Supervisor of Special Education

id='p829_'>Supervisor of Special Education JobID: 829

Position Type:

Administration/Supervisor of Instruction

Date Posted:

7/7/2026

Location:

Special Services Department

Date Available:

08/03/2026

Closing Date:

07/17/2026

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PLEASANTVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS

PLEASANTVILLE, NEW JERSEY

JOB DESCRIPTION

SPECIAL SERVICES CERTIFIED

TITLE: SUPERVISOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Hold a New Jersey Supervisor or Principal (Standard) certificate in accordance with the requirements of N.J.S.A. 18A:27.1 et seq. and N.J.A.C. Title 6 Chapter 11 and (N.J.A.C. 6:11-9.3 and 9.5)
• Master's Degree in special education or educational administration/ leadership; demonstrated familiarity with special education law and regulations; Standard certificate for supervisor or school principal
• Minimum experience as determined by the board in the areas of (a) special education services and (b) supervision of staff
• Broad knowledge of state and federal special education laws, regulations, procedures, and reporting requirements
• Demonstrated ability to effectively administer special education programs and to work with parents, community groups, and agencies
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Required criminal record history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status
• Current residency in New Jersey, approved residency waiver, or the candidate agrees to obtain residency within one year of employment

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services/ or designee

SUPERVISES: Special Education personnel

Job Goal:

To provide leadership and direction to enable special education pupils, including pupils in an alternative education program which may occur outside of normal school hours, to benefit from their educational opportunities to the fullest by eliminating or ameliorating problems that interfere with student learning.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Instructional Leadership

• Provides leadership in the development of the district's special education program, including the alternative education program, coordinates and supervises related activities. Evaluates existing programs and makes recommendations for improvements.
• Keeps informed of all legal requirements governing special education, keeps teaching staff informed of legal requirements, and ensures that all requirements under administrative code, state/federal law, and board policy are met.
• Recommends policies and programs essential to the needs of special education children, including the alternative education program.
• Assumes responsibility for overseeing the Dynamic Learning Maps Assessments, including but not limited to providing staff training and scheduling.
• Provides leadership in the implementation of District-Wide curricula in Special Education programs, including the alternative education.
• Provides leadership in the development and effective delivery of the district's special education program, including the development and maintenance of the cumulative records of students receiving special services.

Staff Supervision and Coordination

• Assumes responsibility for the evaluation of all certified and noncertified special education staff.
• Ensures staff are compliant with students' IEP's, including progress reporting and addressing goals and objectives.

Contact with Parents and Community

• Initiates, facilitates, and maintains liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet pupils' special needs.
• Interprets the objectives of the district's special education program, including the alternative education program, to parents, students, staff, and the community.

Program Planning, Administration, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Cooperates with the building principal to plan, coordinate, and evaluate the special education programs and to evaluate the performance of special education staff assigned to each school.
• Participates in the development and implementation of in-service and training programs.

Other

Maintains personal professional competence and continuous improvement through in-service education and other professional growth activities.

Disseminates information on new education research and new state department rules and regulations in the area of special education.

Performs other related duties as may be assigned by the Director of Special Services/ or designee.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12-month employee work year and salary in accordance with Pleasantville Administrator Association agreement

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

SALARY RANGE: 12 Month Supervisor/ Step 1 $136,012.00 - 12 Month Supervisor/ Step 10 $146,012.00 in accordance with the PAA collective bargaining unit based on experience

BENEFITS:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• New Jersey State Pensions & Benefits
• Paid sick and personal time
• Optional 403(b) retirement plan (employee-funded)
• Optional disability insurance (employee-funded)

ANNUAL EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with NJ State law and the provisions of the board's policy on evaluations.

Approved by: Pleasantville Board of Education

Date: 9/17/2019 (C&I Agenda)

Revised:

LEGAL REFERENCES:

N.J.S.A. 7F COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL IMPROVEMENT AND FINANCING ACT

N.J.S.A. 18A:6-7.1 CRIMINAL HISTORY RECORD; EMPLOYEE IN REGULAR CONTACT WITH PUPILS; GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION

FROM EMPLOYMENT; EXCEPTION

N.J.S.A. 18A:6-10 DISMISSAL AND REDUCTION IN COMPENSATION OF PERSONS UNDER TENURE IN PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM

N.J.S.A. 18A:16-2 PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS; REQUIREMENT

N.J.S.A. 18A:25-2 AUTHORITY OVER PUPILS

N.J.S.A. 18A:25-4 SCHOOL REGISTER; KEEPING

N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1 CITIZENSHIP OF TEACHERS, ETC.

N.J.S.A. 18A:26-1.1 RESIDENCE REQUIREMENT PROHIBITED

N.J.S.A. 18A:26-2 CERTIFICATES REQUIRED; EXCEPTION

N.J.S.A. 18A:27 EMPLOYMENT AND CONTRACTS

N.J.S.A. 18A:28-3 NO TENURE FOR NONCITIZENS

N.J.S.A. 18A:28-5 TENURE OF TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS

N.J.S.A. 18A:28-8 NOTICE OF INTENTION TO RESIGN REQUIRED

N.J.A.C. 18A:37 DISCIPLINE OF PUPILS

N.J.A.C. 6A:7 MANAGING FOR EQUALITY AND EQUITY IN EDUCATION

N.J.A.C. 6A:8 STANDARDS AND ASSESSMENT

SEE PARTICULARLY:

N.J.A.C. 6A:8-2.4 AUTHORITY FOR REQUIREMENT TO ESTABLISH EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS

N.J.A.C. 6A:8-3.4 REQUIREMENTS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS

N.J.A.C. 6A:9 PROFESSIONAL LICENSURE AND STANDARDS

SEE PARTICULARLY:

N.J.A.C. 6A:9-3.3 PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS FOR TEACHERS

N.J.A.C. 6A:9B STATE BOARD OF EXAMINERS AND CERTIFICATION

SEE PARTICULARLY:

N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-5 GENERAL CERTIFICATION POLICIES

N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-8 REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTRUCTIONAL CERTIFICATE

N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9 INSTRUCTIONAL CERTIFICATES

N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9.1 AUTHORIZATIONS-GENERAL

N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-9.2 ENDORSEMENTS AND AUTHORIZATIONS

N.J.A.C. 6A:9B-10 EXCEPTIONS TO REQUIREMENTS FOR THE INSTRUCTIONAL CERTIFICATE

N.J.A.C. 6A:9C-3 REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS AND SCHOOL LEADERS

N.J.A.C. 6A:10 EDUCATOR EFFECTIVENESS

SEE PARTICULARLY:

N.J.A.C. 6A:10-2.1 ET SEQ. EVALUATION OF TEACHING STAFF MEMBERS

N.J.A.C. 6A:10-4.1 ET SEQ. COMPONENTS OF TEACHER EVALUATION

N.J.A.C. 6A:16 PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT STUDENT DEVELOPMENT

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-5.1 STANDARDS FOR DETERMINING SENIORITY

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-6 SCHOOL EMPLOYEE PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-7 STUDENT RECORDS

N.J.A.C. 6A:32-8 ATTENDANCE AND PUPIL ACCOUNTING