Program Supervisor

Pace School • Pittsburgh, PA

11d • $60,000 - $75,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Pace School is an Approved Private School and Partial Hospitalization Program in Churchill that serves children and adolescents with autism and behavioral challenges from Allegheny County and neighboring county school districts. Its mission is to provide educational and therapeutic services that enable each child to thrive by combining academic and behavioral services.

The Program Supervisor is a 12-month position responsible for day-to-day operations in assigned classrooms, including instructional delivery and classroom and behavior management. The role supervises Teachers, Classroom Assistants, and Personal Care Assistants; supports evidence-based specially designed instruction and staff training; and oversees communication, team building, and problem solving. The supervisor also contributes to curriculum development, instructional alignment across grade levels, and teacher coaching and support.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in special education or a related field.
• Pennsylvania teaching certification in mentally and/or physically handicapped or special education.
• Knowledge and experience in special education law and Pennsylvania special education regulations.
• Knowledge and experience in instructional and specially designed instruction best practices, assessment strategies, curriculum-based measurement, Applied Behavior Analysis, and data-based decision making.
• Instructional coaching and/or supervisory experience in a school setting.

Nice To Haves

• Pennsylvania Supervisor or Principal Certification, or current enrollment in a program working toward Pennsylvania Supervisor of Special Education or Principal Certification.
• Board Certified Behavior Analyst.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, instructional delivery, and classroom and behavior management systems in assigned classrooms.
• Supervise assigned Teachers, Classroom Assistants, and Personal Care Assistants through formal and informal visits, observations, scheduled supervision, and in-vivo supervision.
• Observe instruction, gather objective data, and provide verbal and written feedback about implementation fidelity and instructional and assessment practices.
• Review lesson plans, teaching methods, grading systems, assessment materials, grade distributions, survey results, and student and parent feedback.
• Support staff with job performance, student and staff relations, problem resolution, and professional growth.
• Conduct goal setting, supervision, and annual summative evaluations according to established policies and procedures.
• Recommend disciplinary action to the Human Resources Manager and Chief Executive Officer when indicated; implement and oversee Performance Improvement Plans and complete disciplinary processes when necessary.
• Train staff involved in delivering special education services.
• Assist teachers in identifying and providing effective, evidence-based specially designed instruction, accommodations, and modifications with fidelity.
• Participate in developing and implementing curriculum guides aligned with the Pennsylvania framework, including benchmarks, resources, instructional strategies, timelines, and common assessments.
• Develop programs of study, participate in textbook selection and review committees, and recommend textbooks and supplementary materials with other supervisors and the Chief Executive Officer.
• Coordinate and articulate teaching and learning across the high school, middle school, and elementary schools to support horizontal and vertical curriculum alignment.
• Guide, coach, and support teachers in demonstrating competence in the four Educator Effectiveness Framework domains: planning and preparation, classroom environment, instruction, and professional responsibilities.
• Provide leadership and support for research-grounded instructional strategies, techniques, and methods focused on improving achievement for all students.
• Oversee communication, team building, and problem solving.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, with the majority of monthly premiums paid by Pace.
• Employer-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• 403(b) retirement savings program with employer contribution and matching.
• Paid personal, vacation, and sick days.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee assistance program.
• Professional development assistance.
• Referral program.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager