Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Support

id='p1757_'>Assistant Superintendent for Special Education and Student Support JobID: 1757

Position Type:

Administration/Assistant Superintendent

Date Posted:

7/22/2026

Location:

Hattie Britt Administration

Date Available:

Immediate Opening

Closing Date:

08/05/2026

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QUALIFICATIONS:Appropriate NJ Certification; School Administrator DESCRIPTION:

The Mount Laurel School District seeks a highly effective educational leader to provide strategic leadership and oversight for the district's PreK-8 special education, counseling, and health services. This role ensures strict state and federal compliance, optimizes resources, and collaborates with families and staff to deliver equitable, high-quality instruction and comprehensive wellness support for all students by:

• Supervising and evaluating the Child Study Team, Student Assistance Counselors, School Counselors, and School Nurses.
• Overseeing all Special Education Programs and Related Services, ensuring all State and Federal legal requirements are met.
• Leading the design, implementation, and evaluation of research-based, innovative, supportive, and challenging special education programs, student support services, and nursing services for students in Grades PreK8.
• Recommending resources and supports to the Superintendent and Board of Education to enhance special education programming, school counseling curricula, and health services.
• Supervising and evaluating building principals on district and school-level activities, including special education program effectiveness, parent/community engagement, and student achievement.
• Serving as an active member of the Superintendent's Central Office Cabinet.
• Collaborating closely with district and school administrators to promote inclusive learning environments for all students.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to fostering inclusive, supportive, and high-achieving learning environments.

REPORTS TO:Superintendent of SchoolsLOCATION:Mt. Laurel School District SALARY:Starting at $165,000+ (commensurate with experience and executive leadership qualifications; negotiable for exceptional candidates)BENEFITS:Yes DEADLINE FOR ACCEPTING RESUMES:August 5, 2026EFFECTIVE DATE:Immediate Opening; Subject to candidate's availability and notice requirementsSUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:The Mount Laurel School District prohibits discrimination based on the following protected categories: race, creed, color, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy), marital status, civil status, domestic partnership status, familial status, religion, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, genetic information, liability for service in the Armed Forces of the United States, or disability. We encourage all applicants to apply.CONTACT INFORMATION:The following person has been designated to handle inquires/complaints regarding non-discrimination policies:

Title IX/Section 504

Ms. Aja S. Thomas, Director of Human Resources

330 Mt. Laurel Rd., Mt. Laurel, NJ 08054

856-235-3387 ext. 23019