Closing Date:
03/11/2024 The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has an opening for a Supervisor of Preschool Special Education Servicesin Downingtown, PA.
The Supervisor of Preschool Special Education Services is responsible for providing administrative and instructional leadership by supervising all aspects of Preschool Special Education services to eligible young children in Chester County ages 3 to 5. Responsibilities include program and curriculum development, budget development and oversight, staff supervision and evaluation, program compliance with special education regulations, participation in inter-agency and community activities.
Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee classroom (DD, ASD, MDS) programming for the Preschool Special Education program
• Operate 12-month programming
• Supervise programming for a growing aggregate of approximately 3,000 eligible young children per year
• Organize ongoing child find activities throughout Chester County
• Develop, update, and monitor special education procedures and policies for compliance
• Complete yearly Quality Enhancement Plan as a result of OCDEL’s Program Determinations
• Participate in triennial OCDEL Verification
• Manage staffing resources for program coverage
• Selection, supervision, and evaluation of professional and support staff
• Participate in the development of the Preschool Special Education budget
• Manage revenue and monitor monthly expenditure report for PSE, Birth-3, and Marketplace Services
• Manage data collection for required reports
• Oversee & approve all program expenditures
• Develop and oversee procedures for the smooth timely transition of children from birth to three services
• Identify staff development needs and assist in planning and implementing effective staff development
• Analyze multiple data sources to inform programmatic decision-making
• Participate in cross-divisional initiatives to expand Marketplace services
• Supervise staff outside of preschool, including birth to 3 and school-age programs
• Provide ongoing professional development for staff related to IEP development and implementation
• Monitor student achievement via IEP implementation of staff
• Conduct and facilitate professional learning communities related to program development, improvement, and implementation.
• Meet with staff 1:1 to review caseloads, schedules, instructional practices, case discussions, and IEP development
• Supervise implementation of IEP goals across the Least Restrictive Environment continuum
• Provide ongoing guidance documents and resources using shared drives, electronic access
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide early childhood education in conjunction with Head Start, ELRC, and all other Early Childhood Providers

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Education required
• 5 years of experience in preschool special education
• Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of state and federal laws and guidelines regarding special education

Professional or Other Required Certifications:

• PA Supervisor of Special Education Certification and/or
• PA Principal Certification

Salary Range:
Administrators, Level E, $124,802 - $156,002

• Placement on band is based on years of direct experience in a comparable role.

260 day position, 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week
CJD
Equal Opportunity Employer
Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.

Closing Date:
03/11/2024 The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has an opening for a Supervisor of Preschool Special Education Servicesin Downingtown, PA.
The Supervisor of Preschool Special Education Services is responsible for providing administrative and instructional leadership by supervising all aspects of Preschool Special Education services to eligible young children in Chester County ages 3 to 5. Responsibilities include program and curriculum development, budget development and oversight, staff supervision and evaluation, program compliance with special education regulations, participation in inter-agency and community activities.
Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Oversee classroom (DD, ASD, MDS) programming for the Preschool Special Education program
• Operate 12-month programming
• Supervise programming for a growing aggregate of approximately 3,000 eligible young children per year
• Organize ongoing child find activities throughout Chester County
• Develop, update, and monitor special education procedures and policies for compliance
• Complete yearly Quality Enhancement Plan as a result of OCDEL’s Program Determinations
• Participate in triennial OCDEL Verification
• Manage staffing resources for program coverage
• Selection, supervision, and evaluation of professional and support staff
• Participate in the development of the Preschool Special Education budget
• Manage revenue and monitor monthly expenditure report for PSE, Birth-3, and Marketplace Services
• Manage data collection for required reports
• Oversee & approve all program expenditures
• Develop and oversee procedures for the smooth timely transition of children from birth to three services
• Identify staff development needs and assist in planning and implementing effective staff development
• Analyze multiple data sources to inform programmatic decision-making
• Participate in cross-divisional initiatives to expand Marketplace services
• Supervise staff outside of preschool, including birth to 3 and school-age programs
• Provide ongoing professional development for staff related to IEP development and implementation
• Monitor student achievement via IEP implementation of staff
• Conduct and facilitate professional learning communities related to program development, improvement, and implementation.
• Meet with staff 1:1 to review caseloads, schedules, instructional practices, case discussions, and IEP development
• Supervise implementation of IEP goals across the Least Restrictive Environment continuum
• Provide ongoing guidance documents and resources using shared drives, electronic access
• Collaborate with colleagues to provide early childhood education in conjunction with Head Start, ELRC, and all other Early Childhood Providers

Qualifications:
Education and Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Education required
• 5 years of experience in preschool special education
• Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of state and federal laws and guidelines regarding special education

Professional or Other Required Certifications:

• PA Supervisor of Special Education Certification and/or
• PA Principal Certification

Salary Range:
Administrators, Level E, $124,802 - $156,002

• Placement on band is based on years of direct experience in a comparable role.

260 day position, 7.5 hours per day, 5 days per week
CJD
Equal Opportunity Employer
Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.