Supervisor of Special Education

Bensalem, PA; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 126,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Bensalem Township School District in Lower Bucks County is seeking a Supervisor of Special Education to oversee programs for elementary and secondary students, coordinate off-site placements, and serve as a liaison among administration, staff, and families.

The role requires at least five years of satisfactory special education teaching experience and supervisory background, strong knowledge of Chapter 14/16, and PA certification preferred; leadership, collaboration, and strong organizational

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years of satisfactory special education teaching experience and experience as a Supervisor of Special Education.
• In-depth knowledge of special education requirements and Chapter 14 and 16 mandates; possess excellent organizational skills.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to work with principals, teachers, parents, and regional/state/national colleagues.
• PA certification as a supervisor of Special Education is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs program development and evaluation in the area of special education and special services, as designated by the Assistant to the Superintendent for Special Services.
• Coordinates the placement of children identified as requiring special education programs/services.
• Formulates staff development programs for special education and regular education staff.
• Coordinates reevaluation of children in special education programs.
• Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, deployment and evaluation of professional staff related to the special education and special services areas.
• Supervises development, implementation and evaluation of individual educational programs for exceptional children.
• Ensures district compliance with state and federal standards and regulations relating to the operation of special education programs.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with building principals to develop, maintain and deliver appropriate services in their buildings.
• Maintains programs coordination with district curriculum supervisors.
• Coordinates the review, development and implementation of Special Education Curriculum, as needed.
• Perform Other duties as assigned by district leadership.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Education

PA Supervisor of Special Education

Job description

Job Description

The Bensalem Township School District, locat ed in Lower Bucks County, has a Supervisor of Special Ed ucation vacancy responsible for providing supervision of special ed ucation programs and services for students at the Elementary and Secondary levels within the district, Interm ed iate Unit Programs, and various off-site placements.This position serves as a key liaison, facilitating communication and coordination between school administration and all certified professional and paraprofessional staff. As a member of the Bensalem Township School District administrative team, the Supervisor leads efforts to support a sense of belonging and inclusivity for all members of the school community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs program development and evaluation in the area of special education and special services, as designated by the Assistant to the Superintendent for Special Services.
• Coordinates the placement of children identified as requiring special education programs/services. 3. Formulates staff development programs for special education and regular education staff.
• Coordinates reevaluation of children in special education programs.
• Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, deployment and evaluation of professional staff related to the special education and special services areas.
• Supervises development, implementation and evaluation of individual educational programs for exceptional children.
• Ensures district compliance with state and federal standards and regulations relating to the operation of special education programs.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with building principals to develop, maintain and deliver appropriate services in their buildings.
• Maintains programs coordination with district curriculum supervisors.
• Coordinates the review, development and implementation of Special Education Curriculum, as needed.
• Perform Other duties as assigned by district leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The successful candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of satisfactoryspecialeducation teaching experience, as well as experience as aSupervisorofSpecialEducation.

• Posses in-depth knowledge ofspecialeducation requirements and Chapter 14 and 16 mandates; possess excellent organizational skills.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to work with principals, teachers, parents, and regional/state/national colleagues.
• Valid PA certification as a supervisor of Special Edication is preferred
• Demonstrated positive and effective leadership and supervisory abilities

Physical Demands

This position requires sitting, standing, and moving frequently. The supervisor must also use the computer for extended periods. It involves performing a variety of duties and working under varying levels of stress.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually per the district’s policies and procedures.

This posting may be removed at the discretion of the Administration of the School District at any time.

Bensalem School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Supervisor of Special Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5936809
Application Deadline: Nov 23, 2026 5:00 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 23, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

The Bensalem Township School District, locat ed in Lower Bucks County, has a Supervisor of Special Ed ucation vacancy responsible for providing supervision of special ed ucation programs and services for students at the Elementary and Secondary levels within the district, Interm ed iate Unit Programs, and various off-site placements.This position serves as a key liaison, facilitating communication and coordination between school administration and all certified professional and paraprofessional staff. As a member of the Bensalem Township School District administrative team, the Supervisor leads efforts to support a sense of belonging and inclusivity for all members of the school community.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Directs program development and evaluation in the area of special education and special services, as designated by the Assistant to the Superintendent for Special Services.
• Coordinates the placement of children identified as requiring special education programs/services. 3. Formulates staff development programs for special education and regular education staff.
• Coordinates reevaluation of children in special education programs.
• Participates in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, deployment and evaluation of professional staff related to the special education and special services areas.
• Supervises development, implementation and evaluation of individual educational programs for exceptional children.
• Ensures district compliance with state and federal standards and regulations relating to the operation of special education programs.
• Maintains a cooperative relationship with building principals to develop, maintain and deliver appropriate services in their buildings.
• Maintains programs coordination with district curriculum supervisors.
• Coordinates the review, development and implementation of Special Education Curriculum, as needed.
• Perform Other duties as assigned by district leadership.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The successful candidate must have a minimum of five (5) years of satisfactoryspecialeducation teaching experience, as well as experience as aSupervisorofSpecialEducation.

• Posses in-depth knowledge ofspecialeducation requirements and Chapter 14 and 16 mandates; possess excellent organizational skills.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills to work with principals, teachers, parents, and regional/state/national colleagues.
• Valid PA certification as a supervisor of Special Edication is preferred
• Demonstrated positive and effective leadership and supervisory abilities

Physical Demands

This position requires sitting, standing, and moving frequently. The supervisor must also use the computer for extended periods. It involves performing a variety of duties and working under varying levels of stress.

Evaluation

Performance will be evaluated annually per the district’s policies and procedures.

Salary: Tier IV Act 93 Agreement.

This posting may be removed at the discretion of the Administration of the School District at any time.

Bensalem School District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: upto $140,387 Per Year

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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