Special Education Supervisor

Position Type: Administration/Special Education Supervisor - Act 93 Date Posted: 12/5/2025 Location: Spring Grove Area School District Date Available: Upon Board Approval Closing Date: Until filled PURPOSE: To assist with the Director of Pupil Services to develop and monitor the special education and gifted education programs for the district students. This role is responsible for overseeing compliance with state and federal regulations, guiding instructional practices, and fostering collaboration among educators, administrators, and families. By providing leadership in program development, staff training, and individualized student support, the Supervisor drives academic and social-emotional success for all students while maintaining a relentless focus on outcomes and continuous improvement. QUALIFICATIONSTRAINING AND EXPERIENCE Evidence of successful experience as a special education teacher with a minimum of five years' experience Valid Special Education Supervisory or Administrative certificate Valid Special Education teaching certificate (preferred) Master's degree in special education (preferred) Experience with students with autism (preferred) On-line learning experience (preferred) Documented academic success of students receiving special education services Strong leadership skills Ability to work effectively on a multidisciplinary team Strong knowledge of intervention strategies Strong command of Pennsylvania academic standards Detail-oriented and highly organized with strong analytical writing skills. Expert knowledge of IDEA and Pennsylvania special education regulations Excels in problem solving and has a strong desire to provide only the highest quality services Explicit and relentless focus on outcomes Results-oriented individual - a flexible thinker GENERAL Ability to work cooperatively with others Ability to deal effectively with students and staff Ability to organize, plan, and conduct meetings Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing Self-motivated with the ability to work independently within the limits of assigned responsibilities Understands the importance of and can practice confidentiality Comfortable with following specific rules and regulations as they apply to the discipline procedures of the building Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws, standards, and regulations related to Special Education, and Gifted Education. Receipt of current, favorable clearances including Pennsylvania State Criminal History (Act 34), Federal Criminal History (FBI - Fingerprinting - Act 114), Pennsylvania Child Abuse (Act 151), and Sexual Misconduct and Abuse Disclosures (Act 168). REPORTABILITY Reports to Director of Pupil Services EVALUATION Performance evaluated annually by Director of Pupil Services PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES Participate in the pre-referral process upon request. Function as a member of the support team by conducting periodic child staffing, recommending teacher strategies, supporting instructional staff in specific problem-solving situations, and facilitating integration/mainstreaming procedures. Visit and observe the operation of all Special Education classrooms on a regular basis to ascertain needs. Complete formal observation of special education teachers as assigned. Assist with yearly evaluation of Special Education Para-Educators and Personal Care Assistants. Recommend classroom techniques to Special Education teachers and general classroom teachers working with students who have special needs or are at-risk. Assist teachers and administrators in selecting, coordinating, and obtaining appropriate teaching materials along with assisting teachers in using the curriculum developed for the program. Assist in the review and revision of IEPs, GIEPs, and MDEs as needed. Provide support to itinerant staff as needed. Administer the coordination of all special education and gifted education activities including timelines, student placements, multi-disciplinary team evaluations, and all other documentation. Coordinate and monitor students with IEPs engaged in on-line learning to ensure free, appropriate public education (FAPE). Facilitate and coordinate transitional services with community agencies for students with an IEP. Facilitate involvement of interagency coordination and collaboration with students and families. Provide consultative services to the school district as requested and/or determine appropriate personnel to provide these services. Identify in-service needs and make recommendations to the Director of Pupil Services. Coordinate and / or conduct professional development, in-service sessions, and department meetings for special / general education staff. Coordinate and / or conduct professional development for paraprofessional staff that will count toward their State mandated training hours. Coordinate and / or conduct professional development for administrators, professionals, and support staff on educational topics. Coordinate and / or conduct parent/guardian educational programming related to contemporary topics of special education and gifted education. Assist Special Education Staff, Supervisors, and Director of Pupil Services in gathering data to facilitate District or Intermediate Unit programs (e.g., number of students graduating, recommendations to OVR and/or MHIDD, extended school year, etc.). Assist in the selection and deployment of special education and gifted education departments. Assist in developing special education departmental goals. Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of the special education curriculum in coordination with assessment strategies. Work collaboratively with the Director of Pupil Services and the special education department to develop the budgets for district-operated special education programs. Assist with programming of students in special education to meet their individual needs. Coordinate and maintain all special education student rosters (caseload) for district operated classes and inform Director of Pupil Services of non-compliance issues. Coordinate para-educators' daily schedules for those within the special education department. Maintain the files for all students in special education, including those students in special education programs outside of the school district. Work cooperatively and collaborate with other special education supervisors in neighboring districts to ensure Spring Grove has a cohesive and coordinated delivery of special education services. Facilitate support services for students from neighboring districts being educated within the Spring Grove Area School District. Assist in the placement of students in special education who move into the district. Work cooperatively and collaboratively with District Administration to monitor and adjust the continuation of educational placements available for district students. Complete any other duties as assigned by Director of Pupil Services. POSITION SPECIFICATIONSPHYSICAL DEMANDS Occasional travel to school district offices, classrooms, regional offices, community locations and PDE Frequent walking throughout buildings Often sitting at desk for extended periods Standing for extended periods of time. Moderate lifting from 15 to 30 pounds Manual dexterity to use office equipment Repetitive movement of fingers and hands for keyboarding SENSORY ABILITIES Visual acuity to read correspondences, computer screen Auditory acuity to be able to use telephones, participate in various meetings Ability to speak clearly and distinctly WORK ENVIRONMENT Generally, office/classroom setting year round TEMPERAMENT Ability to work as member of a team Must be courteous and able to effectively communicate with staff, students and parents Must be cooperative, congenial and service-oriented, and promote these qualities in the department Ability to work in an environment with frequent interruptions COGNITIVE ABILITY Ability to follow written and verbal directions Ability to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervision Ability to read, write and do complex computations Ability to use correct grammar, sentence structure and spelling Ability to efficiently accomplish tasks Ability to work independently and make work-related decisions Ability to exercise good judgment in prioritizing tasks Ability to communicate effectively at all organizational levels Note: All abilities above must be at a professional level, as expected from the required educational level of the job and the previous experience required. SPECIFIC SKILLS Ability to operate office/classroom equipment Ability to use computer technology efficiently and learn new technology implemented by the district Must recognize and appropriately handle confidential information Ability to manage a complex department with varied changing service demands Ability to use AV equipment for group meetings, presentations (overheads, projectors, video equipment) Ability to perform all other tasks as assigned LICENSE Driver's License COMMENTS Position holder must have a friendly, helpful, caring personality Position holder has relatively unrestricted access to information for the Spring Grove School District and knowledge of management/operational and Labor relations activities The position specifications described here are the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. (A.D.A.) and there is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

Created: 2026-03-10