Executive Director of Students with Exceptionalities

Poughkeepsie City School District; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 155,000 - 182,000; Full time

Job summary

The Poughkeepsie City School District seeks an Interim Executive Director of Students with Exceptionalities to lead district-wide special education and student support services.

The role requires collaboration with staff, families, and community partners to ensure equity, access, and effective resource use, reporting to the Assistant Superintendent and serving on the cabinet.

Qualifications

• Clear communication and interpersonal skills with diverse stakeholders.
• Knowledge of CSE/504 processes and special education practices.
• Experience supporting students in urban school districts.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight for district-wide special education programs.
• Collaborate with staff, families, and community partners to promote equity and inclusion.
• Lead program evaluation, data interpretation, and strategic decision-making.
• Develop long-range student support plans and monitor outcomes.
• Manage budgets, grants, and compliance reporting for services to students.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Urban district experience

Special education knowledge

Education

NYS School District Administrator certification

Job description

Executive Director of Students with Exceptionalities JobID: 1661

BOARD OF EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

18 South Perry Street

RECRUITMENT BULLETIN #: 26-27-14 INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STUDENTS WITH

EXCEPTIONALITIES

JULY 2026 POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

NOTICE OF POSITION

UPDATED

POSITION:

The Superintendent of Schools, Mr. Gregory Mott, is interested in receiving applications from qualified candidates for the position of:

INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF STUDENTS WITH EXCEPTIONALITIES

POUGHKEEPSIE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Appropriate NYS School District Administrator certification;
• 5-7 years administrative experience;
• CSE, 504 and Special Education experience required;
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills and have a robust understanding of effective, results-driven student support models;
• Prior administrative experience in the field of student support services in a diverse, urban school district.

DUTIES:

The Poughkeepsie City School District (PCSD) focuses on providing students and parents with pathways to opportunity that will lead to achievement and success. The Office of Students with Exceptionalities seeks to

work collaboratively with District and non-District stakeholders to promote equity, access, and inclusion with continuous quality improvement and effective resource utilization in executing its commitment to students and

parents. Under the direction of the Executive Director for Students with Exceptionalities, the Coordinator will be responsible for working with school staff and community partners to create safe, healthy, and welcoming school

environments that fosters children's social, emotional, and wellness development.

The Executive Director will also be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:

• Reports to the Assistant Superintendent of Pupil Personnel and Special Services;
• Ensures instructional and organizational coherence district-wide for special education programs and family/student support services required by schools and as defined by law;
• Provides oversight and supervision in program management, to make appropriate recommendations for areas of compliance, innovation and identified need;
• Works with staff in program evaluation, design, interpretation of data and strategic decision-making, drawing on SMART (specific, measurable, action-oriented, results-driven and time-bound) goals strategies;
• Provides leadership, oversight and support for special education;
• Serves as a member of the Superintendent's cabinet and management and support team;
• Develops and integrates long-range district-wide student support plans and monitoring systems;
• Identifies community partnerships and serves on committees related to family and student support services;
• Works with direct reports, cabinet members and all school communities with strategic planning, monitoring systems, budget development and implementation plans for major initiatives;
• Researches, writes, edits and reviews correspondence and prepares reports at the local, state and federal levels, specific to special education/student support services and areas of compliance;
• Responds to questions from all stakeholders regarding student placement issues and related policies;
• Collaborates and analyzes system-wide student data and makes collaborative recommendations for adjustments in educational initiatives and budget support based on student results;
• Ensures that all grants, financial reports and state reporting systems are completed with fidelity;
• Provides leadership in the development and review of policies, systems and procedures to provide an effective and coordinated delivery of support services to all scholars;
• Engages school leaders, staff members and student support team members to maximize student attendance, minimize student suspensions/disciplinary infractions and ensure effective and efficient delivery of academic and non-academic support services;
• Strategically and periodically evaluates district services and programs for students; identifies opportunities for greater effectiveness, efficiency and cost savings;
• Systemizes and streamlines student support procedures including through technology integration;
• Promotes transparency and codifies processes within the Office of Students with Exceptionalities;
• Builds a strong customer service culture within the Office of Students with Exceptionalities;
• Creates and implements policies and systems that authentically engage parents and the community in the SMART goal planning process for their scholars;
• Ensures a results-driven, academic return on investment for programs and initiatives;
• Works collaboratively with transportation to ensure appropriate programming of students with disabilities;
• Ensures compliance with meeting students with disabilities and American with disabilities accommodations;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

APPOINTMENT:

Appointment will be made by the Board of Education upon the recommendation of the Superintendent following assessment of training, experience, certifications, credentials and evaluation of service. Personal interviews shall be conducted where appropriate.

SALARY:

According to PPSAA contract - $154,760-$182,300

EFFECTIVE DATE:

As soon as applicable

FINAL DATE TO APPLY:

August 31, 2026

The Poughkeepsie City School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or marital status; nor does it apply any other arbitrary measure which would tend to deprive persons of their constitutional rights.