Special Education Supervisor

Special Education Supervisor

Southern Westchester BOCES is seeking a skilled and collaborative leader to serve as a Special Education Supervisor for the Center for Special Services. SWBOCES provides special education programs throughout Westchester County offering the full continuum of student services. This is a center-wide leadership position which oversees key programs, coordinates related services and compliance functions, and supports professional learning initiatives to strengthen staff capacity and student outcomes.

Program Coordination and Oversight:

• Coordinate, oversee, and grow the Before and After School Intervention Services (BASIS) program, including communication with partner school districts and training of providers.
• Coordinate and oversee all state testing in compliance with NYSED requirements.
• Support Related Service coordination, assignments, and scheduling to ensure compliance with IEP mandates.
• Apply for and coordinate grants to support CSS programming initiatives, including but not limited to My Brother's and My Sister's Keepers grant opportunities.
• Support and liaise with SEPTA (Special Education Parent Teacher Association).

Professional Learning and Staff Development:

• Design and deliver high-quality, tiered professional learning opportunities for CSS staff in alignment with district initiatives. Topics may include but are not limited to:
  Youth Mental Health First Aid, Restorative Practice, Equity, Social-Emotional Learning (SEL).
• Design and deliver onboarding and training for new staff.
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee the Teacher Aide Mentor Program including training for mentors.
• Serve on and coordinate the Teacher Aide Labor Management Committee.

Supervision and Evaluation:

• Conduct formal observations of certified staff as assigned.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to support staff growth and program quality.

Leadership and

Collaboration:

• Collaborate with leaders, administrators, and center-wide staff to ensure coordinated and effective service delivery.
• Participate in program development initiatives in response to emerging district needs.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with staff, families, component district personnel, and other agencies.
• Support building-level leadership teams as needed across SWBOCES programs.