Special Education Supervisor

Special Education Supervisor

McKeesport Area School District Central Office - McKeesport, Pennsylvania Open in Google Maps

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Job : 5904875

Final date to receive applications: Sep 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 27, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TITLE: Special Education Supervisor

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve (12) month contract, with salary and work year established by the Board

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Education or Special Education Administration required.
• Must hold at least one of the following Administrative
  
  Certifications:
  
  Administrator, Principal K-12 OR Administrator, Principal PK-12.
• Must hold at least one of the following Special Education
  
  Certifications:
  
  Supervisor – Special Education PK-12 OR Supervisor, Special Education K-12.
• Demonstrate strong administrative leadership, expert knowledge of state/federal special education laws, and exceptional communication and organizational skills.
• Demonstrate high-level competence in IEP compliance, PIMS data reporting, ACCESS billing management, and dispute resolution.

JOB GOAL:

To assist and support the Director of Special Education in managing, implementing, and monitoring district-wide special education programs and services, ensuring regulatory compliance, efficient case management, personnel supervision, and optimal educational outcomes for students with special needs.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative at IEP meetings, ensuring all legal and procedural guidelines are met while facilitating effective collaboration among team members.
• Oversee and support case managers with caseload management, ensuring strict compliance with timelines, regulatory standards, and quality IEP development.
• Coordinate with the Director of Special Education to monitor district-wide IEP compliance, prepare necessary local, state, and federal reports, and participate in Mediation and Due Process cases.
• Manage School-Based ACCESS billing processes, collaborating with related service providers to gather necessary documentation and maintain compliant records for Medicaid reimbursement.
• Serve as a collaborative liaison between special education staff, general education teachers, and administrators to align student needs, program goals, and instructional practices.
• Plan and implement mandated annual training for Instructional Assistants per PDE guidelines and oversee Crisis Certification training and core team implementation across all district buildings.
• Provide ongoing administrative support to the Director of Special Education in evaluating programs, policy implementation, and departmental initiatives.
• Assist in the supervision, coordination, and evaluation of special education personnel.
• Attend Building Intervention Team (BID) meetings and support multi-tiered student intervention processes.
• Maintain high standards of professional ethics, confidentiality, and accuracy in all PIMS data and student records.
• Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities as the Director of Special Education may assign.

Position Type: Full-Time

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Dr. Amy Dellapenna , Assistant to the Superintendent
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