Director of Education Job at River Rock Academy, Holtwood, PA

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  • River Rock Academy
  • Holtwood, PA

Job Description

At River Rock Academy, we provide specialized education and counseling for students facing behavioral and academic challenges. Guided by values of growth, resilience, and empowerment, we help students find the internal power to succeed. Join us and help students create brighter futures.

As the Director of Education for our In-District Services (IDS) Program at River Rock Academy, you will provide instructional leadership across multiple district-based programs, ensuring high-quality educational services, special education compliance, and exceptional student outcomes. You'll partner with district leaders, mentor educators, and drive continuous improvement while fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture.

What You'll Need

  • Master's degree in Education, Educational Leadership, Special Education, or a related field

  • PA Special Education Teaching Certification or Supervisor of Special Education Certificate, or five years of leadership experience working with children with learning and behavioral challenges (including three years of teaching and/or supervisory experience)

  • Strong knowledge of special education law, IEPs, and compliance

  • Experience with curriculum, instructional coaching, and teacher supervision

  • Knowledge of MTSS, progress monitoring, and data-driven instruction

  • Excellent leadership, communication, and collaboration skills

  • Experience with at-risk students, alternative education, or special education preferred

What You'll Do

  • Lead instructional programming across multiple In-District Services (IDS) locations

  • Ensure compliance with IEPs, special education regulations, and instructional standards

  • Coach, mentor, and evaluate educators through observations and ongoing professional development

  • Monitor curriculum implementation, lesson plans, assessments, and student progress

  • Partner with district leaders and internal teams to support student achievement and program success

  • Oversee academic and behavioral data, reporting, and special education documentation

  • Support MTSS implementation, instructional interventions, and continuous program improvement

  • Maintain compliance with HIPAA, FERPA, and all organizational policies and professional standards

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • Enjoy both paid time off and extra paid school breaks (for select roles), plus paid holidays

  • Wellness perks including gym discounts, mindfulness apps, and prescription savings

  • Tuition reimbursement, career development programs, and leadership training

  • 401(k) retirement savings with a 4% company match and immediate vesting

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance

  • Free Employee Assistance Program with confidential counseling, life coaching, and mental health resources

  • Life insurance, disability coverage, and Health Savings Account (HSA) contributions at no cost to you

River Rock Academy is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you require reasonable accommodations during the application or interview process, please contact us at

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