CSE Chairperson/Instructional Coach - Part Time

START DATE: September 2026

BASIS OF EMPLOYMENT: Part time

RATE OF PAY: As per the PCT Collective Bargaining Agreement

The Pawling Central School District is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative CSE Chairperson to work part-time in the Pawling Schools. The successful candidate will demonstrate expertise in special education practices and regulation, literacy instruction, and data-driven decision-making, while fostering strong partnerships with families, staff, and related service providers.

Key Responsibilities

• Chair CSE and CPSE meetings, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations and maintaining a focus on student needs and outcomes

• Visit CPSE students and collaborate with programs prior to annual review

• Facilitate collaborative, meaningful discussions with parents, educators, and service providers to develop appropriate Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

• Conduct and/or oversee educational evaluations, synthesizing assessment data into clear, actionable insights

• Interpret evaluation results in a comprehensive and parent-friendly manner, ensuring families understand findings and recommendations

• Provide instructional coaching to teachers in:

  • Evidence-based literacy and reading practices

  • Special education strategies and differentiation

  • Inclusive and accessible instructional design

• Monitor student progress and ensure alignment between evaluations, IEP goals, and instructional practices

• Collaborate with administrators and instructional staff to strengthen tiered supports and intervention systems

  
  

• Valid New York State certification in Special Education required, Certified School Psychologists encouraged to apply

• Demonstrated experience chairing CSE/CPSE meetings or comparable leadership experience

• Strong background in literacy instruction and reading intervention

• Experience conducting and interpreting psychoeducational or academic evaluations

• Deep understanding of IDEA regulations and special education compliance