Director of Special Education & IDEA Compliance

Jersey City Public Schools; Jersey City (NJ); Sur place; USD 130 000 - 170 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Jersey City Public Schools is seeking a Director for the Department of Special Education at Central Office. This leadership role focuses on guiding district-wide Special Education programs, ensuring IDEA compliance, and coordinating services from preschool through high school.

The role requires extensive NJDOE experience, budget oversight, and supervision of CSTs, speech-language staff, and related services, all aligned with state standards and district goals.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Doctorate in Social Work, Psychology, Learning Disabilities Teacher, or Special Education Instruction.
• Valid New Jersey Certificate in one of the above areas.
• Valid New Jersey Certificate of eligibility as Chief School Administrator.
• 10 years of successful educational experience with at least 5 years in an administrative/supervisory capacity.
• Such alternative to the above qualifications as appropriate and acceptable.

Responsabilités

• Direct and ensure district-wide compliance with IDEA, N.J.A.C. 6A:14, Section 504, and state/federal mandates regarding FAPE in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
• Lead the design, delivery, and evaluation of specialized instructional programs, curriculum accommodations, and evidence-based interventions across all K 12 and preschool programs.
• Manage all Special Education due process petitions, NJDOE mediation, complaint investigations, and resolution meetings in coordination with district legal counsel.
• Oversee the preparation and management of the Special Education budget, including local funds, IDEA Consolidated Grant funding, Non-Public allocations, and Extraordinary Aid (EXAID) claims
• Supervise and evaluate Child Study Teams (CST), Special Education Supervisors, Speech-Language Pathologists, Related Services staff, and Special Education Teachers in accordance with NJ Achieve requirements.

Formation

Master's Degree or Doctorate in Social Work, Psychology, Learning Disabilities Teacher, or Special Education Instruction

Valid New Jersey Certificate in one of the above areas

Valid New Jersey Certificate of eligibility as Chief School Administrator

10 years of successful educational experience with at least 5 years in an administrative/supervisory capacity

Such alternative to the above qualifications as appropriate and acceptable

Description du poste

Jersey City Public Schools is seeking a Director for the Department of Special Education at Central Office. This leadership role focuses on guiding district-wide Special Education programs, ensuring IDEA compliance, and coordinating services from preschool through high school.

The role requires extensive NJDOE experience, budget oversight, and supervision of CSTs, speech-language staff, and related services, all aligned with state standards and district goals.