| Location | Huntington Station, NY |
Eastern Suffolk BOCES
Department of Special Education
Program Administrator for Special Education
ESBOCES is looking for an experienced and collaborative leader to oversee special education operations, compliance, and
student data management. The position oversees special education student management systems, guides guidance department
operations, and directs master scheduling to ensure balanced service delivery and whole-child development. The Program
Administrator leads key initiatives aligned with State standards including NY Inspires diploma pathway compliance while coaching
staff, monitoring data-driven strategic plans, and fostering an inclusive culture focused on maximizing outcomes for all students.
The Program Administrator for Special Education reports directly to the Divisional Administrator for Special Education.
QUALIFICATIONS:
+ NYS SDA or SDL Certification
Strong communication/interpersonal skills
Experience with students with special needs
Knowledge of Part 200 Regulations
Knowledge and experience with Next Generation
Standards instruction and assessments as it pertains
to special education
Knowledge and experience in student management
systems, master scheduling, state assessment
protocols, and state reporting
+ Minimum three (3) years administrative experience
RESPONSIBILITIES:
+ System & Data Management: Direct oversight of
special education student management systems.
Track, analyze, and report critical student data,
including attendance, assessment outcomes, and
discipline records.
Guidance & Scheduling: Supervise and support
guidance counselors. Lead the development
and maintenance of compliant, balanced master
schedules tailored to special education service
delivery with an unwavering commitment to high
achievement, social-emotional and whole child
development of all students.
Diploma Compliance: Work directly with central
office leadership to design, monitor, and execute
implementation strategies for updated State diploma
pathways and graduation requirements aligned with
NY Inspires.
Program Supervision: Ensure procedural safeguards,
state compliance, and seamless operational
alignment between the central office and school sites.
Professional Development: Coaching and
developing staff in master scheduling, student
management systems in order to support NY Inspires
and upcoming changes to diploma requirements.
Strategic Planning: Assist in the monitoring
and collection of data as well as the ongoing
development of the department's strategic plan.
Collaborative Leadership: Lead and supervise a
diverse staff while building trusting relationships with
staff and students, providing strong collaborative
leadership with an honest, transparent and inclusive
style that supports high student outcomes and
educational excellence.
Comprehensive health benefits package offered.
Salary: $158,375
Start Date: As soon as possible
Eastern Suffolk
BOCES
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Please apply by Monday, October 26, 2026 with a job specific cover
letter & resume to: https://esboces.recruitfront.com/JobOpportunities
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At ESBOCES, we are on a journey to create a more inclusive and equitable organization, which includes our commitment to
welcome an inclusive and diverse work and school community. We recognize that a diverse representation in our organization
is an essential step. All individuals, including applicants who identify with a historically underrepresented group, including but
not limited to BIPOC (Black/African American, Indigenous/Native American, Persons of Color), Hispanic/Latinx, LGBTQ+, Women,
and/or individuals with disabilities, are encouraged to apply.
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