Supervisor of Special Education - Training and Consultation, English Lang Development, Teacher on Assignment

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 138,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chester County Intermediate Unit in Downingtown, PA, seeks a Supervisor of Special Education – Training and Consultation to lead IDEA-funded TaC services, coordinate professional development, and guide statewide initiatives with PDE, BSE, and PaTTAN partners. The role emphasizes MTSS, LRE, and systems of support for students with disabilities.

Requirements include a Master’s degree in education or related field, a PA Special Education Teaching Certificate, and at least five years in special

Qualifications

• Five years of successful professional experience in special education teaching or related service delivery.
• Minimum of three years of successful school administration, program leadership, or supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania special education laws, regulations, policies, and procedures (IDEA).
• Experience supervising, developing, and supporting professional staff; establishing program priorities and monitoring implementation.
• Experience developing and sustaining partnerships with school districts, charters, families, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and coordination for IDEA-funded Training and Consultation personnel and services.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee professional development for educators, administrators, parents, and agency personnel serving students with disabilities.
• Coordinate TaC activities with PDE, BSE, PaTTAN, and local district needs.
• Supervise and lead the English language development team and program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Staff development

Budget management

Data-informed decision making

Curriculum development

Policy knowledge (IDEA)

Education

Masters degree

Doctoral degree preferred

Job description

Effective December 2026, a vacancy exists for a Supervisor of Special Education - Training and Consultation, English Language Development, & Teacher on Special Assignment within the division of Student Services at the Chester County Intermediate Unit.

Position Summary

The Supervisor TaC provides leadership, coordination, and supervision of IDEA-funded Training and Consultation services designed to build the capacity of school districts, public charter schools, educators, families, and other educational partners to improve programs and outcomes for students with disabilities. The supervisor supports the planning and delivery of high-quality technical assistance, professional learning, consultation, coaching, modeling, guided practice, resource development, and networking aligned with priorities established by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Bureau of Special Education (BSE), Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN), and locally identified needs.

The position provides oversight and coordination across Pennsylvania special education initiatives and promotes effective, evidence-based practices that strengthen local educational agencies' capacity to serve students with disabilities. Pennsylvania TaC areas include MTSS-Academic, MTSS-Behavior/Interagency, LRE/Inclusive Practices, Autism, Assistive Technology, Secondary Transition, and flexible support addressing identified needs and schools designated for improvement based on the performance of students with disabilities.

The supervisor ensures that TaC services remain aligned with IDEA requirements and the Intermediate Unit's School Age Special Education Plan and coordinates professional development with statewide systems, BSE projects and initiatives, and PaTTAN activities.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in education, special education, educational leadership, or a related field required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Five years of successful professional experience in special education teaching or related service delivery, required.
• Minimum of three years of successful school administration, program leadership, or supervisory experience required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania special education laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, including the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).
• Demonstrated experience providing and/or overseeing professional development, technical assistance, coaching, consultation, and staff development related to the education of students with disabilities.
• Experience supervising, developing, and supporting professional staff, including establishing program priorities, facilitating collaborative teams, and monitoring program implementation.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in special education program development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement, including the use of data to identify needs and evaluate effectiveness.
• Experience developing and managing special education budgets and grant-funded programs, with an understanding of fiscal accountability and appropriate use of restricted funding.
• Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based instructional practices, curriculum, assessment, inclusive practices, and systems of support for students with disabilities.
• Experience developing and sustaining effective partnerships with school districts, public charter schools, families, community agencies, state partners, and other educational stakeholders.
• Ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously, establish priorities, manage projects and resources, and respond effectively to changing state, regional, and local needs.
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary and interagency teams to improve educational services and outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Pennsylvania Special Education Teaching Certificate required
• Pennsylvania Supervisor of Special Education or Principal certification required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, supervision, and coordination for IDEA-funded Training and Consultation (TaC) personnel and services.
• Plan, coordinate, and oversee technical assistance and professional development for educators, administrators, paraprofessionals, parents, and agency personnel serving students with disabilities.
• Ensure TaC services address Chester County local education agencies and priorities established under IDEA by the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE), Bureau of Special Education (BSE), and locally identified professional-development needs contained within the Intermediate Unit School Age Special Education Plan.
• Coordinate the implementation of technical assistance across designated Pennsylvania TaC initiatives, including MTSS-Academic, MTSS-Behavior/Interagency, LRE/Inclusive Practices, Autism, Assistive Technology, Secondary Transition, and identified areas of school improvement.
• Guide and support staff in providing presentations, facilitation, in-class modeling, coaching, guided practice, consultation, resource identification, and professional networking to organizations serving students with disabilities.
• Coordinate TaC activities and professional learning to support alignment and engagement with BSE projects and initiatives, Pennsylvania's statewide system for support and improvement, and Pennsylvania Training and Technical Assistance Network (PaTTAN) activities.
• Collaborate with school districts, charter schools, intermediate unit programs, and other educational partners to identify local professional-development and technical-assistance needs and coordinate appropriate supports. Pennsylvania IU TaC programming includes training and technical assistance for school districts and public charter schools.
• Promote integrated training and technical-assistance activities across areas of expertise when appropriate to strengthen services for students with disabilities.
• Support multiple methods of professional learning and technical assistance, including face-to-face and virtual delivery formats.
• Ensure IDEA-funded TaC staff time and activities remain consistent with applicable funding requirements.
• Monitor the allocation of TaC personnel and resources to support the required areas identified within Pennsylvania's TaC Personnel Guidelines and the IU School Age Special Education Plan.
• Perform other duties related to the coordination, supervision, and administration of IDEA-funded Training and Consultation services consistent with applicable federal and Pennsylvania requirements.
• Supervise and lead team of teachers on special assignment serving in school districts, public charter schools, and internal intermediate unit programs.
• Supervise and lead the English language development team and program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

2026-2027 Salary

$137,969.00 to $172,462.00 annually

7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week, 12-month

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.