Head of Special Education & IEP Compliance

Public Health Management Corporation; Washington (Washington County); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairwold Academy located in Fort Washington, PA, a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation, seeks a Director of Special Education to lead SPED services and ensure regulatory compliance. The role oversees 8 FTEs and vendor contracts to sustain 100+ professionals delivering IEP-based services.

The Director will manage curriculum adaptations, staff training, and ensure fiscally compliant IEP implementation, reporting to the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Current PA Administrative certification or coursework towards certification.
• At least ten years of related educational experience.
• At least five years in a school administrator role or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of Special Education services and ensure compliance with IDEA and PA regulations.
• Develop and monitor annual budgets for Special Education services.
• Supervise clinical programs, interventions, and staff; evaluate performance.
• Ensure accurate IEP implementation and data reporting across systems.
• Prepare for and represent the program during audits, mediations, and due process.

Skills

Leadership

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Team supervision

IEP knowledge

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education

Pennsylvania Administrative certification

Job description

Fairwold Academy located in Fort Washington, PA, a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation, seeks a Director of Special Education to lead SPED services and ensure regulatory compliance. The role oversees 8 FTEs and vendor contracts to sustain 100+ professionals delivering IEP-based services.

The Director will manage curriculum adaptations, staff training, and ensure fiscally compliant IEP implementation, reporting to the Executive Director.