Location: Flexible within the US
Type: Full-time
Team: Teacher Preparation
Start Date: August 11, 2025
Priority Application Review Deadline: June, 16th 2025
Summary:
Relay Graduate School of Education (Relay) is an accredited not-for-profit institution of higher education serving thousands of educators from across the country, from pre-service teachers to system-level leaders. Our mission is to ensure that all students are taught by excellent educators, in order to build a more just world where every student has a clear path to a fulfilling life.
The Teacher Preparation Instructional Team at Relay Graduate School of Education is dedicated to fostering pedagogical excellence and providing comprehensive student support for both pre-service and in-service teachers. The division oversees academic programs, faculty, and student support across all licensure- and degree-granting components.
The Assistant Dean, SPED Clinical Experience is a key leader on the Teacher Preparation team, responsible for driving excellence across Relay’s General Special Education, Early Childhood Special Education, and Advanced Certificate programs. Reporting to the Dean of Teacher Programs, this role ensures programs are supported by innovative systems, curricula, and policies that integrate seamlessly with clinical experiences and prepare educators to meet diverse learning needs. The Assistant Dean collaborates cross-functionally and engages internal and external stakeholders to advance Relay’s mission of educational equity.
This position requires a visionary educator who can balance strategic leadership with hands-on faculty responsibilities. The Assistant Dean will manage a multi-tiered team and make data-informed decisions to improve student outcomes across SPED programs. We seek a candidate with demonstrated expertise in special education and culturally responsive, inclusive pedagogy—and exceptional people and project management skills. The ideal candidate will bring adaptive leadership skills, a commitment to continuous improvement, and the ability to empower faculty and students toward holistic growth and achievement for all learners.
Role’s Contributions (Duties and Responsibilities):
The essential responsibilities of this position, while not limited to the following, will include:
Cross-Program Leadership (45%)
Faculty Development & Management (35%)
Teaching & Design Responsibilities (15%)
Institutional Strategy and Service (5%)
QUALIFICATIONS
First and foremost, the Assistant Dean, SPED Clinical Experience must share the Relay community’s commitment to working together to improve student growth and achievement through phenomenal teacher preparation grounded in diversity, equity, inclusion, and anti-racism. This includes providing teacher preparation programs that set novice teachers up to succeed in the classroom from day one; leadership programs that train new and veteran school and district leaders to best serve their school communities; and teacher-facing professional education that provides ongoing learning to educators. Additionally, for this position we’re looking for candidates that possess a combination of the following skills:
Preferred Qualifications:
Relay prepares teachers and school leaders to teach students of all identities and backgrounds in order to push toward a time when this country no longer faces stark educational inequities. We recruit, develop, support, and retain a diverse staff, faculty, and graduate student body because we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and actively anti-racist institution. We know, and the data supports, that diversity, equity, and inclusion cultivate an environment in which people of all backgrounds can thrive and this is critical to achieving our mission of educational excellence and equity.
To fulfill that commitment, Relay encourages applicants of all backgrounds and identities to apply for roles that align with their own interests and career trajectory. If you meet a majority of the qualifications and see yourself in this role, we would love to see your application!
COMPENSATION
Relay is committed to creating and maintaining a compensation and benefits system that supports our ability to recruit and retain a diverse and talented team. As we make decisions about compensation, we will be guided by the following values: clarity, consistency, and internal equity. The salary range for this role is $115,133-$138,159. New hires will be offered a salary at the starting point of the range, $115,133 to allow for an equitable starting salary process and continual salary growth during an employee’s time at Relay GSE.
To ensure internal pay equity:
Relay offers a comprehensive total rewards package. For full-time roles, this includes health insurance benefits, disability and life insurance, retirement plan, professional development, gym reimbursement, adoption assistance, paid time off (PTO), parental leave, etc. To learn more about Relay’s benefits, please visit here.
WORK LOCATION POLICY
Employees must have a primary work location within the U.S., where they are legally authorized to work. Relay is a registered employer in the following states: California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington State and Washington DC. Please note that Relay Graduate School of Education's headquarters are in New York City. Employees who choose to perform work from states not listed here will be subject to NYC state withholdings.
Relay Graduate School of Education provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees.
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