Director of Special Programs Jobs
Director of Special Programs jobs are open across education, government, healthcare, and nonprofit sectors, from program manager to senior director level, with specializations in curriculum development, grant management, and community outreach. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Position Type:
Classified- School-Based
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Date Posted:
11/12/2026
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Location:
WEST SALEM HIGH SCHOOL (213)
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Date Available:
11/23/2026 - 6/17/2027
PURPOSE
To improve student achievement by assisting a licensed teacher in the planning and implementation of an educational program, including individualized education programs (IEPs). Assigned educational programs may include both general and special education settings.
Type: Classified
Hours per day: 7.50
Number of days per year: 188
Status: Temporary
Hourly Range: $24.03 - $30.65
Application Procedure: Apply online
All Applicants, please note: If selected, you will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video. Please note interviews are a required part of the hiring process, non-compliance with the interview eliminates your eligibility for the position.
Salem-Keizer Public Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veterans' status, or other categories protected by ORS Chapter 659A.-
Position Type:
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Position Type:
Classified- School-Based
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Date Posted:
11/12/2026
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Location:
WEST SALEM HIGH SCHOOL (213)
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Date Available:
11/23/2026 - 6/17/2027
PURPOSE
To improve student achievement by assisting a licensed teacher in the planning and implementation of an educational program, including individualized education programs (IEPs). Assigned educational programs may include both general and special education settings.
Type: Classified
Hours per day: 7.50
Number of days per year: 188
Status: Temporary
Hourly Range: $24.03 - $30.65
Application Procedure: Apply online
All Applicants, please note: If selected, you will be asked to participate in an interview process. Interviews are conducted virtually, in person, or via a one-way video. Please note interviews are a required part of the hiring process, non-compliance with the interview eliminates your eligibility for the position.
Salem-Keizer Public Schools does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veterans' status, or other categories protected by ORS Chapter 659A.-
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Who's Hiring
- Salem Keizer Public School12
- WESTFIELD WASHINGTON SCHOOLS7
- Elevance Health4
- Northrop Grumman4
- SpaceX3
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in director of special programs jobs.
- Bachelor's or master's degree in education, public administration, social work, or a related field
- Five or more years of program management or program development experience
- Demonstrated experience managing federal, state, or foundation grants and compliance reporting
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with external community partners
- Experience developing program evaluation frameworks and presenting outcomes to leadership or funders
- Proficiency with project management tools and data tracking or reporting platforms
Tips for Your Director of Special Programs Job Search
Tailor your resume to program outcomes
Directors of special programs are hired on results, so your resume needs to show what changed because of your work. Quantify grant dollars managed, populations served, or programs launched rather than listing duties. Hiring managers in this field scan for impact first.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists director of special programs openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Signal cross-sector fluency in your materials
Many director of special programs roles sit at the intersection of funding agencies, community partners, and internal stakeholders. Your cover letter should name the specific sectors you've worked across and demonstrate you can translate priorities between them without friction.
Target postings by program funding type
Federally funded programs, foundation-backed initiatives, and internally funded special projects each have different compliance expectations and reporting cycles. Identify which funding model you know best and filter your search accordingly so your experience maps directly to what the employer needs.
Prepare a program portfolio before interviews
Bring documented examples of a program you built or restructured from intake to evaluation. Interviewers for this role routinely ask how you handle competing stakeholder priorities, so a one-page program overview with a timeline, budget snapshot, and outcome summary lets you answer concretely.
Negotiate scope and reporting lines, not just title
Director of special programs roles vary widely in authority. Before accepting an offer, clarify which departments you coordinate with, whether you have direct reports or only dotted-line relationships, and how program success is measured at the executive level. These details shape your day-to-day more than the title does.
Director of Special Programs Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most director of special programss?
The most active employers for director of special programss right now are Salem Keizer Public School, WESTFIELD WASHINGTON SCHOOLS, and Elevance Health, and the most openings are in Oregon, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. School districts, university systems, healthcare networks, and government agencies consistently post the highest volume of these roles.
How many director of special programs jobs are remote?
About 53% of director of special programs openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with availability varying significantly by sector. Grant management, curriculum design, and policy coordination sub-functions tend to offer the most remote flexibility, while roles requiring direct program delivery or community engagement are more often in-person.
How do you become a director of special programs?
Start by building a foundation in program coordination or project management within education, government, or the nonprofit sector. Progress into roles with increasing budget and stakeholder responsibility, document your program outcomes carefully, and develop expertise in grant compliance or policy implementation. Most hiring managers want to see a clear arc from coordinator to manager to director before considering candidates for this level.
Can I get hired as a director of special programs without direct experience in the role?
It's possible if you've led complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives in an adjacent capacity, such as a grants manager, program manager, or department lead. Employers care more about whether you've owned a program from design through evaluation than whether your previous title matched exactly. A strong portfolio of outcomes and a network connection inside the organization can close the gap that a resume alone won't.
What does the director of special programs interview process look like?
Expect a first round with HR focused on your program management background, followed by a panel interview with department heads or executive leadership where you'll walk through a specific program you built or improved. Many employers include a brief scenario exercise asking how you'd handle a funding shortfall or a stakeholder conflict. References from funders or community partners carry significant weight at the final stage.
Where can I find and apply to director of special programs jobs?
You can find and apply to director of special programs jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find the roles that match your background and apply directly to each listing without being redirected to separate sites or required to complete duplicate application steps.
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