What are the responsibilities and job description for the SUPERVISOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION - AUTISTIC SUPPORT position at Colonial Intermediate Unit 20?
Requirements
REQUIREMENTS:
Pennsylvania Level II Teaching Certificate in Special Education.
Supervisor of Special Education Certification
At least five years teaching experience as a special education teacher - experience with autism & autism programs beneficial
Proven experience in working as a productive member of a team
Ability to cultivate professional development opportunities for staff
Utilize technology for efficiency and accuracy for student services programs
Maintain ongoing communication with Student Services and school districts
Description
Supervisor of Special Education for Autistic Support – Supporting Elementary Autistic Support classrooms throughout the northern region of the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 service area. Position available beginning July 1, 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the Autistic Support Classroom Program
Supervises and evaluates professional and paraprofessional performances in an effective and fair manner.
Structure staff development opportunities for the Autistic Support staff
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with families, local school personnel, agency personnel, and the community.
Collaborate with the school personnel to identify special education needs and facilitate responses in those identified needs as appropriate.
Monitor the Multidisciplinary Evaluation (MDE) process and the Individual Education Program (IEP) process of the school district’s special education services.
Assesses program needs and staffing and makes recommendations for new programs or revisions to current programs.
Provide leadership and expertise to Intermediate Unit and member school districts in areas supervised.
Make contributions to the achievement of all Intermediate Unit goals in support of the vision and mission of the Intermediate Unit.
Demonstrate project management skills in the conduct of job responsibilities.
Application Procedure
Please attach two letters of reference to the on-line application. Your application packet will be screened and reviewed by the program administrator. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contact by the administrator regarding an interview date and time.
If you are recommended as a finalist for a position, you will need to have all credentials (3 Clearances, School Personnel Health Record) submitted in order to be recommended to the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of Directors for hire. This will include completing an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and showing originals of documents you wish to submit to establish employment identity and work authorization. This will be handled through the Recruitment Office.
School Personnel Health Form – READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.
This form is not required for you to be an active candidate. Please DO NOT have the form completed unless you are directed by a recommending administrator or the Human Resources Office.
If you are recommended as a finalist for a position, you will be required to have a pre-employment medical examination – physical and tuberculosis (TB) test. All results (physical and TB) must be recorded on the School Personnel Health Record. No other forms are acceptable. The physical and TB are at your own expense. If the physical is performed by a Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, the Physician must also sign; the TB test may be done by a physician or licensed health care provider. All areas of the physical and TB test must be completed, signed, and properly dated.
Physical and TB results within the last three months of receipt will be accepted if they are recorded on the School Personnel Health Record. Dates of results longer than three months of our receipt will not be accepted.
Selected candidates for IU20 positions will be required to produce state mandated background clearances and fraud checks as part of the employment onboarding process. All recommendations for hire shall be contingent upon receipt of acceptable clearances and fraud checks. The clearances and checks will be treated confidentially.
EOE
Summary Information:
Job Title SUPERVISOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION - AUTISTIC SUPPORT
Vacancy # 2027-001
Position # ADM III - SE -8 JP
# of Openings 1
Category Administrative/Supervisory
Employment Full-time 12 Months
Salary $101,444 per year
Calendar Days Full-time 12 mo. 261 days
Published Date 04/01/2026
Target Fill Date N/A
Closing Date N/A
Location Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Main Office
6 Danforth Drive
Easton , PA 18045
Experience Administrative Experience
Degrees / Certificates PA Supervisor of Sp Ed Cert / PA Principal K-12
REQUIREMENTS:
Pennsylvania Level II Teaching Certificate in Special Education.
Supervisor of Special Education Certification
At least five years teaching experience as a special education teacher - experience with autism & autism programs beneficial
Proven experience in working as a productive member of a team
Ability to cultivate professional development opportunities for staff
Utilize technology for efficiency and accuracy for student services programs
Maintain ongoing communication with Student Services and school districts
Description
Supervisor of Special Education for Autistic Support – Supporting Elementary Autistic Support classrooms throughout the northern region of the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 service area. Position available beginning July 1, 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead and manage the Autistic Support Classroom Program
Supervises and evaluates professional and paraprofessional performances in an effective and fair manner.
Structure staff development opportunities for the Autistic Support staff
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with families, local school personnel, agency personnel, and the community.
Collaborate with the school personnel to identify special education needs and facilitate responses in those identified needs as appropriate.
Monitor the Multidisciplinary Evaluation (MDE) process and the Individual Education Program (IEP) process of the school district’s special education services.
Assesses program needs and staffing and makes recommendations for new programs or revisions to current programs.
Provide leadership and expertise to Intermediate Unit and member school districts in areas supervised.
Make contributions to the achievement of all Intermediate Unit goals in support of the vision and mission of the Intermediate Unit.
Demonstrate project management skills in the conduct of job responsibilities.
Application Procedure
Please attach two letters of reference to the on-line application. Your application packet will be screened and reviewed by the program administrator. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contact by the administrator regarding an interview date and time.
If you are recommended as a finalist for a position, you will need to have all credentials (3 Clearances, School Personnel Health Record) submitted in order to be recommended to the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of Directors for hire. This will include completing an Employment Eligibility Verification Form I-9 and showing originals of documents you wish to submit to establish employment identity and work authorization. This will be handled through the Recruitment Office.
School Personnel Health Form – READ THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.
This form is not required for you to be an active candidate. Please DO NOT have the form completed unless you are directed by a recommending administrator or the Human Resources Office.
If you are recommended as a finalist for a position, you will be required to have a pre-employment medical examination – physical and tuberculosis (TB) test. All results (physical and TB) must be recorded on the School Personnel Health Record. No other forms are acceptable. The physical and TB are at your own expense. If the physical is performed by a Physician’s Assistant or Nurse Practitioner, the Physician must also sign; the TB test may be done by a physician or licensed health care provider. All areas of the physical and TB test must be completed, signed, and properly dated.
Physical and TB results within the last three months of receipt will be accepted if they are recorded on the School Personnel Health Record. Dates of results longer than three months of our receipt will not be accepted.
Selected candidates for IU20 positions will be required to produce state mandated background clearances and fraud checks as part of the employment onboarding process. All recommendations for hire shall be contingent upon receipt of acceptable clearances and fraud checks. The clearances and checks will be treated confidentially.
EOE
Summary Information:
Job Title SUPERVISOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION - AUTISTIC SUPPORT
Vacancy # 2027-001
Position # ADM III - SE -8 JP
# of Openings 1
Category Administrative/Supervisory
Employment Full-time 12 Months
Salary $101,444 per year
Calendar Days Full-time 12 mo. 261 days
Published Date 04/01/2026
Target Fill Date N/A
Closing Date N/A
Location Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Main Office
6 Danforth Drive
Easton , PA 18045
Experience Administrative Experience
Degrees / Certificates PA Supervisor of Sp Ed Cert / PA Principal K-12
Salary : $101,444