DirectorDirector of Instructional Services

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• $85k Per Year DirectorDirector of Instructional Services Cornerstones of Care
• Gillis and Ozanam School

Occupation:

Instructional Coordinators

Location:

Kansas City, MO

• 64111

Job Type:

Full Time (30 Hours or More)

Posted:

05/06/2026 Positions available: 1

Source:

MOREAP | US REAP

Web Site:

www.moreap.net Job #: 111753 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Partial Job Description. Opens a new window. We are seeking a Director of Instructional Services to join our team.

Salary Range:

$75,000

• $85,000 This role acts as the co-leader for the Cornerstones of Care K-12 Day Treatment School Program.

In addition to ensuring a trauma informed learning environment, this Director leads the development and implementation of rigorous, student-centered instructional programs that meet both academic and social-emotional needs. This role ensures that curriculum, instruction, and assessment practices are equitable and aligned with state standards and individualized education plans. The Director supports and mentors teachers to deliver high-quality instruction within a therapeutic framework.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Supervise and support teaching staff in implementing instructional best practices and trauma
• informed classroom strategies that reflect the Sanctuary Model's principles.
• Utilizes tools and systems to ensure timely and quality documentation is completed by team members.
• Oversee curriculum development, lesson planning frameworks, and ensure adherence to state standards as well as individualized education programs (IEPs).
• Monitor student academic progress, guide data-driven decision-making, and coordinate comprehensive academic assessments to inform interventions.
• Design professional learning plans and facilitate ongoing teacher professional development to promote continuous growth and development.
• Conducts regular walkthrough observations to monitor classroom management, student engagement, and adherence to trauma-informed practices, providing coaching and feedback to ensure consistency and safety across learning environments
• Conduct formal teaching observations in alignment with school evaluation procedures, providing written feedback and coaching to ensure high-quality instruction and effective classroom management consistent with trauma-informed practices.
• Maintains oversight of timely submission of grades during midterm and end of the quarter.
• Coordinates BIST services with the assigned BIST consultant.
• Uphold educational quality standards across academic programming.
• Supports budget planning by identifying instructional priorities and partnering with the Director of Student Services to manage recurring expenses.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

Our ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of teaching experience in a special education setting and the following:

• A master's degree in education, special education, or educational leadership is required
• Valid Educational Administration Certification is strongly preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of Supervisory or Leadership in a therapeutic, special education or alternative education setting is preferred
• A comprehensive knowledge of trauma-informed practices and academic intervention strategies is essential

OUR BENEFITS

Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes:

• 9 Paid Holidays, Unlimited Paid Time Off, and Paid Sick Leave
• Team members who work at least 30 hours per week are eligible for o Health insurance benefits (medical, prescription, dental, vision) o Cafeteria plans (Health Savings Account (HSA) and Medical and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts) o Ancillary insurance benefits (accident insurance, critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, short-term disability insurance, voluntary life) o Cornerstones of Care provides long-term disability insurance and basic term life/AD&D insurance at no cost to the team member • Retirement savings plan (401K) with employer match • Employee assistance program (EAP) • Tuition reimbursement program • Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

• To view more information on our benefits, please visit our Job Openings page at Join Our Team
• Cornerstones of Care to download the current benefits guide.