Impactful Leader, Special Programs & Services

Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit; Shankweilers (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 seeks an Assistant Director of Special Programs and Services to oversee and supervise multiple special education programs. This role supports the Director in administrative tasks, policy implementation, and liaison duties with PDE.

The successful candidate will have PDE administrative certification, 3–5 years of supervisory experience, and strong leadership, communication, and data-management skills to enhance program quality and compliance.

Qualifications

• Education/Experience: Minimum Supervisor of Special Education Certification, Principal Certification or other applicable PDE Administrative Certification.
• 3-5 years' experience as a Supervisor of Special Education, preferred.
• Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to interpret and implement federal/state laws and CLIU #21 policies.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Director in administering CLIU #21 Special Education, Nonpublic, Early Intervention, Related Services, Behavioral Health, Transportation, and other programs.
• Supervise CLIU #21 Special Education Supervisors of Itinerant Services and related programs.
• Manage child accounting, student tracking systems, and transportation records.
• Coordinate data collection and data entry; liaise with PDE/DPW as needed.
• Recruit, screen, and recommend staff for employment.
• Collaborate with districts and nonpublic schools on quality programs.
• Develop and update special education plans and budgets; liaison with PDE.
• Assist in audits/evaluations and in board/meetings preparation.
• Organize professional development and cross-department collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Decision Making

Organizational Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Multitasking

Independence

Interpersonal Skills

Investigations

Personnel Management

Microsoft Office Suite

Policy Knowledge

Data Reporting

Liaison Skills

Education

PDE Administrative Certification (Supervisor/Principal)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21 seeks an Assistant Director of Special Programs and Services to oversee and supervise multiple special education programs. This role supports the Director in administrative tasks, policy implementation, and liaison duties with PDE.

The successful candidate will have PDE administrative certification, 3–5 years of supervisory experience, and strong leadership, communication, and data-management skills to enhance program quality and compliance.