Assistant Director - Special Programs and Services - ANTICIPATED

Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit; Shankweilers (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 seeks an Assistant Director of Special Programs and Services to oversee and supervise multiple special education programs. This role supports the Director in administrative tasks, policy implementation, and liaison duties with PDE.

The successful candidate will have PDE administrative certification, 3–5 years of supervisory experience, and strong leadership, communication, and data-management skills to enhance program quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Minimum Supervisor of Special Education Certification, Principal Certification or other applicable PDE Administrative Certification.
• 3-5 years' experience as a Supervisor of Special Education, preferred.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to interpret and implement federal/state laws and CLIU #21 policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in administering CLIU #21 Special Education, Nonpublic, Early Intervention, Related Services, Behavioral Health, Transportation, and other programs.
• Supervise CLIU #21 Special Education Supervisors of Itinerant Services and related programs.
• Manage child accounting, student tracking systems, and transportation records.
• Coordinate data collection and data entry; liaise with PDE/DPW as needed.
• Recruit, screen, and recommend staff for employment.
• Collaborate with districts and nonpublic schools on quality programs.
• Develop and update special education plans and budgets; liaison with PDE.
• Assist in audits/evaluations and in board/meetings preparation.
• Organize professional development and cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Multitasking

Independence

Interpersonal Skills

Investigations

Personnel Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Policy Knowledge

Data Reporting

Liaison Skills

Education

PDE Administrative Certification (Supervisor/Principal)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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Openings as of 8/22/2026

Assistant Director - Special Programs and Services - ANTICIPATED JobID: 1682

• Position Type: ADMINISTRATOR - PDE CERTIFIED/ ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES
• Date Posted: 8/21/2026

Position Definition:

The Assistant Director of Special Programs and Services is responsible for assisting, administering, and supervising Special Programs and Services within the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21.

Relationship:

The Assistant Director of Special Programs and Services shall be responsible to the Director of Special Programs and Services.

Qualifications:

Education/Experience:

• Minimum Supervisor of Special Education Certification, Principal Certification or other applicablePDE Administrative Certification.
• 3-5 years' experience as a Supervisor of Special Education, 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 oversee and/or complete multiple responsibilities at one time.
• 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 Program and Services Department.
• Demonstrates the ability to interpret and implement knowledge of federal and state laws and CLIU #21 Board Policies.
• Possesses proficient data collection, data reporting, and data interpretation skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to act as a liaison with constituent school districts.
• Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively with staff, co-workers, community members, parents, board members, school districts, 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 attend work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities and be available to support programs as needed.

Physical:

• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, communicate (vision, hearing, and speech), and carry or convey sufficient weight to safely and effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around office areas.
• Ability to exhibit appropriate manual dexterity to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.
• Ability to travel in and drive a CLIU #21 vehicle.
• Ability to deliver presentations.
• Ability and availability to travel overnight.
• Vision adequate to read correspondence, computer screen, forms, etc.
• Speaking and hearing ability appropriate to communicate effectively by phone or in person at normal volumes.

Authority:

The Assistant Director of Special Programs and Serviceswill 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.

• Assists the Director of Special Programs and Services in the administration of the CLIU #21 Special Education, Nonpublic, Early Intervention, Related Services, Behavioral Health, Transportation, and/or other Special Service Programs.
• Supervises CLIU #21 Special Education Supervisors of Itinerant Services, Early Intervention, CLIU #21 Operated Programs, Behavioral Health, and Nonpublic Schools and assists them in planning, developing, and implementing programs.
• Assists the Director of Special Programs and Services in managing the child accounting, student tracking systems, transportation, and/or other necessary record keeping.
• Assists in administration of the process of data collection and data entry for all programs and services operated by CLIU #21.Serves as a liaison with PDE and/or DPW.
• Assists in recruitment, screening, and recommendation of staff for employment.
• Consults with and assists local school districts and Nonpublic Schools in the development of quality programs in special education and remedial services.
• Assists the Director of Special Programs and Services in the development and updating of special education plans and consults with local school districts regarding special education plans. Serves as the CLIU #21 liaison with PDE.
• Assists the Director of Special Programs and Services in the process and procedures related to audits and evaluations required within programs/services of the department.
• Assists in the development of agenda items for CLIU #21 Board meetings, supervisor meetings, district contact meetings, and facilities meetings.
• Supervises the overall functioning of the departmental programs in the absence of the Director of Special Programs and Services.
• Assists in maintaining liaison with community agencies, local Right to Education Task Force, nonpublic associations, and private and state schools serving exceptional students.
• Collaborates with other CLIU #21 departments in the provision of quality education programs and services to students and staff.
• Assists in organization of professional development activities for staff working within the department and participates with state initiatives.
• Assists the Director of Special Programs and Services in administering the process of requisition and the ordering of supplies, materials, and equipment for departmental programs and services in cooperation with the Business Manager.
• Assists the Director of Special Program and Services in developing and/or monitoring Special Education, Early Intervention, Behavioral Health, Nonpublic, and Transportation budgets.

Secondary:

• This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned.

Postings current as of 8/22/2026 5:25:12 PM CST.

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