Regional Program Administrator → $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

🔷 Starting Salary :   $90,000 - $100,000 / year based on experience PLUS $5,000 Sign-on Bonus!

🏫 Environment :   Special Education Programs, Grades K-12

🗺️ Regional Assignment :   Plano, TX  |  Prosper, TX

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education , a growing, dynamic organization with a social mission to offer hope, is seeking a Regional Program Administrator to join our award-winning Special Education team and perform meaningful work in a culture that welcomes innovation, encourages creative expression and offers limitless potential for personal and professional satisfaction!

If you thrive in a collaborative, goal-oriented environment focused on meaningful outcomes for students with special education needs, seek a career filled with genuine purpose, and possess strong problem-solving skills, compassion and exceptional dedication —   We Should Talk!   📲

As the Regional Program Administrator , you will be responsible for maintaining operational and instructional fidelity across education programs within a defined geography— ensuring curriculum, instruction, and assessment are delivered with rigor, consistency, and measurable impact. As the chief educational assurance agent, you'll ensure consistent compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and ChanceLight standards while empowering teams to deliver positive, equitable learning outcomes for every student, every day.

This position works under general direction from the Sr. Vice President, Operations in overseeing all site operations and functions as the liaison between the site and the school districts’ designated site contacts by establishing and maintaining positive, interactive, working relationships.

‖ Responsibilities Include :

Implementing ChanceLight educational policies, procedures, and standards—aligning curricula and instructional practices to national and state content standards, IDEA / ESSA requirements, and applicable education law to ensure fidelity and consistency across sites.

Coaching and supervising instructional staff on state standards, assessment literacy, curriculum alignment, and classroom systems—providing job-embedded training, calibrated observations, and actionable feedback to scale evidence-based teaching practices.

Overseeing schoolwide assessment systems (diagnostic, formative, interim, and summative)—validating assessment calendars, ensuring secure administration, and monitoring student progress and growth trajectories.

Training teams to analyze student data (including subgroup and IEP goal data) and applying evidence-based strategies (MTSS / RTI, UDL, explicit instruction) to inform instructional decisions and accelerate achievement.

Researching and recommending evidence-based, standards-aligned curricula and instructional resources that meet Department of Education and district requirements, including procurement and rollout planning.

Reviewing and auditing lesson plans, transcripts, report cards, grading practices, and progress reports for accuracy, compliance, and instructional rigor—calibrating expectations with rubrics and exemplars.

Guiding instructional teams in developing long-term and short-term goals, sequencing implementation roadmaps, and establishing milestones, leading indicators, and success criteria.

Conducting routine quality-assurance reviews at the student, staff, classroom, and site levels—diagnosing gaps, prescribing corrective actions, and verifying impact through follow-up walkthroughs.

Assessing professional learning needs via data (observations, student outcomes, compliance audits) and designing PD that integrates training, side-by-side coaching, and feedback cycles with measurable outcomes.

Training and supporting teams in the development and implementation of high-quality IEPs—aligning goals / benchmarks to evaluation data and present levels, and ensuring progress monitoring and documentation fidelity.

Ensuring consistent implementation of Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)—operationalizing point / level systems, reinforcement schedules, and classroom routines to strengthen school climate.

Leveraging multiple data sources (Integrity Assurance Reviews, Accountability Matrix, formative assessments, attendance / behavior indicators) to inform instructional priorities and drive programmatic and operational decisions.

Establishing and maintaining professional, solutions-oriented communication with parents / caregivers and district partners—providing clear updates on progress, compliance, and outcomes while representing ChanceLight with excellence.

Attending district / organizational meetings and participating in ongoing professional learning (conferences, trainings, seminars) to maintain certifications and advance instructional leadership competencies.

Collaborating cross-functionally with operations, student services, and clinical teams to align schedules, staffing, and resources that enable high-fidelity instructional delivery.

Documenting processes, artifacts, and outcomes—maintaining accurate records and reports to support audits, monitoring visits, and continuous improvement cycles.

Performing other duties as needed to advance organizational goals and sustain a culture of high expectations, compliance, and results.

‖ Qualifications Required :

• Master's degree or higher in education, special education, applied behavior analysis or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a special education instruction credential (Mild-Moderate / Moderate-Severe).
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining a valid state teaching license, education administrator and / or board-certified behavior analyst (BCBA) credential highly preferred.
• Minimum five years prior experience in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with severe learning disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, emotional behavioral disorders, and / or other related disabilities.
• Minimum three years prior experience in school administration or educational leadership, preferably overseeing multi-site schools or education programs.
• Comprehensive knowledge of administrative and school operations, functions, and compliance requirements.
• Well-versed in applied behavior analysis (ABA) including positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), effective teaching strategies, classroom management systems, data-based decision making, functional behavior analysis (FBA) and behavior intervention plans (BIP's).
• Highly knowledgeable in crisis intervention, emergency management and safety practices, preferably in an education and / or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).
• Proficiency in providing motivation and having critical conversations with students that help move them toward realistic goals.
• Highly skilled in providing training, professional development and / or coaching to teachers and education staff.
• Proven ability to build and maintain multiple relationships with students, parents, teachers, leaders and community and / or district partners.
• History of success building credibility, effectively managing multiple projects and collaborating across all organizational levels.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Well-versed in the use of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, computers, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education is the nation’s leading provider of alternative and special education programs for children and young adults.  For more than 50 years, and in partnership with over 235 school districts nationwide, we have helped change the direction of more than 240,000 student lives !

💻 Learn more about our history, our mission and the program services we provide by visiting the link below :

At ChanceLight we believe in providing more than just a job, as a member of our team you'll receive the opportunity to make meaningful impacts, the support needed to achieve success, and all the tools essential to reaching your personal & professional fulfillment!  Y our path to a truly rewarding career starts here – where growth, empowerment, and collaboration define our culture; and every day is a  Chance   to transform lives through education!

‖ Perks and Benefits Include :

If you're ready to start making lasting impacts on the lives of students and contribute to the creation of a brighter future — This Is Your Chance !

Join us and together, we can empower students to overcome challenges, build confidence and unlock their full potential!

Careers, With ChanceLight 💙 Work. With Purpose.

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