Jobs

Director of Education

Willow Hill School is hiring a Director of Education for the School Year 2026-2027, with a start date of July 1, 2026.

Founded in 1970, Willow Hill School provides a supportive and individualized educational program for middle and high school students who are capable of advancing along a strong academic curriculum but have experienced frustration in earlier school settings. Located in Sudbury, MA our school consists of students in grades 6 through 12.

In collaboration with the Head of School, Director of Student Services, Director of Admissions, Faculty & Staff, the Director of Education oversees the academic support structure for students and communicates frequently with families, the School Counselor, Administration, Teachers, and Staff.

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Work collaboratively with colleagues to foster a positive working and educational environment that supports the School’s mission
• To provide school-wide leadership for instructional quality, curriculum coherence and assessment across classes
• In collaboration with Department Heads and Teachers, to ensure coherence and progression across academic classes
• Oversee academic structures including schedules, credits, academic policies, and graduation requirements
• Provide instructional standards, curriculum quality, and expectations for effective teaching across academic programs and electives
• Provide teacher and classroom observations and evaluations
• Act as the primary point of contact for students and families for curriculum related questions
• Collaborate with Administration to ensure systems are transparent, fair, and effective in fostering faculty professional growth
• Support day to day educational program issues, such as attendance and substitutes
• Act as an Advisor to a small number of students
• Attend all staff meetings, department meetings, professional development days, orientation, pre IEP’s, and other appropriate meetings as they arise
• Other duties, as assigned

Desired Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field
• 5+ years’ experience working with students with varied learning needs, preferably as an Administrator
• 5+ years’ experience writing and communicating with families
• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively and professionally with teachers, staff, administration, students and parents
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong attention to detail and ability to work with others
• Alignment with Willow Hill School’s mission statement and student body

Willow Hill School offers competitive salaries and a generous benefits package, including medical, dental and vision insurance plans as well as providing an employer contribution to a retirement plan.

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter to Colleen Morris, Chief Finance Officer, at cmorris@willowhillschool.org