Position Type:
Administration
Date Posted:
6/12/2026
Location:
District
Date Available:
August 1, 2026
Director of Special Services
Requirements & Qualifications
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New Jersey Principal Certification (CE, Provisional or Standard - 0200)
Administrative experience with extensive knowledge of special education, resources and state of the art practice required.
Demonstrated familiarity with special education law and regulations.
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Required criminal history background check
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Proof of citizenship or legal resident alien status
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Implement and maintain ages 3-21 Special Education programs and services in conformance to district, state, and federal objectives and laws.
Plan, design, and implement all phases of service provided by the Special Education staff.
Serve as a resource to students, parents, administration and school personnel.
Administration
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Provide leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the district's comprehensive Special Services department; coordinates and supervises related activities.
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Develop short and long range plans for maintaining and improving special education programs; based on knowledge of research, current practice, national and state initiatives, student outcomes, and program evaluation.
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Assist in the determination of staffing needed by the schools through careful evaluation and research and make appropriate recommendations to the assistant superintendent for Pupil Services for changes.
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Define and implement best practices and continuous improvement strategies with high expectations for the department.
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Prepare and administer the department budget, and assist in the preparation of the district's annual budget.
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Review research, developments, and innovations in special education by reading current and cogent literature, attend professional and association workshops and conferences, and discuss developments of mutual interest with the administrative staff.
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Accept responsibility for assuring that State and Federal mandates and district policies regarding special education are carried out.
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Oversee 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.
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Keep informed of all legal requirements governing special education under the Administrative Code, State/Federal law and board policy.
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Develop and maintain the department's database, records, inventories, and reports necessary for the efficient operation of the Special Services department.
Relationship to the Principals and Supervisors
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Advise and confer with appropriate administrative staff on matters of program.
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Determine assignment and scheduling of department personnel in consultation with building principals.
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Serve as a special education resource person to principals, directors, and supervisors.
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Establish procedures for evaluation, placement and reappraisal of students in need of special education and / or related services.
Relationship to Special Education Staff
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Organize and monitor the staff observations and evaluations of performance for special education staff (including professional and support staff).
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Conduct orientation and/or training workshops for Special Services' instructional and non instructional staff.
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Oversee the "highly qualified status" for all Special Services' certificated staff.
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Supervise, coordinate and evaluate the activities of the child study team members and ensure placement of individual students with special needs in those educational situations best suited to their requirements.
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Attend child study team meetings and assume responsibility for the preparation and timely submission of all required documents and reports, in order to assure district compliance with legal requirements.
Other Supervision
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Supervise, direct, and evaluate the activities of the Supervisors of Special Services and Special Services clerical/administrative support staff.
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Supervise and coordinate home instruction for homebound or hospitalized pupils.
Additional Responsibilities:
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Interpret the objective of the district's special education program and provide informative communications to parents, students, staff, and the community.
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Maintain professional competence and continuous improvement through continuing education and professional development activities.
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Initiate, facilitate and maintain liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet pupils' special needs.
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Any other responsibility as designated by the Superintendent of Schools
Compensation: As per HASA Contract
