Special Education Administrator-Related Services Supervisor

Special Education Administrator
- Related Services Supervisor (Central Office)

Date Posted: 4/22/2026

Openings as of 4/29/2026

SCHOOL YEAR

Special Education Administrator
- Related Services Supervisor is a 12‑month position who assists in supervision of SPED SLPs and/or social workers, APE, and BCBA’s, who provide the delivery of services for students who are identified with special needs. S/he works cooperatively with other school administrators and authorizes special education and pupil personnel services. The Special Education Supervisor reports to the Education Administrator of Specialized Learning and Student Services.

S/he is a member of the Special Education Leadership Team and attends Building Leaders’ meetings and site‑based meetings.

• Ensures equitable and consistent delivery of special education services.
• Supervises and evaluates all shared staff and other assigned special education SLPs and/or social workers, APE, and BCBA’s.
• Directs ongoing assessment of achievement for students with disabilities, including progress monitoring, benchmark assessments and annual progress reviews.
• Monitors guidelines and procedures for the identification and placement of students in special education programs.
• Supervises the special education summer school program (ESY).
• Leads the recruitment, selection and assignment of special education SLPs and/or social workers, APE, BCBA’s and paraprofessionals.
• Provides leadership for conflict resolution, SDE complaints and assists the district response to litigation.
• Ensures proper management of PPTs for all students, including those in public schools, 18‑21‑year‑old transition programs, charter and magnet schools.
• Ensures program compliance in accordance with state and federal laws.

• Researches, evaluates and implements best practices.
• Develops training for building and district staff.
• Directs in‑service meetings and individual conferences for all staff in partnership with regular education.
• Provides orientation and support for all new staff.
• Provides activities and resources for parents.
• Actively seeks opportunities to grow and learn.

• Ensures that the instructional and individualized programs of students requiring special education and all other related services are appropriate and implemented with fidelity.
• Provides technical assistance to administrators, teachers and other staff regarding instructional strategies and student management.
• Approves selection of appropriate instructional materials and methods.
• Partners in the planning and development of specialized classroom facilities.
• Participates in the design of all curriculum initiatives.
• Oversees school programs for home‑bound instruction and expelled students.
• Approves the need for special education paraprofessionals and ensures appropriate training.

• Ensures that special education records are kept in accordance with federal, state, and local guidelines.
• Oversees the maintenance of records regarding levels and amount of service provided to each student.
• Approves contractual arrangements for supplementary educational services.
• Produces information and reports for senior administrative staff, the board, state and federal agencies, community agencies, and the public.

• Engages regularly with building administration and teachers regarding best practices to address student needs.
• Communicates regularly with parents regarding special education processes, district procedures and individual student needs.
• Oversees all communication with attorneys.
• Functions as liaison to community agencies and other related organizations.
• Reviews and recommends to the Education Administrators of Specialized Learning the annual budget for special education and pupil personnel services under his/her supervision.
• Supports the management of Medicaid billing.
• Assures availability of funding for all services.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Education Administrator of Specialized Learning and Student Services.

• CT Intermediate Administrator Certification (092) and certification in related services (speech or…