Special Education Supervisor

McKeesport Area School District; McKeesport (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

McKeesport Area School District Central Office in McKeesport, PA seeks a Special Education Supervisor on a twelve-month contract. The role reports to the Director of Special Education and oversees IEP compliance, case management, and district-wide special education programs.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Education with appropriate administrative and special education certifications, and demonstrates strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills to enhance student outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education or Special Education Administration required.
• Administrative Certification: Administrator, Principal K-12 OR PK-12.
• Special Education Certification: Supervisor – Special Education PK-12 OR Supervisor, Special Education K-12.
• Demonstrate strong administrative leadership and knowledge of state/federal special education laws.
• Demonstrate excellence in IEP compliance, PIMS data reporting, ACCESS billing and dispute resolution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the LEA representative at IEP meetings ensuring legal compliance and collaboration.
• Oversee and support case managers with caseload management and IEP development timelines.
• Coordinate with the Director of Special Education to monitor district-wide IEP compliance and reporting.
• Manage School-Based ACCESS billing processes and Medicaid reimbursement documentation.
• Act as liaison between special education staff, teachers and administrators to align student needs and goals.
• Plan and implement mandated annual training for Instructional Assistants and oversee Crisis Certification training.
• Provide administrative support in evaluating programs and policy implementation.
• Assist in supervision, coordination and evaluation of special education personnel.
• Attend Building Intervention Team meetings and support multi-tiered interventions.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy in PIMS data and student records.

Skills

Administrative leadership

IEP compliance

Communication skills

Organizational skills

PIMS data reporting

ACCESS billing management

Dispute resolution

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Administrative Certifications: Administrator/Principal K-12

Special Education Certifications: Supervisor PK-12 or K-12

Job description

Special Education Supervisor

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Job Details

Job ID: 5904875

Application Deadline: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TITLE: Special Education Supervisor

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) month contract, with salary and work year established by the Board

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Education or Special Education Administration required.
• Must hold at least one of the following Administrative Certifications: Administrator, Principal K-12 OR Administrator, Principal PK-12.
• Must hold at least one of the following Special Education Certifications: Supervisor – Special Education PK-12 OR Supervisor, Special Education K-12.
• Demonstrate strong administrative leadership, expert knowledge of state/federal special education laws, and exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate high-level competence in IEP compliance, PIMS data reporting, ACCESS billing management, and dispute resolution.

JOB GOAL:

To assist and support the Director of Special Education in managing, implementing, and monitoring district-wide special education programs and services, ensuring regulatory compliance, efficient case management, personnel supervision, and optimal educational outcomes for students with special needs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative at IEP meetings, ensuring all legal and procedural guidelines are met while facilitating effective collaboration among team members.
• Oversee and support case managers with caseload management, ensuring strict compliance with timelines, regulatory standards, and quality IEP development.
• Coordinate with the Director of Special Education to monitor district-wide IEP compliance, prepare necessary local, state, and federal reports, and participate in Mediation and Due Process cases.
• Manage School-Based ACCESS billing processes, collaborating with related service providers to gather necessary documentation and maintain compliant records for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Serve as a collaborative liaison between special education staff, general education teachers, and administrators to align student needs, program goals, and instructional practices.
• Plan and implement mandated annual training for Instructional Assistants per PDE guidelines and oversee Crisis Certification training and core team implementation across all district buildings.
• Provide ongoing administrative support to the Director of Special Education in evaluating programs, policy implementation, and departmental initiatives.
• Assist in the supervision, coordination, and evaluation of special education personnel.
• Attend Building Intervention Team (BID) meetings and support multi-tiered student intervention processes.
• Maintain high standards of professional ethics, confidentiality, and accuracy in all PIMS data and student records.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the Director of Special Education may assign.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Dr. Amy Dellapenna , Assistant to the Superintendent
• ADMINISTRATION
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]