Special Education Supervisor

Special Education Supervisor JobID: 1637

• Position Type:

  ADMINISTRATOR - PDE CERTIFIED/ SPECIAL EDUCATION SUPERVISOR

• Date Posted:

  2/10/2026

• Location:

  Schnecksville, PA

Position Definition: TheSupervisor of Special Programs and Services is responsible for supervising and coordinating the special education programs/services to which he/she is assigned.

Relationship: This Supervisor of Special Programs and Services position shall be assigned to theEarly Intervention Programand be responsible to the Assistant Director of Special Programs and Services based on assignment.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• PDE Supervisor of Special Education Certificate, preferred.

• PDE Principal Certificate with 3 years special education supervision experience will be considered.

• Dually PDE Certified Principal and Special Education Supervisor, preferred.

• Minimum 3 years special education supervisory experience, preferred.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Demonstrates leadership ability.

• Demonstrates the ability to make professional decisions.

• Demonstrates organizational skills.

• Demonstrates the ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Demonstrates the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrates interpersonal skills for dealing with staff through patience, consistency, fairness, and understanding.

• Demonstrates the ability to conduct a thorough and fair investigation.

• Demonstrates the ability to manage personnel through the use of procedures and consistent decision making.

• Demonstrates a proficient understanding and utilization of Microsoft Office Suite and other software packages for use in the Special Programs and Services department.

• Demonstrates the ability to interpret and implement knowledge of federal and state special education standards, and CLIU #21 Board Policies.

• Proficient data collection, data reporting, and data interpretation skills.

• Demonstrates the ability to act as a liaison with constituent schools and agencies.

• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with staff, co-workers, community members, parents, board members, schools, agencies, and administration.

• Demonstrates the ability to successfully address emergency situations that pose a risk to the well-being, safety, and security of students and staff.

• Demonstrates the ability to remain professional under pressure.

• Demonstrates the ability to attend work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities.

Physical:

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), carry, or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.

• Ability to independently ambulate in and around work locations.

• Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.

• Ability to travel in and drive a CLIU #21 vehicle.

• Ability to exhibit good manual dexterity to effectively carry out function, duties, and responsibilities.

• Ability and availability to travel overnight.

• Speaking and hearing ability sufficient to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes.

• Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.

Authority: TheSupervisor Special Programs and Services will have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Functions/Duties/Responsibilities:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

Essential:

• Oversees teachers in preparing and maintaining ongoing instructional programs including appropriate supportive services.

• Assesses curriculum effectiveness and implements change when necessary.

• Supervises and evaluates professional and paraprofessional performances in an effective and fair manner.

• Provides staff development through effective supervision.

• Participates in the planning and development of appropriate programs and services for special education, nonpublic schools and correctional facilities.

• Consults with school district personnel and corrections contacts regarding special education, nonpublic, and corrections programming.

• Supervises the appropriate steps in the referral-placement process.

• Recruits, screens, and recommends staff for employment in areas for which responsible.

• Establishes working relationships with parents, school personnel, agency personnel, and the community.

• Approves the placement and individual educational program for students placed in programs under his/her supervision.

• Assesses program needs and staffing and makes recommendations for new programs or revisions to current programs.

• Provides assistance and direction to professional staff regarding program implementation including all aspects of identification, assessment, scheduling, placement, and record keeping for students in classrooms and itinerant programs.

• Assists in the development of the budget and maintains monitoring of the budget for all aspects of programs under his/her supervision.

• Schedules regular team meetings for staff, parent conferences, IEP team meetings as deemed by the supervisor.

• Maintains appropriate records for assigned programs and services.

Secondary:

• Participates in the planning and development of special programs and projects.

• Participates in the orientation for new staff.

• Participates in the development of a comprehensive inservice plan.

• Maintains professional knowledge through review of professional literature, attendance at workshops, field visitations, research, and formal study.

• Approves schedules and caseloads and supervises such schedules to ensure they are maintained effectively.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Director of Special Programs and Services.