STAFFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
STAFFORD SPRINGS, CONNECTICUT
ADMINISTRATIVE VACANCY- DIRECTOR OF PUPIL SERVICES
August 14, 2026
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Candidates must possess or be eligible for appropriate Connecticut administrative certification (092) and possess Connecticut certification as a school social worker, school psychologist or in special education.
- Candidate must be knowledgeable of best practices in special education instruction, teaching methodology, behavior management of students with disabilities and the general education curriculum for students, ages 2-21
- Candidate must have knowledge of school law, legal provisions related to childcare, special education laws, and regulations is required
- Candidate must have knowledge of the Connecticut School Health Guidelines and the guidelines for the Management of the Student’s Scholastic Records in Connecticut is required
- Candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to function effectively as a team member in determining the appropriate services for the children through such meetings as Planning and Placement Team (PPT) and 504 meetings, discipline reviews, mediation, and/or due process proceedings
- Strong interpersonal, communication and management skills
- Administrative experience preferred but not required
START DATE: September 14, 2026, or as soon as possible following appointment
COMPENSATION: 2026-2027 Salary Range is $162,021.06 - $169,565.81, in accordance with the Stafford Administrators’ Contract
Please follow this link to the SAA contract, which details benefits and paid time off.
CLOSING DATE: August 28, 2026
Qualified candidates please apply online (available at www.stafford.k12.ct.us > Employment Opportunities) no later than August 28, 2026, and provide electronic copies of resume, Connecticut certification, transcripts, and three letters of professional reference.
Mr. Scott Sugarman
Superintendent of Schools
Stafford Public Schools
Phone: (860) 684-2208, ext. 1
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