Associate Director, Therapeutic Preschool and Elementary Education

Job overview

The Associate Director, Therapeutic Preschool and Elementary Education role is onsite at two locations: Buffalo, NY, and Williamsville, NY. The salary range is $63,000–$71,000 per year. The role supports Gateway Longview’s Therapeutic Preschool and Lynde School, serving students with behavioral, social, and emotional challenges. The associate director oversees integrated educational and clinical services, staff, programming, and compliance so students and families receive services aligned with individual needs and educational goals.

What you'll do

• Oversee therapeutic preschool and elementary education programming
• coordinate educational and clinical services
• support IEP development and implementation
• supervise, train, and evaluate staff
• collaborate with families, schools, and education teams
• manage budgets and program outcomes
• oversee crisis intervention and staff safety training
• and maintain required reports and documentation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate director

therapeutic preschool

elementary education

gateway longview

buffalo ny

williamsville ny

onsite

$63k–$71k/year

special education

clinical services

ieps

staff leadership

monday–friday

school hours

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• wellness program
• employee assistance program
• 403(b)
• up to 11 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays
• up to 33 days of PTO
• flexible working options.

Why this role

Serves both the Therapeutic Preschool in Buffalo and Lynde School in Williamsville; Monday–Friday during normal school hours.

About the employer

Gateway-Longview, Inc. is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.