Supervisor of Special Education

Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 (IU5); Edinboro (Erie County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical dental and vision

Premium $75/month

Job summary

Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit 5 (IU5) seeks a supervisory leader for Special Education Programs across geographic areas and/or exceptionality groups. The role oversees staff, program compliance, and collaborative budget development.

The position requires PA Supervisor of Special Education or K-12 Principal Certificate, plus five years of SPED experience and knowledge of state/federal requirements. Teaches across IU/district initiatives with inclusion and transition planning.

Qualifications

• Five years' experience with special education students.
• Thorough understanding of all state and federal requirements for special education.
• Valid Pennsylvania Supervisor of Special Education certificate or K-12 Principal Certificate

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate assigned teaching and paraprofessional staff.
• Participate in the interviewing of prospective employees and provide recommendations for employment.
• Oversee the procedural compliance of all pupil placements (from point of referral to IEP development / implementation) and to transition to adult life.
• Oversee class lists for child count accuracy.
• Present at workshops and meetings and serve on committees, upon request.
• Participate in meetings to develop IU/district goals and budget contracts.
• Oversee the requisitioning of materials for new and existing programs.
• Evaluate annually the facilities utilized.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Special Education.

Skills

Special Education experience

State & federal requirements

PBIS experience

Speech-language background

Low incidence population

Education

PA Supervisor of Special Education

K-12 Principal Certificate

Job description

Position Summary

This is a supervisory level position responsible for oversight of Special Education Programs by geographic area and/or exceptionality.

Benefits

• The initial salary for this position is firmly set at $88,955
• 260 Day Work Year
• 15 PAID holidays
• 25 Vacation Days, 5 Personal Days, 13 Sick Days, 2 Mental Health Days per fiscal year.
• Full medical dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment with a monthly premium share of only $75.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Supervisor of Special Education certificate or K-12 Principal Certificate
• Five years' experience with special education students
• Thorough understanding of all state and federal requirements for special education

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with School Wide Positive Behavior Support
• Speech and Language background with PA certification
• Experience with low incidence population

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate assigned teaching and paraprofessional staff.
• Participate in the interviewing of prospective employees and provide recommendations for employment.
• Oversee the procedural compliance of all pupil placements (from point of referral to IEP development / implementation) and to transition to adult life.
• Oversee class lists for child count accuracy.
• Present at workshops and meetings and serve on committees, upon request.
• Participate in meetings to develop IU/district goals and budget contracts.
• Oversee the requisitioning of materials for new and existing programs.
• Evaluate annually the facilities utilized.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director and Assistant Director of Special Education.