WHO WE ARE
Edmentum is a dynamic educator and student-focused company dedicated to tech-enabled learning solutions. Our goal is to ensure that all students have access to flexible learning environments and educators have the tools they need to support their students. We are on a mission to create innovative, proven learning technology, partnering with educators to ignite student potential. We are a Remote First organization with a strong commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
As Director of Special Education, you’ll lead Edmentum’s enterprise-wide strategy for special education services. You’ll ensure our instructional models, service delivery systems, and compliance practices meet the highest standards of equity, access, and legal alignment. You’ll collaborate across departments to embed inclusive practices into our core operations and represent Edmentum as a national thought leader in special education.
In this role you will:
- Develop and lead Edmentum’s special education strategy across all service models
- Drive cross-functional initiatives to embed compliance and instructional quality into core systems
- Ensure services meet IEP requirements and align with all applicable laws and regulations
- Partner with district leaders to co-design implementation plans that support student success
- Lead professional development programs that build educator capacity in inclusive instruction
- Represent Edmentum in strategic partnerships and national education forums
- You have a Master’s Degree in Special Education or a related field (Doctorate preferred)
- You bring 7–10 years of leadership experience in special education strategy and compliance
- You hold state certification/licensure in special education administration
- You are an expert in IDEA, Section 504, ADA, and related laws and funding structures
- You have led enterprise-wide initiatives and influenced senior stakeholders
- You design scalable instructional systems and compliance frameworks
- You collaborate effectively across departments and functions
- You communicate with clarity and represent your organization externally
- You thrive in fast-paced, remote-first environments
- You are willing to take on evolving responsibilities based on business needs
Application Deadline: September 8, 2025
At Edmentum, we are committed to pay transparency. The salary range provided reflects market research, the responsibilities of the role, and alignment with our compensation principles. Actual compensation will be determined based on multiple factors, including, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill sets. All compensation decisions are individualized and based on the specific circumstances of each candidate.
We also offer a comprehensive benefits package to support your overall well-being and work-life balance. This includes medical, dental, and vision insurance with various plan options, a 401(k) retirement plan with company matching, and a flexible Time Away Program along with 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 1 wellness day, and a winter office closure at the end of December. Additionally, we provide resources to promote wellness, ensuring you have the support you need both professionally and personally. Our goal is to provide a benefits package that helps you thrive in all aspects of life.
Edmentum is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, disability, status as a disabled, recently separated, Armed Forces service medal or other protected veteran (“covered veteran”), marital status, status regarding public assistance, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
We are dedicated to meeting the needs of individuals with disabilities and to creating an environment that supports our employees' physical and mental health. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a covered veteran and need a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process, please contact [email protected].
As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-powered tools to support our HR team in reviewing, screening, and managing applications. These tools aim to improve efficiency, consistency, and fairness, but final decisions are made by our people. Applicants' personal information (e.g., resume, cover letter, qualifications, and application responses) may be processed by third-party AI tools for tasks like resume parsing, skills matching, candidate ranking, and interview scheduling.
Edmentum’s notice regarding the collection of personal information from interested candidates is available here
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