Director of Special Education

Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Hills Charter School of Entrepreneurship seeks a Director of Special Education to lead inclusive and equitable education for students with special needs. The Director reports to the CEO and drives program development, compliance, student evaluation, and data reporting.

The role requires a Master’s in Special Education, PA Principal/Supervisor Certification, at least five years in the field with three in leadership, and strong use of educational technology to support staff and learning.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Special Education required.
• PA Principal or Supervisor of Special Education Certification required.
• Minimum five years in special education with at least three years in educational leadership.
• Expertise in educational technology systems to support teacher accountability and student learning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and advocate for inclusive and equitable education for students with special needs.
• Develop program oversight and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws.
• Provide team leadership, staff development, and professional growth opportunities.
• Coordinate student evaluation, data analysis, and reporting efforts.
• Engage with families, the Board of Trustees, and community partners.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Educational technology

Data analysis

Education

Master's Degree in Special Education

PA Principal or Supervisor of Special Education Certification

5+ years in special education with 3+ years leadership

Job description

Description

Director of Special Education Reports to: CEO FLSA Classification: Exempt Purpose: The Special Education Director leads and advocates for the inclusive and equitable education of students with special needs. The Special Education Director is responsible for program development and oversight; compliance in ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local laws and regulations related to special education; team leadership and collaboration; student evaluation and assessment; developing an ongoing professional development program for staff; community engagement; and leading data analysis and reporting efforts.

Job Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Special Education required
• PA Principal or Supervisor of Special Education Certification Required
• Minimum of five (5) years experience in the field of special education, with a minimum of three (3) years of educational leadership experience
• Expertise in the use of educational technology systems to support teacher accountability and facilitate student learning

Competencies

• Leadership skills
• Superior interpersonal skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and coordinate actions with CEO, leadership team, Board of Trustees, families, students, teachers and other staff and third party vendors/contractors
• Consultation and coaching skills
• Cultural competency and responsiveness
• Critical evaluation skills
• Ethical practice
• Documentation
• Presentation skills
• Strict adherence to confidentiality and ability to handle sensitive information
• Attention to detail
• Ability to perform multiple assignments without immediate supervision
• Time management and ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines
• Able to perform basic arithmetic and use basic numeric concepts to perform job tasks
• Aptitude in using spreadsheet, word processing, email, database, and presentation software
• Commitment to entrepreneurial education and the associated values of resourcefulness, problem-solving, persistence, and innovation 1