Director of Specialized Programs & Extended Services

Board of Education of Charles County; La Plata (MD); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Charles County Public Schools seeks an executive leader to direct the district’s specialized instructional programs, including SOAR, EA, ACHIEVE, ACE, ESY, and Autism Waiver. You will set division priorities and align initiatives with district goals to ensure equity and sustainable impact.

Responsibilities include capacity planning, staffing, and coordinating with Nonpublic Programs, transition services, and cross-divisional teams.

Qualifications

• Master's or advanced graduate degree in Special Education; Maryland certification in Special Education required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Special Education.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience with students in specialized programs.
• Maryland Administrator I credential required.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of specialized instructional programs (SOAR, EA, ACHIEVE, ACE, Secondary Transition, ESY, Autism Waiver).
• Develop division priorities, measurable goals, and program improvement plans aligned with district initiatives.
• Direct capacity planning, staffing, locations, enrollment projections, and resource needs.
• Guide continuum of services, placement decisions, and collaboration with Nonpublic Programs.
• Oversee ESY and Autism Waiver program delivery and evaluation.
• Provide executive leadership for transition services, community partnerships, and postsecondary planning.
• Develop dashboards and conduct annual program evaluations to drive improvements.
• Collaborate across divisions to ensure effective program implementation.

Skills

Leadership

Special Education

Program Management

Compliance

Communication

Data Analysis

Strategic Planning

Education

Maryland Administrator I credential

Master's in Special Education

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Charles County Public Schools seeks an executive leader to direct the district’s specialized instructional programs, including SOAR, EA, ACHIEVE, ACE, ESY, and Autism Waiver. You will set division priorities and align initiatives with district goals to ensure equity and sustainable impact.

Responsibilities include capacity planning, staffing, and coordinating with Nonpublic Programs, transition services, and cross-divisional teams.