Director of Special Education & Student Services

TrulyHired; Wingate (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Act 93 Benefits

Job summary

The Bald Eagle Area School District in Wingate, PA seeks a motivated leader for the role of Director of Special Education & Student Services. The director directs the district's Special Education program, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and coordinating with school physicians, counselors, nurses, and MTTS staff.

The position requires a Master's degree, appropriate administrative credentials, and experience supervising special education staff.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Special Education Supervisory certificate and Principal certificate or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Directs the district's Special Education program and ensures integration with instructional departments and state requirements.
• Oversees special education teachers, paraprofessionals, school psychologists, MTTS Coordinator, and student support personnel.
• Coordinates work with building administrators and site staff to support student services and compliance.

Education

Master's degree in Education

Special Education Supervisory certificate

Principal certificate

PA Administrative / Supervisory experience

Job description

Job Description

The Bald Eagle Area School District, located within a short drive of the campuses of Penn State University and Lock Haven University, offers a robust educational program for students in a community-focused setting. The district combines easy access to the opportunities and amenities of nearby college campuses, with the tight-knit family feel of our rural community school district. We are in search of a motivated applicant to join the BEA family for the following position:

Director of Special Education & Student Services

Position Summary

The Director of Special Education & Student Services directs the Special Education program of the District. The Director ensures program integration with the other instructional departments and the State. The Director ensures compliance with Special Education Regulations - State and Federal. The Director of Special Education & Student Services directs the work of special education teachers, paraprofessionals, school psychologists, and the MTTS Coordinator. The Director of Special Education and Student Services, in consultation with building administrators, coordinates the work of student support personnel including school nurses, school counselors, etc.

Education and Experience

Masters degree from an accredited college or university, with at least 2-3 years Administrative experience. Special Education Supervisory certificate and Principal certificate or 5 years experience in Special Education.

Terms and Hours of Employment

12 month, 7.5 hours, 7:30 - 4:00

Vacation/Sick/Personal/Emergency/Holidays

Benefits as provided under the Act 93 Agreement

Holidays

Same as Professional Staff

Salary

Competitive salary based on experience

Application Deadline: 8/18/2026

• Resume AND Cover Letter (scan into one document or save as a PDF as one document)


• Teaching Certificate AND College Transcripts (scan into one document or save as a PDF as one document)


• Act 126 (Mandated Reporter)


• Current Clearances Required (within one year) - current staff your clearances are on file so this portion doesn't pertain to you


• Act 34 (PA Criminal History)


• Act 114 (FBI Fingerprint)


• Act 151 (PA Child Abuse)


• Act 168 paperwork


• Current Physical (will accept if completed within 6 month of hire start date)


• Current TB test (will accept if completed within 6 month of hire start date)

Clearances must be attached to your online application to be considered for an interview.

Clearances MUST be for employment. Volunteer clearances will NOT be accepted.

Information regarding clearances can be found on our website - https://www.beasd.org/o/district-office/page/clearance-information

Christopher Santini
Superintendent
Bald Eagle Area School District
751 S. Eagle Valley Road
Wingate, PA 16823

All application materials need to be submitted online. Please do not submit hard copies or email back-up documents.

General application questions may be directed to Human Resources via email at [e-mail] or by calling 814-355-4860 ext. 3107.

The Bald Eagle Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin or disability in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI, Title IX, Section 504, and Americans with Disabilities Act. For information regarding civil rights, grievance procedures and services, or activities and facilities that are accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities, contact the Title IX Coordinator or Title IX Compliance Officer, Bald Eagle Area School District, 751 S Eagle Valley Rd, Wingate, PA 16823, [phone].