Supervisor of Special Education

Supervisor of Special Education

Hamilton City School District Butler County Educational Service Centre - Hamilton, Ohio

Job Title: Supervisor of Special Education

Start Date: 8/1/2026

Location: Administration Building

Job Description: Works under the direction of the Director of Pupil Personnel to establish, maintain, and improve the programs for children in the Special Education Program in accordance with the goal of the school district and with State laws and regulations.

Employment Period: 215 days per year

Qualifications: College degree in the field of special education and hold a valid Ohio Administrative certification. Five years experience preferred in special education administration.

Additional Information: Applicants should attach the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of five references

Key Responsibilities:

• Assists the Director of Special Education and the Executive Director of Elementary/Secondary Programs in meeting the goals and objectives of the Board of Education.
• Acts as a liaison for the district regarding all issues of concern related to Pupil Personnel and Special Education.
• Maintain all Special Education records and submit all reports to state and federal agencies as they relate to Special Education and Pupil Personnel Service areas.
• Articulates and implements a clear vision for moving special education students on a continuum from the least restrictive environment (LRE) to inclusion in regular education classes.
• Assists building administrators in the planning, development, implementation, and refinement of instructional resources.
• Mentors and leads all intervention specialists and general education teachers in the use of data and appropriate instructional strategies based off diagnostic data.
• Facilitates and recommends to building administrators efficient plans on the transition of students within the building, district and out of the district.
• Attends and participates in conferences and workshops designed to increase professional understanding.
• Provides for the referral of students to other agencies and serves as the facilitator with the selected agency.
• Assists in the planning, development, and implementation of curricula for students
• Assists building administrators in the scheduling of all special education students.
• Develops comprehensive behavioral services to meet the needs of special education students.
• Identify, coordinate, and implement relevant staff development for Pupil Personnel and Special Education.
• Implement a viable system of parent involvement and community relationships.
• Attend Board of Education Meetings and prepare reports and presentations, as needed.
• Develop programming for new staff regarding Pupil Personnel and Special Education.
• Provide procedures for homebound instruction.
• Refer, coordinate, and monitor special education programs for students placed out of the district.
• Provide screening programs, mental health activities, and referral to and consultation with outside agencies.
• Implement a differentiated referral system allowing school personnel and parents to request evaluation, if appropriate.
• Acts as a consultant in problems involving special education, promotion policy, reports to parents, and other areas where professional knowledge would be warranted.
• Assists in the establishment and implementation of school policies and procedures relating to federal and state laws for special education and Chapter 3301-51 of the Administrative Code.

Qualifications:

1. Master's Degree or higher from an accredited educational institution
2. Valid Ohio Certificate/License for Supervisor or Administrator
3. Minimum of three (3) years as a teacher in special education or related services
4. Preferred administrative experience in the following areas:

• Curriculum Compliance
• Home Instruction
• Nursing Services
• Parent Education Service
• Leadership Assessment
• Educational Technology
• Intervention Staff Development Placement
• Consultation Differentiation Evaluation

Job Goals:

Under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director of Elementary/Secondary Programs, assists in directing the district's Special Education/Pupil Personnel programming

Position Type: Full-time Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education