Special Education and Health Services Supervisor

Montgomery-Public-Schools; Alabama; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackson County Board of Education in Alabama is seeking a Special Education and Health Services Supervisor at Central Office.

The role provides leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating Special Education programs district-wide, ensuring compliant evaluation, placement, and services.

Qualified candidates hold a Master’s Degree in School Administration with Alabama certification and five years of teaching experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in School Administration with Alabama Certification.
• Five years of Teaching Experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating Special Education Programs district-wide.
• Ensure students receive appropriate evaluation, placement and services per federal laws and policies.
• Develop, administer and monitor Special Education budgets and programmatic grants.
• Recruit, interview and supervise Special Education personnel; collaborate with principals on supervision.
• Oversee 504 plans, health services and school drug testing in alignment with ADA and federal/state guidelines.

Education

Master’s Degree in School Administration with Alabama Certification

Job description

School/Worksite

Central Office

Title

Special Education and Health Services Supervisor

Job Description

Providing effective leadership in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating Special Education Programs across the school district in fulfillment of Special Education and Federal Guidelines. Ensuring that students receive appropriate evaluation, placement, and services according to federal laws and policies governing Special Education Services. Interpreting and implementing federal, state, and local board policies about Special Education Services. Developing or supervising the development of Special Education plans, reports, programmatic applications, grants, and subsequent amendments required by the school district, the state of Alabama, and/or the United States Department of Education. Developing, administering, and amending the Special Education budgets. Recruiting, Interviewing, and recommending qualified persons for Special Education positions. Supervising district Special Education personnel and collaborating with school principals to provide school-based supervision for special education personnel. Securing, maintaining, and managing material resources including maintaining an accurate inventory when applicable for Special Education. Securing and managing contract services with outside agencies for services related to Special Education. Providing professional training for Special Education personnel. 504 American with Disabilities Act Section 504. Providing effective leadership in fulfilling the legal mandates and complying with the requirements of the American with Disabilities Act. Ensuring that students receive appropriate evaluation, placement, and services according to federal laws and policies. Developing 504 plans, reports, programmatic applications, budgets, and subsequent amendments as required by the Alabama State Department of Education and the United States Department of Education. Developing, administering, amending, and monitoring the 504 budgets. Supervising district 504 personnel. Securing, maintaining, and managing material resources, including an accurate inventory when applicable. Securing and managing 504 contract services with outside agencies for services when needed. Recruiting, Interviewing, and recommending qualified persons for 504 positions. Assisting schools with after‑school programs in the development of compliant Section 504 plans. Training 504 staff at all schools concerning state and federal laws pertaining to 504 students. Collaborating with district leadership to ensure compliance with all legal mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Student Health Services: Recruiting, interviewing, and recommending qualified school nurses. Collaborating with the Lead Nurse to ensure that newly employed nurses receive training in the execution of the duties of a school nurse. Collaborating with the Lead Nurse to ensure that student Health Care Plans are properly created, maintained, and executed. Completing programmatic applications, budgets, and amendments. School Drug Testing: Planning, implementing, and documenting random drug testing in compliance with state requirements. Contracting with a drug testing company to conduct monthly drug testing of randomly selected students and provide a Medical Review Officer who will rule on the drug test. Collaborating with school leaders to ensure that school random drug testing rosters are being maintained. Training school nurses in the collection process for drug testing. Reporting positive results of a student drug test to the proper authorities. Maintaining a current, viable policy regarding drug testing procedures and making amendments as necessary. General Requirements: Maintaining positive public relations with stakeholders, industry, media, and government agencies. Communicating and clarifying the school system’s Special Education, 504, and Student Health mission to students, staff, and community. Planning and accomplishing personal professional growth and demonstrating professional ethics. Communicating and clarifying the school system’s Special Education, 504, and Student Health mission to students, staff, and community. Demonstrating proficiency in written and oral communications. Maintaining positive public relations with stakeholders, industry, media, and government agencies. Performing any and other essential functions assigned by the Superintendent or his/her designee.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in School Administration with appropriate State of Alabama Certification

Five years’ Teaching Experience

Salary

As per the Jackson County Salary Matrix

Posting Dates

October 1, 2026, through October 8, 2026, or until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Jackson County Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer.

No person shall be denied employment, re‑employment, advancement, or evaluated, nor shall be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity, on the basis of sex, age, marital status, religion, belief, national origin, ethnic group, or disability.