Supervisor of Secondary Special Education

Supervisor of Secondary Special Education

Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union – Brandon, Vermont

Starting Date: Jul 1, 2026

2026‑2027 – Supervisor of Secondary Special Education – Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union (RNESU)

Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative Supervisor of Secondary Special Education. The role is responsible for the day‑to‑day provision of special education services for middle and high school students, including the supervision and evaluation of all special education professional and paraprofessional faculty. Primary responsibility is to ensure that all identified special education students receive a free and appropriate public education in compliance with all state and federal rules and regulations.

• Serves as the initial resource person for case managers and assists department members in handling day‑to‑day instructional issues.
• Participates as a member of school‑based teams as appropriate to support the needs of special education students at Otter Valley.
• Meets regularly with the Director of Special Services.
• Maintains a direct line of communication to the building principal(s) regarding departmental issues/concerns.
• Collaborates with Associate Principals regarding student discipline for special education students, serving as the lead decision‑maker for special education students with Behavior Improvement Plans.
• Coordinates school/community relations relative to the special education department, including presentations to faculty and the school board as requested.
• Maintains documentation and records of meetings, dates/times of observations, budget information, and other.
• Delegates duties as needed to accomplish departmental projects and goals.
• Supervises the processing of referrals for comprehensive evaluations for special education in accordance with federal and state regulations.
• Supervises all aspects of regulatory compliance for Special Education and IEP Medicaid.
• Serves as LEA Representative at Special Education Meetings, CSPs and attends Local Inter‑Agency meetings.
• Holds and facilitates Team Meetings for OTV Special Education students.
• Directly supervises and evaluates all special education teachers and Paraprofessionals assigned to OVUHS main campus.
• Assists in recruiting, screening, and hiring of professional and paraprofessional staff.
• Determines weekly or long‑range schedules for paraprofessionals.
• Participates in the orientation and training of special education teachers and paraprofessional staff.
• Assigns teaching assignments and case management distribution of department members.
• Fulfills other responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Student Support Services or other District Administrators.

• Must hold or be eligible for VT Agency of Education License as Director of Special Education.
• Master’s degree in special education.
• Minimum of 3 years teaching experience as a special educator.
• Evidence of excellent communication skills, both in speaking and writing, high energy, strong organizational skills, and ability to complete multiple complex tasks with attention to detail in a timely manner.
• In‑depth knowledge of state and federal regulations governing special education, including the appropriate IEP process and development.
• Ability to interpret educational/psycho‑educational assessments.

Position Type: Full‑time

Posted: Jun 02, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Our school district is centrally located in western Vermont, between Rutland, the third largest city in VT, and the college town of Middlebury. The area is known for its lakes and mountains, popular for many outdoor sports. Our six elementary schools range in enrollment from 31 to 400 students. Our 7‑12 grade high school has an enrollment of 750 students, offering a wide variety of courses for both career and college‑bound students.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

• Brooke Dahlin, Human Resources Coordinator
• 49 Court Drive
• Brandon, Vermont 05733
• Phone: 802‑247‑5757
• Fax: 802‑247‑5548
• Email: bdahlin

Applications may be submitted through  Please contact Brian Crane, Director of Student Support Services, for additional information.