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Job Description
Openings as of 6/6/2026
Assistant Special Education Supervisor JobID:
1625
Position Type:
Administration/Supervisor
Date Posted:
6/4/2026
Location:
Administration Building
Date Available:
07/01/2026
Closing Date:
06/17/2026
Assistant Special Education Supervisor
JOB GOAL
To facilitate the provision of special education and exceptional student services to Erie's Public Schools students, while maintaining an efficient and effective level of compliance consistent with State and Federal mandates
QUALIFICATIONS
Valid PA Supervisor of Special Education certification or PA Superintendent's Letter of Eligibility
Demonstrate knowledge of Special Education regulations and federal laws governing services to students with disabilities
Five years or more of teaching experience with special needs learners
Experience with Special Education Early Intervention and Kindergarten transition IEPs preferred
Demonstrate knowledge of best practices pertaining to interventions and supports for diverse student populations
Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, professional and paraprofessional staff
Demonstrated leadership in the field of special education
REPORTS TO
Director of Pupil Services or Designee
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist with supervision and coordination of Special Education, Gifted, and Speech programming and personnel
Coordinate services for Sec 504 eligible students
Coordinate services for the Extended School year (ESY)
Respond to parents, community agencies, local educational agency administrators, professional staff members, and students in relation to the provision of special education services within Erie's Public Schools
Oversee the implementation of procedures/processes mandated by Pennsylvania Chapter 14, Chapter 15 and Chapter 16 relative to eligibility and continuing eligibility, for individualized educational program plans and student service plans
Act as LEA for IEP and GIEP meetings as needed; attend IEP, GIEP, and/or 504 meetings as needed
Attend building level meetings as related to students who are "thought to be exceptional"
Facilitate intake and placement process of new students with IEPs, GIEPs or 504 plans entering Erie's Public Schools; review documentation and follow appropriate procedures to provide FAPE
Attend administrative, departmental staff, and building meetings
Provide leadership in professional development opportunities to enhance use of best practices within the district
Assume responsibility for professional growth and development, keeping current with legal trends, research findings, and best practices, by attending professional conferences and meetings
Observe teachers, students and classrooms as needed and make recommendations regarding instruction and placement
Participate in dispute mediation conferences relative to the provision of services to students who have or may be eligible for individualized education plans student service plans
Meet with groups of professional, paraprofessionals, administrators, parents, agencies and advocacy groups as needed
Any other duties assigned by the Superintendent or designee
The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American with Disabilities Act (A.D.A.) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT
260-day work year, vacation, holidays, and salary in accordance with the Erie School District Administrators Association Agreement.
EVALUATION
Performance of this job evaluated annually in accordance with provisions of the School Board's policy on Evaluation of Administrative Personnel.
APPLICANTS NOT CURRENTLY EMPLOYED BY THE DISTRICT MUST HAVE A BACKGROUND CHECK AS REQUIRED BY STATE LAW ACT 34 EFFECTIVE 1/86, CHILD ABUSE HISTORY CLEARANCE EFFECTIVE 7/96 & ACT 114 F.B.I. FINGERPRINT CHECK.