Special Education Supervisor

Special Education Supervisor

Position Type:
Administration

Date Posted: 6/2/2026

Location:

Student Support Services

LEARN, Southeast Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center, is seeking a Special Education Supervisor to support our Programs and Schools. This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a passionate, systems-oriented professional committed to advancing inclusive, high-quality programming for students.

As a key member of the Office of Student Support Services (SSS) leadership team, you will play a critical role in shaping programming, building staff capacity, and ensuring student success through evidence-based practices and strong collaborative partnerships.

Lead the implementation and continuous improvement of specialized programs serving students with disabilities.

Evaluate program effectiveness and drive innovation in instructional practices and service delivery.

Support development and alignment of curriculum, materials, and methodologies.

Coach, support, and evaluate special education teachers, related service providers, and support staff.

Design and facilitate professional learning focused on evidence-based practices.

Build leadership capacity across programs through modeling and collaboration.

Ensure IEP implementation aligns with CT SDE standards and federal mandates.

Monitor program quality, data, and student progress.

Maintain current knowledge of special education laws and best practices.

Partner with LEAs and LEARN administrators to support PPT processes and student programming.

Provide consultation and training to general education staff.

Support systems such as MTSS and Section 504 implementation.

Minimum 5 years of experience in special education or related services.

Deep expertise in IEP development, implementation, and progress monitoring.

Demonstrated success coaching and developing staff and programs.

Experience in elementary and/or early childhood settings (preferred).

Strong systems thinking and problem-solving abilities.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to build trusting, collaborative relationships with staff, families, and districts.

High level of organization and attention to detail.

Valid certification in Special Education, School Psychology, Speech-Language Pathology, or related field.

Master's degree in an appropriate educational discipline.

Connecticut Administrator Certification required.

Work alongside a mission-driven leadership team.

Influence regional programming and inclusive practices across districts.

Engage in a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and collaboration.

Make a meaningful impact on students, families, and communities.