Director of Special Services

HACKENSACK BOARD OF EDUCATION (INC)

Hackensack, NJ

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$146,689–$204,062 Per Year
SKILLS
Administrative Skills, Application Integration, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budget Reporting, Child Development, Data Analysis, Educational Administration, Financial Management, Leadership, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Materials Planning, People Management, Process Management, Program Evaluation, Project/Program Coordination, Special Education, Special Needs, Sustainability, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Training/Teaching Curriculum
LOCATION
Hackensack, NJ
POSTED
15 days ago

id='p4141_'>Director of Special Services JobID: 4141

Position Type:

Administration

Date Posted:

7/10/2026

Location:

Office of Special Services

Closing Date:

07/10/2026

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Position: Director of Special Services

Location: District

Terms of Employment/Fringe Benefits: 12-Month, Full-Time, Tenure-Track, Sick, Personal & Vacation Time, Pension & Health Benefits

Salary Range: $146,689-$204,062 (HASA Guide 4A)

Nature & Scope of Job: Serves as the educational leader of the Special Services Department, responsible for articulating the department's district-wide mission, vision, and educational goals to faculty, staff, families, students and the public; as the educational leader of the Department of Special Services, the Director of Special Services, promotes the Department's initiatives and the development and sustainability of best practices as related to the effective implementation of Individual Education Plans (IEPs), within the framework of Board Policy and all legal guidelines. The Director of Special Services is responsible for coordinating, planning, alignment of materials and resources, instructional program evaluation, personnel management, department professional development, curricular modifications, staff and student scheduling, and effective fiscal management of the Department of Special Services.

Qualifications (see Job Description for full list):

  • Hold or be eligible for a New Jersey School Administrator or Principal Certificate.
  • Have at least five (5) years of successful teaching/administrative experience and two (2) years of administrative experience as a Supervisor, Director or Vice Principal.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of Special Education programs and NJ Administrative Code.
  • Demonstrate leadership in school improvement, program development, curriculum integration, and application of technology across the curriculum.
  • Demonstrate leadership in budget development, fiscal responsibility, data-analysis and coordination of assessment programs.
  • Coordinate grant processes (evaluations, budget, reports, applications) for purposes of ensuring compliance with all grant requirements.

Description (see Job Description for full list):

  • Oversees the design, development and implementation of a comprehensive special education program for students with special needs, which assures an appropriate and equitable education for all identified students, reflects current best practices and promotes excellence.
  • Supervises all assigned personnel to ensure that all responsibilities are met and exceeded, consistent with research on learning and child growth and development, and strategies in special education instruction.
  • Represents the Board, when requested, in mediation, administrative hearings and court proceedings relating to students in need of or receiving special services.
  • Develops and facilitates implementation of comprehensive professional development plan for Teachers, related service providers and para-educators.

Application Process: Interested applicants must apply via Applitrack, Job ID# 4141, Application Deadline: 07/19/26

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HACKENSACK BOARD OF EDUCATION (INC)