Director Of Special Education

Position Summary

Are you passionate about leveraging technology to make a significant impact on the education and well-being of students with special needs? Join HeyTutor, a leading educational technology company, as our Director of Special Education. In this pivotal role, you will spearhead the development of cutting-edge technology solutions focused on the management, compliance, and enhancement of various individualized education plans.

HeyTutor is dedicated to revolutionizing education through innovative technology. Our platform connects students with exceptional tutors, and now we’re extending our mission to support students with special needs. We’re seeking a visionary leader to drive the development of technology that empowers educators, parents, and students alike.

If you’re ready to make a transformative impact on education and advance the capabilities of technology to support students with special needs, apply now and join HeyTutor’s mission-driven team.

HeyTutor is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Partnerships: Collaborate with schools, districts, and educational organizations to gather insights and feedback, fostering strategic partnerships.
• Team Leadership: Build and lead a dynamic team of developers, designers, and specialists dedicated to the special education technology initiative.
• Lead Strategy: Define the technology roadmap for our special education offerings, aligning with HeyTutor’s vision and goals.
• User-Centric Design: Champion a user-centered approach, ensuring the technology is intuitive, accessible, and caters to the needs of educators, parents, and students.
• Product Development: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to conceptualize, design, and develop user-friendly software solutions for managing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), Individualized Family Services Plans (IFSPs), Section 504 plans, Individual Transition Plans (ITPs), and Individual Service Plans (ISPs).
• Compliance and Efficiency: Ensure the technology platform adheres to legal and regulatory requirements, enhancing the efficiency of educators’ and administrators’ workflow.

Job Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• Passion: A deep commitment to improving education for students with special needs .
• Education: A background in special education, education technology, or a related field is preferred.
• Leadership: Demonstrated leadership skills in building and managing high-performing teams.
• Visionary Thinking: Ability to foresee trends in education technology and develop strategies that drive innovation.
• Experience: Extensive experience in educational technology, software development, or related fields, with a proven track record of leading successful product development.
• Communication: Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Normal physical mobility that includes movement from place to place
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, speak, and hear; may occasionally be asked to lift up to 15 pounds
• Ability to sit for long periods of time