Supervisor of Special Education

Supervisor of Special Education

The Northwest Tri-County Intermediate Unit is adding two new Supervisor positions for our Special Education department. The start date for these positions will be May 5th.

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 $85,000
• 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.

Salary : $85,000