pennsylvania and be able to travel to the schools in the assigned area monthly.

Merakey is seeking an Executive Director of Education for our Merakey Schools located in Eastern, PA.

The Executive Director of Education plays a pivotal role in the overall management and leadership of the organization and their identified Division, responsible for guiding strategic direction of their assigned area, overseeing operations, and driving organizational growth. Reporting to the Senior Executive Director, this position works closely with the senior leadership team, staff, volunteers, and external partners to advance our mission and achieve our goals.

Salary: Up to $110,000 per year

• Program Development, Management & Quality Assurance
  • Provide strategic oversight of multiple educational programs, ensuring exceptional student outcomes, regulatory compliance, program quality, and continuous improvement.
• Financial & Operational Leadership
  • Direct the operational and financial performance of assigned educational programs, including budgeting, resource allocation, staffing, and growth initiatives.
• Leadership & Staff Development
  • Lead, mentor, and develop educational leadership teams while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
• Community Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
  • Build and maintain strategic relationships with school districts, community partners, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders to advance organizational goals and expand educational services.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan — both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay — access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

Learn more about our full benefits package – https://www.merakey.org/careers/benefits

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!