Supervisor of Special Education

Easton Area School District•Easton, PA

20h

About The Position

The Easton Area School District wishes to inform you of the following posted vacancy. Supervisor of Special Education Full-time 12 Month Position Districtwide This full-time position will be filled on or about February 16, 2026. Salary commensurate with the Act 93 Compensation Plan. The selected candidate shall be chosen based on credentials, the ability to demonstrate job functions and the successful completion of a series of interviews along with meeting all local requirements. Candidates must possess an Instructional II Professional Certificate in Special Education, Supervisory Certificate in Special Education or K-12 Principal Certification (with five [5] years of classroom teaching experience in Special Education or as a school psychologist). Applications from qualified individuals interested in the above position must submit electronically to Kara L. Dufour, Chief Human Resource Officer via the applicant tracking system under the " Job Opportunities " link on the District webpage. A cover letter expressing interest in this position along with a resume should be submitted with the application document. Please use the electronic upload sections available. Only complete application packets will be considered. A complete packet for external applicants includes: PA Standard Teaching Application; Letter of Interest; Resume; Three current Letters of Recommendation (within one year); Copy of Teaching Certificate; Copy of college/university transcripts. Internal candidates need only submit a letter of interest electronically via the applicant tracking system to be considered complete. The successful candidate will be required to provide the following documents: Act 34 PSP Criminal Record Check, Act 114 FBI Criminal History Check, Act 151 Child Abuse Clearance, and the Act 24/82 PDE 6004 form. The Easton Area School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin/ethnicity, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion and hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Posted: January 5, 2026 Expires: January 11, 2026 Vacancy Notice #4320

Requirements

Has an Instructional II Professional Certificate in special education.
Has five (5) years of successful teaching experience in special education or as a school psychologist.
Must possess a Supervisory Certificate in special education or K-12 Principal Certification (with five [5] years of classroom teaching experience in special education).
Has the ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
Possesses necessary technology-related knowledge and individual computer skills, including but not limited to skills in word processing, spreadsheets and database.
Has the ability to drive and possesses a valid driver’s license.
Must be dependable, punctual, flexible, appropriately attired, neat in appearance, and able to manage time appropriately.
Possesses effective communicative, judgmental, planning, organizational, problem-solving, and human relations skills and has the ability to work cooperatively with employees, other school districts and educational institutions, and the public in satisfying the needs and responsibilities of the assigned functions.
Provides evidence of professional growth and development by keeping current of issues in the field.

Nice To Haves

Has a working knowledge of the relationships existing between the school district and other educational entities is preferred, including but not limited to:
Knowledge of in-district and out-of-district placements in which school district students attend and/or are enrolled.
Knowledge of private educational facilities attended by school district residents.

Responsibilities

Follows all laws, Board Policies, regulations, rules and procedures, and complies with the instructions and/or directives from his/her supervisor(s).
Works primarily independently in assigned settings.
Establishes an effective working rapport with all other staff and maintains a positive relationship with the school district’s internal and external publics.
Assists in the development, revision, and/or adaptation of school district policies, procedures, and programs to help ensure that students with disabilities and gifted education students receive a FAPE.
Assists the Director of Special Education in recommending policies, procedures, and programs essential to the needs of students with disabilities and gifted education students.
Keeps current with regard to legal requirements governing special education and gifted education.
Provides leadership in establishing new programs and developing an improved understanding of existing programs.
Supervision and coordination of special education and gifted education programs and ancillary services.
Consults with and communicates programming and personnel needs to the Director of Special Education.
Supervision and evaluation of applicable/assigned staff by performing functions that include, but are not limited to, classroom observations, reviewing reports, monitoring paperwork compliance and artifact review, and, based on such, helps to plan and make recommendations for staff improvement and program improvement, including assisting in the construction of and adherence to improvement plans.
Provides staff development programming for such things as best instructional practices, improving instructional delivery; managing data; improving student performance; adherence to laws, regulations, guidelines, policies and procedures; and other perceived areas of need.
Observes staff performance and makes recommendations regarding staff proficiency in utilizing research-based best practices; providing additional training/staff development as is warranted.
Provides the appropriate training and direction and effectively delegates staff in order to complete tasks in an effective, efficient, and timely manner.
Assists the Director of Special Education in the evaluation of secretarial staff assigned to the department.
Assists the Director of Special Education in coordinating services, maintaining records, and submitting required reports involving students with disabilities and/or gifted education students.
Assists the Director of Special Education in monitoring compliance with policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines, and addressing noncompliance issues.
Assists the Director of Special Education in the recruitment, selection, and recommendation for hiring special education and/or gifted education personnel.
Works cooperatively with the transportation department to ensure the appropriate transportation of students with disabilities.
Oversees the IEP process and ensures the allocation of resources/services needed for the delivery of FAPE by serving as LEA for in district and out of district students.
Responds in an effective and timely manner to issues raised by parents/guardians, staff, representatives of agencies who administer out-of-district placements, and other appropriate persons and/or agencies.
Creates memos, communiqués, reports, databases, spreadsheets, and the like and makes phone or personal contact with appropriate staff, administration, outside agencies, and/or parent(s)/guardian(s) to effectively address issues of concern.
Assists the Director of Special Education in developing a cost-effective departmental budget(s) and controlling expenditures.
Keeps informed with regard to potential sources of state and/or federal funding/reimbursement pertaining to special education and/or gifted education (e.g., contingency funds, ACCESS funds,
At the direction of the Director of Special Education, helps interpret objectives, laws, regulations, and programs with regard to special education.
Assists the Director of Special Education in evaluating, on an on-going basis, the special education and gifted education programs including but not limited to, planned courses, curriculum, instructional practices, academic achievement, and individual student need.
Ensures the appropriateness of design, furnishings, equipment, and location of facilities that house students with disabilities.
At the direction of the Director of Special Education, consults with attorneys to help ensure appropriateness of programming and/or to obtain legal advice with regard to issues that are litigious or potentially litigious.
At the direction of the Director of Special Education, participates in and/or assists with mediation, formal due process hearings, and/or appeals.
Assumes responsibility for personal professional growth and development by, among other things, keeping current with regard to requirements, laws, regulations and policies; reviewing current field-related literature and the latest research findings; maintaining knowledge of improved techniques; and attending applicable professional meetings, webinars, trainings, and conferences.
Maintains valid Pennsylvania Department of Education certification as is necessary.
Works the additional hours necessary to ensure the functions of the position are effectively administered.
Performs work described herein without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of himself/herself or others.
Assists in the oversight of the psychology department.
Cross-coordination with the Student and Community Services Department with nursing services, students under the McKinney Vento Act, alternate placements and transportation, truancy, TACT II, concussion management and Brainsteps.
Attend all CASSP meetings as district representative for Special Education students.
Coordinate & oversee the early intervention transition planning process.
Performs other related duties and tasks as assigned by the Director of Special Education, Superintendent or designee.
Plans and oversees Extended School Year (ESY) program, PASA alternate assessment, and staff professional development.