Open Positions for Intensive Education Academy

Openings as of 12/17/2025

IEA Executive Director

JobID: 303

Position Type:
  Administration/Executive Director


Date Posted:
  10/10/2025


Location:
  Intensive Education Academy


Closing Date:
  10/31/2025


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The Intensive Education Academy (IEA) was founded by the Sisters of Saint Joseph and is a private, non-sectarian school serving children ages 5-22 in grades K-12 and transition services. IEA  is a State of Connecticut approved special education program that has been supporting and educating students with special education needs since 1971. The mission is to help students reach their full potential through a nurturing and individualized learning environment. IEA educates the whole child in order to motivate and challenge each student to develop the skills necessary for success in life. The school model focuses on effective data-driven instruction, strong school culture, and strong partnerships with parents and the community. It currently partners with a range of community organizations and institutions. IEA's vibrant educational community is an ideal work environment for an individual who is innovative, flexible, and deeply committed to the highest standards of programming for exceptional students. This is truly an exciting opportunity for an eager and talented leader who wishes to have a significant impact on our future. 
Position Summary
Intensive Education Academy is seeking an experienced educational leader to serve as Executive Director of this outstanding special education institution. This role requires a systems-level leader with proven central office administration experience who can translate strategic vision into operational excellence across all facets of the organization.
The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer, providing comprehensive oversight of all educational programs, fiscal operations, human capital management, and organizational systems. Future priorities for this role include implementing a long-term strategic plan to ensure sustainability, enhancing IEA's reputation as a leader in special education, nurturing the organization's existing culture, to include expanding community partnerships and robust learning experiences to meet the needs of each unique student.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Organizational Leadership: Lead the organization through comprehensive strategic planning processes in partnership with the Board of Directors. Develop multi-year strategic initiatives with measurable goals and accountability systems. Translate strategic vision into operational plans across all departments and programs.
Budget Management & Fiscal Oversight: Direct all financial operations including budget development, resource allocation, financial reporting, and long-term fiscal planning. Manage complex funding streams including tuition, grants, and philanthropic support. Ensure sound financial controls and accountability systems.
Leadership & Staff Development: Provide executive leadership for all administrative, educational, and support staff. Design and implement comprehensive professional learning systems, evaluation frameworks, and talent development strategies. Establish a size-appropriate Human Resource solution for the organization. Build leadership capacity throughout the organization.
Curriculum & Program Oversight: Establish curriculum frameworks, instructional standards, and program evaluation systems in collaboration with the educational leadership team and outside professionals. Ensure all programming meets student needs, reflects state standards, and incorporates evidence-based practices in special education.
Community Engagement & Partnership Development: Serve as the primary ambassador for IEA, cultivating strategic relationships with families, referring districts, community organizations, philanthropic supporters, and educational partners. Represent the organization in public forums and professional networks.
Policy Implementation & Governance: Work collaboratively with the Board of Directors to develop, evaluate, and update organizational policies. Ensure compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and accreditation standards. Maintain effective governance structures and reporting systems.
Student Achievement & Outcomes Management: Establish comprehensive data systems to monitor student progress across academic, social-emotional, and behavioral domains. Lead data analysis processes and implement evidence-based interventions to improve outcomes. Ensure accountability for student success at all organizational levels.
Advocacy & External Relations: Maintain expertise in special education legislation and policy at state and federal levels. Analyze potential impacts on IEA and its students. Engage strategically with policymakers, professional organizations, and advocacy groups to represent IEA's interests. 
Required Skills and Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
• 092 or 093 Connecticut Administrator Certification (Superintendent or Intermediate Administrator) with sixth year degree in educational administration or related field
• Extensive experience in central office administration with demonstrated success in managing complex educational organizations
• Proven track record in complex budget management including multi-million dollar budgets, resource allocation, and long-range fiscal planning
• Certification in special education or a related service (strongly preferred) with deep understanding of special education law, programming, and best practices

Critical Leadership Competencies:
• Organizational Culture/Equity Leadership: Proven ability to cultivate an inclusive, collaborative and high-performance organizational culture grounded in equity, trust, and continuous improvement. Skilled at aligning vision, values and practices to ensure that every student and staff member feels heard and thrives.
• Systems Thinking: Demonstrated ability to lead complex educational organizations, align multiple systems and initiatives, and drive organizational change at scale
• Financial Acumen: Sophisticated financial management skills including strategic resource allocation, financial forecasting, and fiscal accountability
• Executive Communication: Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with boards, senior leadership teams, community partners, and diverse stakeholder groups
• Data Analytics & Strategic Planning: Advanced analytical capabilities to interpret complex data sets and make strategic decisions based on multiple data sources
• Human Capital Management: Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing teams; experience building organizational culture and leadership capacity
• Policy Expertise: Comprehensive understanding of educational policy, special education law, regulatory compliance, and legal requirements
• Change Management: Demonstrated success leading organizational transformation and implementing strategic initiatives

The ideal candidate will bring the sophisticated leadership competencies, strategic vision, and operational expertise typically developed through successful central office administration, with a deep commitment to advancing excellence in special education. 
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IEA is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive educational community.

Benefits: This is a full-time, exempt leadership role that offers a competitive compensation package, including a base salary ranging from $165,000 to $180,000, along with comprehensive benefits such as medical and dental coverage and a generous 401(k) matching retirement plan.
 
Deadline: Complete applications must be received by October 31, 2025. To apply, please upload a letter of intent, resume, three current letters of recommendations, transcripts, and copy of certification(s) at  https://www.applitrack.com/ieacademy/onlineapp/
 
Start Date: Negotiable, between February 1, 2026 and July 1, 2026
 




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Paraeducator 2025-26 School Year

JobID: 290

Position Type:
  Support Staff/Teacher Assistant/Paraprofessional


Date Posted:
  6/2/2025


Location:
  Intensive Education Academy


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Description:

•    As defined by the Connecticut State Department of Education: "An employee who assists teachers and/or other professional educators or therapists in the delivery of instructional and related services to students. The teacher assistant works under the direct supervision of the teacher or other certified or licensed professional."
•    Provides instructional support but does not provide direct initial instruction.

Job Summary:

•    Provides instructional support but does not provide direct initial instruction
•    Assists teacher with maintaining learner-centered supportive environments .
•    Aids students by reviewing instructions on material taught. Reinforces the content that has already been taught. Assists classroom teacher in building and maintaining effective instructional team.
•    Ensures that every action and decision made in the roles of a teaching assistant reflects the IEA Mission.
•    Assists with job coaching students in a prevocational setting in-house or with outside employer (when applicable).
•    Performs alternate duties wherever and whenever needed within the school.
•    Has a clear understanding of the IEP information that is pertinent to the role of Teacher's Assistant as an implementer.
•    Assists the certified staff in devising special strategies for reinforcing learning materials and skills based on a sympathetic understanding of individual students, their needs, interests, and abilities.
•    Enhances and develops his/her experience and knowledge in working with students with Special Needs.
•    Performs tasks assigned by teacher for the smooth running of the classroom. Shares his/her areas of expertise to enrich class activities.
•    Alerts the certified staff to any problem or special information about an individual student.
•    Performs assigned supervision of students during lunch periods, play periods, and on field trips.
•    When requested, serves as a resource person to the PPT.
•    Performs assigned non-instructional classroom duties, such as snack time, toileting, and clothing routines.
•    Keeps current and knowledgeable of basic understanding of specific disabilities especially those specific to the student responsible for. In addition, maintains current knowledge of how to interact appropriately with the student(s) by knowing some of the common characteristics of the student(s) to handle difficult and/or sensitive situations and to provide a more positive approach.
•    Performs basic clerical tasks, such as copying, taking notes, and inputting information into a computer
•    Establishes and maintains effective and appropriate relationships with students, parents, and staff.
•    Acts in an appropriate and professional manner, and according to the IEA policies, procedures, and processes.
•    Understands and adheres to all lEA educational philosophies, policies and procedures including student safety and security. Will read and become very familiar with IEA Staff Handbook and the Parent/Student Handbook, Emergency Procedures, and Fire Drill Procedures.

Qualifications:

•    Earned an Associates Degree or passed the Paraprofessional test with a score of 457 or higher.
•    Understands confidential material and conversations. Respects and can handle the sensitivity of confidential information, documents, and situations.
•    Adaptability and flexibility, teamwork, planning and organization and problem solving .
•    Possesses good communication skills (verbal and written) .
•    Possesses ability to maintain professional conduct at all times .
•    Possesses good time management skills .
•    Is reliable and dependable, with an excellent attendance record .
•    Possesses good mathematics, reading and writing skills .
•    Demonstrates a caring, compassionate and empathetic nature .
•    Desires to assist students with special needs in a learning environment
•    Possesses emotional maturity and stability necessary for the specialized work involved
•    Uses discretion, confidentiality and sensitivity in all matters related to IEA staff, students, and their families.
•    Uses critical thinking and active listening when assisting students, especially during stressful conditions
•    Demonstrates ethical behavior and confidentiality of information about students in school environment and community.

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