Special Education Program Manager
About the position Ready to make a lasting impact in special education? Join Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions (DESS) as a Special Education Program Manager and lead programs that transform the educational experience for students in grades K–12. This is your opportunity to shape innovative solutions, support staff development, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations—all while fostering positive outcomes for students and educators. Location : Commute from home office to school sites in Berks County (Reading School District) for supervision, training, and consultation sessions. You will oversee special education, emotional-support classrooms, supervise professionals and paraprofessionals, and manage projects that drive quality and efficiency. This role requires strong leadership, knowledge of PDE, IDEA, and Chapter 14 regulations, and expertise in IEPs, MTSS/PBIS/RTI frameworks, and positive behavior support strategies.
Responsibilities
- Program Supervision: Lead Special Education Emotional support Classroom programs; supervise staff; ensure compliance with special education regulations.
- Program Management: Direct staffing and hiring; collaborate with operations and district leadership; maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
- Project Management: Develop and manage projects with attention to quality, outcomes, and budgetary practices.
- Professional Development: Design and deliver engaging training for educators and staff; evaluate outcomes and create implementation resources.
- Leadership: Foster a culture of servant leadership through coaching, feedback, and team development.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Special Education or related field
- Valid PA Level II Teaching Certification &/or a Principal certification
- Minimum five years (two of which must be in leadership capacity) experience in an educational setting working with individuals with emotional and behavioral needs and/or other special education populations.
- Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms.
- Strong organizational a nd communication skills.
- Requires ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines.
- Valid driver's license must be maintained.
Nice-to-haves
- Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education or related field, or enrollment/eligibility for an Ed.D. or Ph.D. program
- PA Department of Education certification (Supervisor of Special Education, Pupil Services, Principal, or Education Administration)
- BCBA certification
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation ($85,000 - $100,000 per year) with Time off benefits starting on day one!
- Excellent health benefits, effective 30 days after employment!
- Tuition and student loan assistance through our ASCEND Program.
- Opportunity to engage with an organization that embraces Servant Leadership principles, allowing staff to be their authentic selves at work.
- Hybrid schedule combining on-site and work-from-home capabilities.
- Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services.
- Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance.
- Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage.
- Employee assistance / work-life balance program.
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