Executive Director

THIS POSTING IS FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR **START DATE JULY 1, 2026**

OPEN UNTIL FILLED - FIRST REVIEW OF CANDIDATES WILL BE JANAURY 10, 2026

SALARY RANGE - Dependent upon education and experience

From $78,000-$108,000 Master's degree

From $83,000-$112,000 Doctoral degree

This position is on-site in Fremont County, Wyoming. We have centers located in Lander and Riverton. The Executive Director will be required to split their work-time between the two facilities on a weekly basis.

REPORTS TO:

Board of Directors

IDEAL CANDIDATE:

The ideal candidate is a mission-driven nonprofit leader with experience in early childhood and/or special education who understands the realities of serving families across rural Wyoming. They are a collaborative, visible leader who builds strong relationships with staff, a volunteer Board, donors, and community partners, and who values transparency, accountability, and local engagement.

This candidate brings practical experience in nonprofit management, including budgeting, grants, fundraising, and regulatory compliance (IDEA and Wyoming Chapter 7). Adaptable and solutions-oriented, the ideal candidate is comfortable balancing strategic leadership with hands-on operations and are committed to sustaining high-quality, community-based services for children with disabilities and their families.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Executive Director supervises, manages, and administers all functions of the program, which provides comprehensive, coordinated, early childhood and special education/early intervention services in compliance with the goals and objectives of Child Development Services of Fremont County.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Early Childhood Education, or a related field required.
• Five years’ experience in Special Education or Early Childhood Education or a related field is preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Current CPR certification through AHA or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.

EXPERIENCE:

Practical and administrative experience in fiscal management, fundraising, and grant preparation.

Knowledge of Public Law (I.D.E.A.) and the Wyoming Department of Special Education, Chapter 7, Services for Children with Disabilities; assessment materials and ECSE curriculum.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Center Coordinators, Human Resources Manager, Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Language Pathologists.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

· Maintaining open communication and disclosure of conditions, operations and needs of the organization.

· Drafts, presents, and recommends organizational policies and programs to the Board.

· Prepares and presents a monthly report to the Board.

· Maintain open communication with shareholders, partners, elected officials, and funding sources.

· Prepares the annual budget, school calendar and organizational plan.

· Makes timely applications for grant funds and oversees necessary reporting.

· Ensures compliance with the regulations and rules of governing agencies by continually monitoring the organization's service delivery and initiating changes as required.

· Ensures attainment of program objectives through the selection, development, motivation, and evaluation of CDS staff. Specifies staff accountabilities and evaluates performance.

· Supports and directs public relations activities to build and maintain relationships with other organizations and the public.

· Manages programmatic decisions in the best interest of the organization.

· Seeks additional funds through grants and fundraising efforts.

· Oversees all accounting processes, annual audit, payroll, and expenditures.

· Manages and oversees personnel decisions in coordination with the HR Manager.

BENEFITS:

Wyoming State Retirement

Paid Time Off

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and some fine finger dexterity. Generally, the job requires 50% sitting, 45% walking, and 5% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $78,000.00 - $112,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $78,000 - $112,000