Director of Special Education

Director of Special Education

Position Type:

Administration/Director of Special Education

Date Posted:

9/26/2025

Location:

Central Office

Date Available:

11/24/2025

Closing Date:

10/24/2025

Additional Information:
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PLEASANTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PLEASANTVILLE, NEW JERSEY

JOB DESCRIPTION

Student Services Certified

TITLE:

Director of Special Education

QUALIFICATIONS:

* Valid New Jersey Standard Principal Certificate or School Administrator Certificate of Eligibility;

* Master's Degree in special education or educational administration leadership;

* Demonstrate knowledge with special education law and regulations;

* Minimum of three (3) years of successful leadership experience in central administration;

* Five (5) or more years of experience working with special needs students;

* Broad knowledge of state and federal special education laws, regulations, procedures, and reporting requirements;

* Demonstrate leadership ability to effectively administer special education programs and to work with parents, community groups, and agencies;

* Ability to organize and coordinate district-wide programs

* Strong leadership, interpersonal skills, and organizational skills.

* Have excellent integrity and demonstrate good moral character and initiative.

* Exceptional communication skills; and demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively and concisely in English, both orally and in writing, using proper grammar and vocabulary.

* Demonstrate ability to use electronic equipment for word processing, data management, visual presentations, email, and database software programs.

* Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver, or the candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment.

* Provide proof of U.S. citizenship or legal resident alien status by completing Federal Form 1-9 in compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

* Provide evidence that a criminal record history check has been conducted and clearance has been given by the Department of Education. During the initial six-month period provide a sworn statement that the individual has not been convicted of a crime or a disorderly person's offense in accordance with 18A:6- 7.1.

* Provide evidence that health is adequate to fulfill the job functions and responsibilities with reasonable accommodation pursuant to 42 U.S.C. 12101 and in accordance with N.J.A.C. 6:3-4A.4

* Mandatory testing for the usage of controlled dangerous substances as they are defined in N.J.S.A. 2C:35-2.

* Meet such alternates to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may deem appropriate, acceptable, and legal.

REPORT TO:
Superintendent of Schools

JOB GOALS:
The Director of Special Education provides leadership and direction to enable special education pupils to benefit from their educational opportunities to the fullest by eliminating or ameliorating problems that interfere with student learning. Oversee in collaboration with building principals the child study team member, school counselors, student assistance coordinators, certified and non-certified special education and health service personnel. Serves as the District's 504 Officer in compliance with federal and state regulations.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Leadership

* Provides leadership in the development of the district's special education program; coordinates and supervises related activities.

* Evaluates existing programs and makes recommendations for improvements. Assist in the formulation of a philosophy and objectives for the instructional education plan for special needs students.

* Keeps informed of all legal requirements governing special education, keeps staff informed of legal requirements and ensures that all requirements under administrative code, state/federal law and board policy are met.

* Serves as a member of the child study team. Assumes responsibility for the preparation and timely submission of all required documents and reports, in order to assure district-wide with legal requirements of this process.

* Monitors the implementation and compliance of IEPs.

* Ensures that all testing done by the child study team members is according to 6A:28.2 and that placement meets the federal and state mandates, of LRE;

* Recommends policies and programs essential to the needs of special education children.

* Establishes procedures for evaluation, placement and reappraisal of students in need of special education and/or related services.

* Supervises and coordinates home instruction for homebound or hospitalized special education pupils.

* Responsible for district compliance with regulations regarding school special education programs. Plans, develops and coordinates the district's system of special education services.

* Oversee and coordinate the medical and nurses' service provided to students by the school nurses, school physician and/or physician specialist with building principals.

* Oversees the development and effective delivery of the district's special education program, including the…