Director of Education Diagnostics and School Psychology
Nashville, Tennessee / Dallas, Texas / Ft. Worth, Texas
Providers – School Psychologist Team /
Full-Time /
Hybrid
About Thrive Therapies Group Inc.
At Thrive Therapies Group, we are on a mission to revolutionize special education in the United States. We deliver results-driven therapies and related services to children with diverse needs—removing barriers to academic achievement and well-being. We believe that health and well-being are foundational to learning, and that schools can’t do this work alone. That’s why we partner with mission-centered leaders, schools, and districts to deliver highly effective, data-informed services that drive real outcomes in both the treatment and classroom settings. In 2023, Thrive disrupted the school-based healthcare and special education landscape through our novel tech-enabled model. Our impact has expanded across five states, captured national attention in special education spaces, and earned us a range of recognitions, such as Healthcare Start-Up of the Year.
About the Role
We are seeking a passionate, strategic, and values-driven leader to serve as our Director of Education Diagnostics and School Psychology. This individual will guide our rapidly growing diagnostic services, lead a high-performing team across regions, and shape how educational evaluations are delivered across our partner districts and schools.If you're a leader who believes in the power of high-quality data, practices that unite communities and stakeholders, and collaborative care—and you're ready to push boundaries for the sake of students—this is the role for you.
Key Responsibilities
🧠 Leadership & Supervision
- Supervise and drive the performance of multi-regional teams of school psychologists and diagnosticians
- Maintain excellence in evaluation quality, equity, and compliance
- Foster a team culture rooted in collaboration, accountability, and growth
🚀 Program Strategy & Innovation
- Design and scale our diagnostic service model across school systems
- Implement protocols and data systems to measure impact
- Introduce innovative tools and practices that support access and outcomes
👩🏽🏫 School & Family Engagement
- Consult with district and school partners on MTSS, eligibility, IEPs, and interventions
- Support school-based teams through training and technical assistance
- Ensure services are culturally responsive and family-centered
📋 Operations & Compliance
- Manage caseloads, documentation, scheduling, and systems
- Support the recruitment and onboarding of team members
- Ensure compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and state-specific guidelines
Who We’re Looking For
Minimum Qualifications
- Advanced degree (PhD, PsyD, EdS) in School Psychology or related field
- Licensed or license-eligible School Psychologist in TN and TX
- 5+ years of direct experience conducting psychoeducational evaluations
- 2+ years of formal leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of special education law, eligibility processes, and best practices
Preferred Attributes
- Experience in school-based or multidisciplinary care settings
- Demonstrated commitment to equity and inclusion
- Exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
- Comfort working in an innovative, start-up and fast-paced environment
What Thrive Offers
💼 Competitive salary based on experience
🩺 Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
🏖️ Paid time off and holidays
🧘♀️ Flexible schedule and remote/hybrid work options
📚 Annual professional development stipend
💡 A passionate, mission-aligned team committed to equity and impact
How to Apply
Please submit your resume, a cover letter (detailing your leadership approach and alignment with Thrive’s mission), and three professional references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Thrive Therapies Group Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at every level of our organization and encourage candidates from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply.
