Supervisor of Student Support Services

Position Type:

Student Support Services/LD/ED Teacher

Date Posted:

6/10/2025

Location:

Ephrata Area School District -- District-Wide

Date Available:

Novemer 2025

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Supervisor of Student Support Services

Ephrata Area School District, Ephrata, PA, is recruiting for a (1/3) Supervisor of Student Services , which is similar to a Special Education Consultant (SEC), for our elementary programs K-4. This is a full-time contracted professional position.

This position will support 3 Coordinators of Student Support Services in coordinating a comprehensive special education services programs operating within the district and assist building administrators, teachers, counselors, and parents in providing appropriate levels of educational, social, or emotional intervention necessary for students with special needs to attain their maximum potential. Please join us to support our students to remain in district, with the peers, in the LRE.

This position is the primary support of special education programs K-4. Our district has 4 elementary buildings. We are looking for a team player who believes all children can learn, grow, and meet success.

Please review attached position description for full list of essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILL REQUIREMENT

Education:

A minimum of a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Master's degree preferred.

Certification:
Certification in Special Education & a Supervisory certification

Experience:

Five years of teaching experience in the area of certification.

Language

Skills:

Ability to evaluate, interpret and analyze;
Effective written and verbal communication skills;
Ability to maintain written records, and effectively present information to colleagues, students, parents, and administrators;
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with tact and diplomacy

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to work with mathematical concepts, math reasoning, and math logic

Other Skills & Abilities:
Demonstrate knowledge of Special Education Regulations and Federal Laws relating to students with disabilities. Demonstrate knowledge of best practices pertaining to the education of gifted students as well as students with disabilities and at-risk students. Ability to collaborate with administrators, professional, and para-professional staff. Demonstrate experience in curriculum development as it pertains to students with disabilities, ELL students and gifted students.

WORKPLACE EXPECTATIONS:

* Must demonstrate regular and punctual attendance.

* Must interact positively with administration, students, staff, parents, and community members.

* Must demonstrate professionalism and appropriate judgment in behavior & speech and dress in a neat, clean, and professional manner.

* Must follow all District policies, work procedures and reasonable requests by proper authority.

* Must maintain the integrity of confidential information relating to students and families.

* Follow established protocols as outlined in Student/Faculty/Support Staff handbooks

Other Requirements:
Applicants must also possess the following criminal clearances obtained within the last 12 months:
Act 34 - PA Criminal Record;
Act 114 - FBI Background Check;
Act 151 - PA Child Abuse Clearance. The Ephrata Area School District also requires a pre-employment drug test, physical, and TB test upon offer of employment as directed by PDE and the PA Department of Health.

Status:
Contracted position

Salary:
Based upon EAEA Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Ephrata Area School District will not discriminate in employment, education programs, or activities based on race, sex, handicap, or national origin. This policy of non-discrimination extends to all other legally protected classifications in accordance with state and federal laws including Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Inquiries should be directed to Diane Gibson, Director of Human Resources, Ephrata Area School District, 803 Oak Boulevard, Ephrata, PA 19522.

Attachment(s):

* Student Support - Student Support Services Supervisor.doc