Program Administrator-Special Education, Student Services, and Alternative Education

Berks County Intermediate Unit; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 82,323 - 100,618; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Long term disability

Life insurance

PSERS retirement system

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) seeks an Acting Director of Special Education and/or Student Services to provide appropriate supports for students in BCIU programs or on assignment in districts, aligned with mandates.

Responsibilities include directing operations for special education, alternative education, and student services, and collaborating with school districts to coordinate programs, space, and materials. Salary offers growth with experience.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• Valid Pennsylvania Certification as Supervisor of Special Education or Principal; Principal Certification preferred for building-level administrator positions.
• Five (5) years experience in education or related field; experience in special education and/or alternative education preferred.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively and cooperatively with administrative, professional, and non-professional staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the efficient and effective operation of special education, alternative education, and student services programs.
• Recruit, select, supervise, and evaluate professional and non-professional employees within the assigned program.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services, including collaboration with school districts and principals, to secure space and materials and coordinate services for students.
• Coordinate and staff programs and services in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Collaboration

Educational Leadership

Education

Advanced degree in Special Education or Educational Leadership

PA Certification: Supervisor of Special Education or Principal

Job description

Are you looking for a career that would make a difference in the lives of children and families in Berks County? The Berks County Intermediate Unit (BCIU) is seeking dedicated and passionate individuals to make an impact on the 70,000+ students and their families in Berks County. If you have the heart to serve, we encourage you to explore career opportunities with the BCIU!

Summary of position

Provide appropriate special education, alternative education, and student services supports for students in BCIU operated programs and/or on assignment in school districts as Acting Director of Special Education and/or Student Services when requested, in accordance with state, federal, and local mandates in conjunction with local school districts.

Responsibilities

• Provide for the efficient and effective operation of special education, alternative education, and student services programs.
• Recruit, select, recommend, supervise, and evaluate professional and non-professional employees within the assigned program.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services, including ongoing collaboration with school districts, principals, special education directors, etc., to secure space and materials and coordinate services for students.
• Coordinate and staff programs and services in compliance with local, state, and federal requirements.

Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field.
• Valid Pennsylvania Certification as Supervisor of Special Education or Principal.For building-level administrator positions, a Principal Certification is preferred.
• Five (5) years experience in education or related field; experience in special education and/or alternative education preferred.
• Ability to supervise and work effectively and cooperatively with administrative, professional, and non-professional staff.

Schedule

Full-time, 12 months/year

Salary

Starting at $91,471/year

Benefits Included

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Long term disability
• Life insurance
• Eligible for PSERS, PA Public School Employees Retirement System
• Employee Assistance Program to include three free counseling sessions