About the Position

The Jewish Education Center of Cleveland (JEC) is seeking a dynamic, organized, and collaborative leader for the role of Director of Special Education.

This part-time position oversees community-wide special education advocacy and assists with development and governance for the SEGULA program, working closely with the SEGULA program director.

Key Responsibilities

1. Director, Special Education

• Provide strategic special needs consulting for affiliated early childhood, congregational and Jewish day school programs.

• Deliver professional development to build capabilities of local educators. Design and run training sessions.

• Support community families by providing resources, advocacy with the IEP process and ongoing consultation. 

• Build community relationships: Interface with public school districts and Jewish community agencies.

• Convene and lead the Special Education Network of intervention specialists from across the schools.

• Partner with local special education entities.

• Maintain strong connections with the Ohio Department of Education and Workforce (ODEW).

• Help support and advocate for special needs within the community.

 2. Development and Governance for the SEGULA Program

• Oversee SEGULA fundraising campaigns: Mange the annual "Friends Letter" process, Purim cards and fundraising tzedakah campaign.

• Write grant requests.

• Help communicate SEGULA’s impact in the community, including presentations and updates for JEC, Federation, and SEGULA Board.

Qualifications and Skills

• Proven Ohio special education experience required.

• Strong track record in special education consulting, IEP management and staff supervision.

• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.

• Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

• Licensure: Valid Ohio Intervention Specialist License and/or Educational Administrative License strongly preferred.

• Master’s degree in special education, educational leadership, or a related field preferred.

If you are qualified and interested in this exceptional opportunity, please send a cover letter and resume to jobs@jecc.org.