Assistant Director of School Based Services

Foundation for Blind Children is currentlys seeking qualified candidates for a full time Assistant Director position to join our School-Based Services Team. We offer a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, employee events, and more. Apply today to join our team and make a difference in the community! 

Foundation for Blind Children (FBC) is a high profile, nationally recognized nonprofit organization headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.  FBC serves blind and visually impaired individuals of all ages through family and infant support, college and career readiness, adult transition services, a braille and large print library, a prison braille program and one of the largest preschools of its kind in the country.  As a well-established leader in the visually impaired community, FBC emphasizes innovation and solutions, empowering all people we serve to achieve greater confidence and independence.  FBC’s workplace culture consistently ranks in the top 10% of nonprofits in the country with 95% of employees recommending the organization as a great place to work.  Join FBC and help ensure that every person with a visual impairment in Arizona has access to quality services and resources.

The Assistant Director of School Based Services is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operations and instructional programming of the school-based services program for preschool and elementary students with visual impairments. This role functions as both an instructional leader and site manager, ensuring that classrooms are staffed, programs are implemented with fidelity, and services are delivered in alignment with student needs and special education requirements. The Assistant Director provides direct supervision, coaching, and support to teachers, related service providers, and paraeducators, and serves as a primary representative of the program in IEP, placement, and student service discussions. This position works closely with the Sr Director of Educational Services to ensure program quality, compliance, and a stable, well-run school environment.

Job Duties include: 

Site Leadership and Daily Operations

• Serve as the day-to-day site lead for school-based services, ensuring safe, efficient, and consistent operations across classrooms and programs
• Manage staffing logistics, including daily coverage, schedule adjustments, and response to staff absences or vacancies
• Problem-solve in real time to maintain safe, staffed, and effective learning environments
• Coordinate across teams to ensure alignment between classrooms, itinerant services, related services, and support staff
• Support implementation of organizational policies, procedures, and operational expectations
• Staff Supervision and Development
• Supervise and evaluate teachers, related service providers, and paraeducators
• Provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and support to improve employee performance and effectiveness
•  Support onboarding of new staff and ensure clarity in roles, expectations, and responsibilities
• Support professional development aligned with program and organizational needs
• Foster a positive team culture that promotes collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement

IEP and Placement Oversight

• Serve as a representative of the school-based program in IEP meetings, eligibility discussions, and placement decisions
• Collaborate with families, school districts, and educational partners to determine appropriate service levels and educational placements
• Provide input and guidance regarding program capacity, student needs, and service delivery models
• Ensure placement recommendations align with student needs, IEP requirements, and program capabilities
• Support referral, intake, enrollment, transition, and exit processes for students receiving school-based services

Family and Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and maintain positive relationships with families, school districts, ASDB, community partners, and other stakeholders
• Serve as a point of contact for student, family, and program-related concerns. Facilitate problem-solving conversations and support timely resolution of issues
• Collaborate with families, educational teams, and community partners to support student success, service coordination, and positive educational outcomes
• Partner with districts, ASDB, and community agencies to support referrals, placements, transitions, and ongoing services for students with visual impairments

Program Compliance and Student Support

• Support compliance with IDEA, ADE, Medicaid, and private day placement requirements
• Monitor implementation of IEP services and related supports to ensure students receive services as required
• Participate in audits, monitoring activities, corrective action plans, and program review processes as assigned
• Maintain a high level of professional conduct, including ethical leadership, confidentiality, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission and success of the school program.

• Master’s degree in Education, Special Education, Visual Impairments, or a related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience supervising and developing instructional staff in a school setting.
• Valid Arizona Teaching Certificate in Special Education, or a related field.
• Knowledge of special education laws, IDEA requirements, IEP development, transition planning, placement processes, and compliance standards.
• Experience coaching teachers and supporting professional growth in an educational setting.
• Experience leading IEP meetings, eligibility discussions, and multidisciplinary educational teams.
• Experience serving in a leadership role responsible for placement decisions, IEP facilitation, and transition planning for students with disabilities.
• Current Level 1 IVP Fingerprint Clearance Card from AZ Department of Public Safety.
• Current CPR, AED, and First Aid Certification.

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000