Take the Next Step in Your Special Education Leadership Career!
Are you an experienced special education professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you enjoy mentoring educators, supporting students with diverse learning needs, and helping educational programs thrive?
Woodfords Family Services is seeking a dedicated School Program Administrator to help lead our Early Childhood Services (ECS) and Special Purpose Private School (SPPS) programs in Manchester, Maine.
We're offering a $3,000 Sign-On & Retention Bonus, along with a competitive annual salary!
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced educator or educational leader to make a meaningful impact beyond the classroom while supporting children with autism, developmental disabilities, and other special needs.
Working closely with the Program Director, you will play a key role in overseeing daily school operations, supporting educational staff, coordinating individualized student services, and creating a positive and inclusive learning environment where students and educators can succeed.
What You Will Do
As a School Program Administrator, you will support the leadership and daily operations of our specialized educational programs. Your responsibilities will include:
School Operations & Leadership: Support and oversee daily operations of the Early Childhood Services and Special Purpose Private School programs, ensuring a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment.
Staff Supervision & Collaboration: Provide supervision, guidance, and ongoing support to educational staff while collaborating with teachers, Board Certified Behavior Analysts (BCBAs), clinicians, therapists, and other professionals to support student success.
Educational Programming: Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop, implement, and monitor individualized educational and behavioral support plans, including IEPs and ITPs.
Student Admissions & Coordination: Coordinate student admissions, referrals, and intake processes for the preschool and SPPS programs.
Meetings & Family Engagement: Participate in staff meetings, IEP/ITP meetings, family conferences, and other program-related meetings to support effective communication and collaboration.
Documentation & Compliance: Ensure timely completion of required educational documentation, reports, and records in accordance with program standards and applicable requirements.
Student Safety & Well-Being: Promote a safe, inclusive, and positive learning environment that supports each student's individual needs, growth, and development.
Schedule & Compensation
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Employment: Full-Time, year-round
- Salary: $62,000–$69,000 annually, depending on education and experience
- $3,000 Sign-On/Retention Bonus!
What We're Looking For
Education: bachelor's degree in special education, early childhood education, or a related field is required; a master's degree is preferred.
Experience: Minimum of two years of experience working with children with special needs, preferably in an educational or specialized school setting.
Leadership Skills: Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to support and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
Educational Knowledge: Familiarity with individualized educational programming, special education services, and behavioral support strategies.
Collaboration: Ability to build positive working relationships with students, families, educators, clinicians, and community partners.
Our Employees Are Our Greatest Asset!
At Woodfords Family Services, we believe that supporting our employees is essential to providing exceptional services to the individuals and families we serve.
In addition to a welcoming and collaborative work environment, we offer the following benefits to eligible full-time employees:
- Competitive health insurance with multiple plan options
- Dental and vision coverage
- Paid vacation and sick time
- 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday
- 403(b) retirement savings plan with a 5% employer match after one year
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid group term life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Voluntary supplemental benefits
- Exclusive Verizon employee discount
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): Woodfords Family Services is a qualifying employer for the federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Eligible employees may qualify for federal student loan forgiveness, subject to program requirements.
Who We Are
For more than 55 years, Woodfords Family Services has been dedicated to supporting individuals with special needs and their families throughout Maine.
Today, our nonprofit organization provides a wide range of educational, clinical, behavioral health, residential, community, and family support services to more than 2,000 children, youth, and adults with autism, developmental disabilities, intellectual disabilities, and mental health needs.
Woodfords Family Services is accredited by the Council on Accreditation (COA), reflecting our commitment to quality services, continuous improvement, and the individuals and families we support.
Ready to Make a Difference Beyond the Classroom?
If you're passionate about special education, enjoy supporting educators, and are ready to grow your career in educational leadership, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today and help us create meaningful learning opportunities for the students and families we serve!