DOE-018-26) Education Program Development Specialist 2 (Special Education) (Statewide Deaf Ed

Notice of Vacancy

Reference Number
: DOE-018-26

Title
:
Education Program Development Specialist 2 (Special Education)

(Statewide Deaf Ed Coordinator)

Range/Title Code
: P28/70341V

Salary
: $91,628.18 - $

Position Number: 950579

Issue Date
:
July 30, 2026

Closing Date
:
August 20, 2026

Core Hours of Operation: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Location
:
Trenton, New Jersey

Division
:
Division of Educational Services, Office of Special Education

Under general direction of an Assistant Director in the Office of Special Education, designs, produces, and delivers Special Education curricula, training, program improvement, and related education services to education agencies to ensure the achievement of mandated goals and to meet existing, and emerging needs; performs mandated regulatory functions; performs work of a difficult nature and generally works independently in the monitoring and evaluation of education programs in school districts statewide.

Oversees the development and implementation of resources and assessment tools to assist local programs addressing the needs of students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing; design assessment tools, create resources, and provide expert technical assistance to improve Deaf/Hard of Hearing support services; key responsibilities include providing resources to schools regarding the implementation of the NJ Deaf Students' Bill of Rights, recommending program changes, implementing evaluation procedures, and consulting with local program staff to enhance and improve educational supports for students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing including, but not limited to: materials, methods, best practices, and inclusion in the Least Restrictive Environment;

and performs other related work as required.

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's degree in Special Education or a field related to Special Education.

Note:

Applicants who possess a Master's degree which is not in Special Education or a related field may substitute a New Jersey educational certificate issued by the State Board of Examiners and/or other professional endorsement in Special Education, as Teacher of the Handicapped, Learning Disabilities Consultant, School Psychologist, School Social Worker, or certification in a related field.

Four (4) years of experience in a school district or other educational institution in programs providing Special Education.

Experience and knowledge of the specific and unique needs of students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing; experience with evidence-based practices and strategies to support the academic, behavioral, and social/emotional needs of students who are Deaf/Hard of Hearing; familiarity with the NJ Deaf Students' Bill of Rights and its provisions; and experience with Child Study Team.

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework*
• Alternate Work Week Program*

* Pursuant to Department’s policy, procedures, and/or guidelines.

In accordance with the New Jersey First Act P.L. 2011 c.70, effective September 1, 2011, new public employees are required to obtain New Jersey residency within one (1) year of employment.

Applicants must meet the open competitive requirements listed on the job specification on file at the Civil Service Commission. You may access the job specification through the Civil Service Commission’s website info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/70341V.htm.

Selected candidates must be authorized to work in the United States according to the Department of Homeland Security, United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations.

Note:

The State of New Jersey does not provide sponsor ships for work visas.

If you are applying under the NJ “SAME” program, your supporting documents (Schedule A or B letter), must be submitted along with your resume by the closing date indicated above. For more…