Special Education Supervisor, K-8

Longmeadow Public School District; Longmeadow (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Longmeadow Public School District is seeking a Special Education Supervisor for K-8 to organize, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate SPED staff and services at the school level. The role supports continuous district improvement and ensures high-quality programs for students with disabilities.

The supervisor reports to the Director of Special Education and will help develop service schedules, coordinate training, and monitor compliance with SPED regulations across assigned buildings.

Qualifications

• Five years of successful SPED teaching experience at one or more levels.
• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Special education teacher certification required.
• Thorough working knowledge of SPED regulations.
• Any acceptable alternative as approved by the Director of Special Education.

Responsibilities

• Chairs initial and reevaluation I.E.P. meetings in assigned buildings.
• Chairs I.E.P. review meetings when requested.
• Facilitates and supports writing of initial and reevaluation I.E.P.s.
• Communicates effectively with parents, staff and administration.
• Assists with development of special service schedules within buildings.
• Coordinates home/hospital referrals within buildings.
• Facilitates effective use of SPED staff and collaborates on staff schedules.
• Guides regular and SPED staff on SPED requirements implementation.
• Participates in supervision and evaluation of paraprofessionals in assigned buildings.
• Coordinates SPED staff inservice training with the Director of Special Education.
• Meets regularly with the Director of SPED to review program implementation and coordination.
• Coordinates SPED services within assigned buildings.
• Facilitates CSAC meetings and SPED collaboration/department meetings.
• Assists in monitoring out-of-district students in collaboration with the Director of SPED.
• Other duties may be assigned by the Director of SPED.

Skills

Five years of SPED experience

Special education knowledge

Collaboration & communication

Education

Master’s Degree preferred

Special education teacher certification required

Job description

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Special Education Supervisor, K-8

Longmeadow Public School District Longmeadow Public School District - Longmeadow, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5974826

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

JOB GOAL: To organize, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate special education staff, programs and services at the school level and assist in the continuous improvement of district services.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

Program

• 1. Chairs initial and reevaluation I.E.P. meetings, in assigned buildings.
• 2. Chairs I.E.P. review meetings when requested.
• 3. Facilitates and supports the writing of initial and reevaluation Individual Educational Plans.
• 4. Communicates effectively with parents, staff and administration.
• 5. Assists with the development of special service schedules within assigned buildings.
• 6. Coordinates the home/hospital referrals, within assigned buildings.

Personnel

• 7. Facilitates the effective use of special education staff and collaborates on the special education staff schedules in the assigned buildings .
• 8. Provides guidance and support to regular and special education staff regarding the implementation of special education requirements.
• 9. Participates in the supervision and evaluation of all paraprofessionals in assigned buildings.

Coordination

• 10. Coordinates the Special Education staff inservice training along with the Director of Special Education for assigned buildings in conjunction with regular education activities.
• 11. Meets regularly with the Director of Special Education to review program implementation and coordination, service delivery, and student and staff concerns.
• 12. Coordinates special education services within assigned buildings.
• 13. Coordinates and facilitates assigned building Child Study Team meetings and after school special education collaboration/department meetings
• 14. Assists in the monitoring of out of district students in collaboration with the Director of Special Education
• 15. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by the Director of Special Education.

EVALUATION: Consistent with current Agreement Between the Longmeadow School Committee and the Longmeadow Education Association - Unit A.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: See Performance Responsibilities (above)

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $55,374 to $104,806 Per Year

Job Categories: Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Welcome to Longmeadow Public School District

Longmeadow is home to three elementary schools, two middle schools and Longmeadow High School. Our schools enjoy a long history of academic excellence and a commitment to continuous improvement. With a focus on diversity, equity and inclusivity, our educators plan lessons to meet the needs of all learners. Longmeadow is a town, with generous green spaces and the majority of our families are within walking distance of schools, parks and playgrounds. Local restaurants and shopping are also part of the towns charm. In addition, Longmeadow is a suburb of Springfield, MA which hosts an abundance of cultural and arts, dining and entertainment opportunities. Our Pre-K - 12 Vision of The Graduate competencies embrace: Accountability Independence Problem Solving Critical Thinking Collaboration Communication

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Longmeadow Public Schools is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or pregnancy/pregnancy related conditions.

Job Requirements

• QUALIFICATIONS: 1.At least five years of successful special education teaching experience at one or more levels. 2.Special education teacher certification required. 3.Thorough working knowledge of the special education regulations. 4.Master’s Degree preferred. 5.Any alternative to the above qualifications as may be appropriate and acceptable to the Director of Special Education. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Physical demands are a way of describing the physical activities that a job requires. Strength: Light-lifting, 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 10 pounds. Key:Occasionally (O)Up to 1/3 of the time Frequently (F)From 1/3 to 2/3 of the time Constantly (C)2/3 of the time or more Standing:(F) Sitting:(O) Walking:(F) Lifting:(O) Reaching(F) – Extending the hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction Handling(F) – Seizing, holding, grasping, turning or otherwise work with hand(s) Fingering (F) – Picking, pinching, or otherwise working with fingers primarily Talking (F)Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word Hearing (C)Perceiving the nature of sounds by the air Near Acuity (C)Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less Far Acuity (C)Clarity of vision at 20 feet or more Color Vision (F)Ability to identify and distinguish colors Field of Vision(C) Observing an area that can be seen up and down or right and left when eyes are fixed in a given point. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Environmental conditions are a means of describing the physical surroundings of a worker in a specific job. This position is performed in a school setting where the environmental conditions should have no effect on how the job is performed. Noise: Level 3 – Moderate level of intensity. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary and work year in accordance with the Longmeadow School Committee/Longmeadow Education Association-Unit A Agreement Stipend, Plus 10 extra days per diem.
• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Nicole Paris-Kro , Special Education Director
• 535 Bliss Road
• Longmeadow, Massachusetts 01106
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