Supervisor on Special Assignment

Chester County Intermediate Unit; Downingtown (Chester County); On-site; USD 123,000 - 153,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chester County Intermediate Unit seeks Supervisors on Assignment for the Division of Student Services in Chester County. These temporary positions are contracted to districts and charters, with assignment length to be determined and extensions possible but not guaranteed.

The Supervisors will lead special education staffing and programming, coordinate with state and local agencies, and support contracting LEAs.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education or related field is highly preferred.
• Certification as PA Supervisor of Special Education or Principal, or enrollment in a program to obtain certification.
• Willingness to become emergency certified as Supervisor if not yet certified.
• PA Special Education Teacher Certification PK-12 is required.
• Strong knowledge of state and federal special education laws and guidelines.
• Experience in staff development, supervision, and interagency collaboration.
• Previous supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership with contracting LEA/district in special education supervisory services.
• Lead in areas of special education staffing and programming.
• Maintain extensive liaison with state and local education agencies.

Education

Master's degree in Special Education or related field

PA Supervisor of Special Education or Principal certification

Willingness to obtain emergency certification

PA Special Education Teacher Certification PK-12

Knowledge of state and federal special education laws

Experience in staff development, supervision and leadership

Experience as a supervisor

Job description

Anticipated vacancies currently exist for Supervisors on Assignment within the Division of Student Services of the Chester County Intermediate Unit.

Supervisors on Assignments are temporary positions subject to renewal from the requesting district, with the exact length of assignment to be determined. Extensions are possible, but are not guaranteed. Positions will be located within Chester County & surrounding counties.

Are you motivated to create brighter futures for students, families, and the entire community? If so, we want you on Team CCIU! At the CCIU, we pride ourselves on the creativity, dedication, and collaborative spirit that our employees bring to their work every day, and we know that achieving success together takes a team approach!

We strive to hire exceptional, motivated, and passionate individuals that help us achieve our vision of acting as educational leaders who contribute to a better Chester County and beyond.

If you are looking for an exciting, challenging opportunity to grow your career, to make Team CCIU even stronger tomorrow!

Duties & Responsibilities

The Supervisor will provide leadership with the contracting LEA/district in the area of special education supervisory services. The Supervisor will provide leadership in the areas of special education staffing and programming. The position requires extensive liaison with varied education-based agencies at the state and local level.

This position is designed to build competency in the area of the special education supervisory responsibilities. The position is primarily designed to be contracted out to requesting districts, charters and other educational agencies and requires the Supervisor to be flexible in meeting contracting LEAs/Districts major areas of need.

Qualifications

• Master's degree strongly preferred
• PA Supervisor of Special Education or Principal certification, or current enrollment in a program to obtain Supervisor of Special Education or Principal certification required
• Willingness to become emergency certified as Supervisor if Supervisory certification is not yet obtained required
• PA Special Education Teacher Certification PK-12 required
• Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of state and federal laws and guidelines regarding special education.
• Technical experience required includes federal and state special education law, staff development, supervision and leadership, state and federal budget development and management, curriculum and assessment, and interagency collaboration.
• Previous experience working as a supervisor preferred

Salary Range

2026-2027: Administrator, Level F: $122,635 - $153,294/yr.

• Placement on band is based on years of direct experience in a comparable role.

SD

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.