Special Programs Supervisor: Parrot Creek

Clackesd; Oregon City (OR); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 126,000; Part time

Job summary

Clackamas Education Service District seeks a Special Programs Supervisor to oversee the instructional program for students in therapeutic and special programs. The role involves supporting the Assistant Director/Director, ensuring compliance with SPED standards, and regularly coordinating with classrooms and staff.

The position requires a Master’s in Education and an appropriate SPED license, with prior successful SPED leadership or teaching experience in public education.

Qualifications

• Understanding of IEPs and special education law.
• Experience with planning and organizing personnel and resources for therapeutic programs.
• Ability to act as CESD representative at IEP meetings.
• Knowledge of technologies to support teaching and learning for students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing instructional program for students in therapeutic programs.
• Promote program improvement and ensure compliance with state/federal standards.
• Supervise program staff and coordinate recruitment and training.
• Maintain records and prepare program budgets and expenditures.

Skills

IEP knowledge

Special education best practices

Data collection & observations

Staff supervision

Education

Master's degree in Education

Administrative and special education license

Job description

Special Programs Supervisor: Parrot Creek JobID: 1596

• Position Type: Manager/ Manager
• Date Posted: 8/18/2026
• Location: Therapeutic Classrooms (Heron Creek)

Clackamas ESD strives to infuse equity in all our programs and bodies of work by maintaining an inclusive, barrier-free environment in which everyone participates and fully benefits.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in the job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be the one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to contact Human Resources at [e-mail] to discuss your application.

Find your "why" with Clackamas ESD At Clackamas Education Service District, our mission is to lead, serve and innovate for learning. Clackamas ESD provides services in early learning, special education, technology and teacher/staff support to Clackamas County school districts. We ensure students and families in all of our communities -- big and small -- have access to equitable education services. Learn more about CESD here .

About the program: We bring an educational team of teacher and coach to the Parrott Creek Ranch , a residential program for youth who are stepping out of incarceration or who are returning from residential placements outside of Oregon. These professionals are supervised and supported by the administrative team at Heron Creek.

About this position: The Supervisor assists the Assistant Director/Director in managing the instructional program for students enrolled in CESD's Therapeutic Programs, and Special Programs. The Supervisor supports program improvement activities and assists in the District's compliance with state and federal standards pertaining to special education. The Supervisor prioritizes and manages time to be regularly in classrooms with students and staff. The Supervisor contributes to a program culture and instructional program conducive to student learning and staff professional growth.

Essential functions:

• Understand and know IEP's, special education law and best practices in the area of education for students with behavioral lagging skills.
• Assists the Assistant Director in planning and organizing personnel, fiscal, and technological resources to enable students to receive a Free Appropriate Public Education in the Therapeutic Programs
• Assists the Assistant Director in placing and enrolling eligible students into Therapeutic programs; collects data on individual student needs; completes student observations; works with local school districts and parents; and attends placement meetings, as assigned
• Acts as the CESD representative at IEP team meetings, as assigned
• Assists in promoting the use of the most effective and appropriate technologies to support teaching and learning for students served in the program, including augmentative communication and assistive technology
• Participates in establishing program goals, gathers data on instructional improvement needs, and assists in professional development, supervision of instruction and related services including behavior, motor, and speech-language
• Supervises the implementation of established program-specific procedures and directives and participates in systematic oversight strategies to monitor compliance with program procedures
• Assists in supervising the daily operation of the program; fulfills delegated responsibilities to maintain safe, efficient, and effective learning environments
• Administers all program functions in compliance with state and federal special education laws, and CESD and department policies
• Provides input to the Assistant Director in developing program budgets, and recommends expenditures within budget appropriations
• Participates in recruitment, selection, and assignment of program personnel
• Communicates with staff within the role and strategies agreed upon with the Assistant Director and the Director
• Supervises and evaluates the performance of licensed and classified employees
• Develops positive working relationships with parents, component school districts, and community partner agencies
• Operates the program within the conditions, procedures, and practices established in the labor contracts
• Participates as a member of the department's leadership team
• Collects and maintains accurate record; including students' education files and applicable personnel documents, as assigned
• Informs the Coordinator of significant issues that may impact the program, CESD, or component school districts
• Master's degree in Education
• Appropriate administrative and special education license as required by Teacher Standards and Practices Commission
• Recent successful special education teacher or special education administrative experience in public education
• Working knowledge of best instructional practices and curriculum for students with significant cognitive disabilities and/or significant social/emotional/behavioral disabilities
• Working knowledge of current state and federal laws, policies, administrative rules, and model programs related to implementation of the education goals set forth in IDEA
• Proven excellence in interpersonal skills and communication
• Demonstrated ability to use judgment in the analysis of facts to formulate recommendations for courses of action
• Demonstrated skill in prioritizing multiple, complex tasks, and managing time to fulfill a laser like focus on established goals
• Demonstrated ability to compose and produce clear, coherent professional documents
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups in meetings and workshop settings
• Demonstrated ability to work with a team toward common goals

Salary: Range 9 of the meet and confer salary schedule: The below salary schedule is based on a 1.0 FTE, but this position is a 0.5 FTE.*

CESD Meet & Confer Salary Schedule 2026-27

9 0-1 yrs exp 2-3 yrs exp 4-5 yrs exp 6+ yrs exp

(1.0 FTE)* $115,348 $118,915 $122,481 $126,049

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance with generous district-paid contribution
• Retirement through the Oregon Public Retirement System (PERS) includes pension and individual account program
• Paid time off, including paid holidays, sick leave, and other personal leave
• Opportunities to g row with us with generous professional development expense reimbursements
• Clackamas ESD covers the full cost of fingerprinting for new employees, saving you $82.50 - a benefit not offered by most other districts

Retirement plan contributions: Clackamas ESD employees working 600 or more hours in a calendar year are eligible for the Oregon Public Employee Retirement, or PERS. There are two components to PERS, including the pension, which is primarily funded by CESD and The Individual Account Program, or IAP, which is funded by a six-percent deduction from your paycheck. If you are new to PERS, your PERS deduction will begin automatically after a six-month waiting period.

Clackamas Education Service District is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce along with the students and families that we serve.