Assistant Director of Special Education CPSE to Grade 3

Assistant Director of Special Education for CPSE to Grade 3

Job

Job Type: Full Time (12 Month)

Salary/Pay Rate:
Not Provided ( per contract: HWASA )

Posted: 3 days ago

Final date to receive applications: 07/10/2026

Tentative

Start Date:

08/03/2026

Job Description:

Hewlett-Woodmere Public Schools, one of the leading school districts on Long Island, seeks an exceptional, experienced, visionary educational leader to serve as Assistant Director of Special Education for CPSE to Grade 3

The Assistant Director of Special Education for CPSE to Grade 3 leads the design and oversight of early childhood and primary special education programs for preschool students (ages 3-5) through third grade. Acting as the primary liaison for the Committee on Preschool Special Education (CPSE), this role ensures a smooth transition from Early Intervention to preschool and subsequently to elementary school-age programming.

The Assistant Director will maintain compliance with regulations while fostering inclusive environments that support academic and social-emotional development for young learners. This appointment is a full-time, 12-month position.

Oversee the full continuum of CPSE-approved services including integrated preschool classrooms, special classes, Special Education Itinerant Teacher (SEIT) services, and related services delivered in school, home, and community-based settings.

Develop frameworks ensuring smooth transitions from preschool to kindergarten and primary grades.

Collaborate with educators to promote inclusive practices and Universal Design for Learning (UDL).

Research developmentally appropriate curriculum materials and establish evidence-based instructional approaches, social-emotional learning, self-regulation, and functional skill acquisition.

Serve as the primary administrator for CPSE activities, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations.

Facilitate transitions from Early Intervention to CPSE, coordinating with relevant agencies.

Schedule and manage evaluations, ensuring timely completion of documentation including IEPs.

Monitor implementation of service recommendations and maintain CPSE records in compliance with requirements.

Ensure timely completion of all required CPSE documentation including referrals, prior written notices, evaluation reports, IEPs, service authorizations, and placement recommendations within state-mandated timelines.

Develop and implement preschool IEPs that include developmentally appropriate annual goals, short-term objectives, specially designed instruction, related services, and transition planning.

Prepare all required CPSE data to New York State Education Department including preschool special education enrollment reports and outcome data.

Coordinate Extended School Year (ESY) services for eligible preschool and primary-grade students to prevent substantial regression

Coordinate with Nassau County transportation and STAC system to ensure timely submission of transportation requests, approval of specialized transportation services, and compliance with NYSED requirements for students receiving CPSE-mandated transportation

Maintain knowledge of STAC reimbursement procedures and state-approved rate structures for CPSE service providers, ensuring accurate submission of service authorization forms, attendance records, and billing documentation to facilitate timely reimbursement from New York State for approved preschool special education services.

Lead transitions from CPSE to Committee on Special Education (CSE) services.

Establish partnerships with community programs and facilitate kindergarten transitions.

Support families navigating multiple service systems and coordinate with various stakeholders.

Facilitate kindergarten transitions by coordinating visits, conduct observations of transitioning students, sharing information with receiving teachers, and ensuring continuity of services and supports.

Supervise and evaluate early childhood special education staff.

Provide ongoing professional development and coaching on inclusive teaching methodologies.

Conduct classroom observations and facilitate professional learning communities for collaboration.

Lead department meetings, present at faculty meetings, and recruit and provide professional development opportunities for all special education staff on superintendent conference days.

Oversee development of appropriate IEPs, ensuring measurable goals for young learners.

Monitor progress towards IEP goals through systematic data collection and support implementation of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS).

Participate in IST/PPT meetings to discuss students experiencing academic or behavioral challenges and determine appropriate supports or referrals for evaluation

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