Supervisor of Special Education (Student Support Services)

Location: Steubenville Catholic Central, Diocese of Steubenville

Reports To: Principal

Employment Type: Full-time, Administrator/Intervention Specialist

Job Summary

Steubenville Catholic Central is seeking a visionary and faith-filled person to lead our student support programs. The lead person will work with teachers, parents, and public districts to oversee the processes of identification, placement, and specialized instruction for students with diverse learning needs. The director will use knowledge of academic and behavioral best practices to ensure that our educational environment remains inclusive, academically rigorous, and rooted in the Gospel. This role is pivotal in bridging the gap between meeting the identified needs of our special education population and the mission of Catholic education.

Key Responsibilities

 Program Leadership: Design, implement, and evaluate school-wide special education

services, including knowledge of MTSS. The individual should understand best practices

in intervention services, inclusion models, speech/language services, occupational

therapy, and behavioral needs.

 Compliance & Advocacy: Serve as the primary liaison between the school and Local

Education Agencies (LEAs) regarding Child Find, ETRs, IEPS, 504s, and the

development of Individualized Service Plans (ISPs).

 Staff Supervision: Recruit, supervise, and mentor special education teachers and

instructional aides. Provide high-quality professional development on differentiated

instruction and behavioral interventions. Work closely with teachers on making

accommodations and modifications in the classroom.

 Family Partnership: Act as a compassionate resource for families, guiding them through

the evaluation process and ensuring a collaborative "partnership in mission" between

home and school.

 Budget & Grants: Manage the special education budget and oversee applications for

state and federal scholarships, grants or auxiliary service funding.

 Testing: The supervisor will ensure that all testing of students meet the requirements and

timelines of the testing coordinator. The accommodations and practices documented for

each student are being followed in the implementation of the test based on the IEP or

accommodations plan.

 Training: Work with administrative team to ensure all staff are trained properly in

special education best practices.

 Scholarship: The ability to learn the educational requirements in private schools for John

Peterson application and Autism applications for private schools. The willingness to learn

the application process, qualifications, funding mechanisms and good practices for

ensuring successful support. These programs support the financial responsibilities of the

school and the parent in providing quality educational supports and practices.

Required Qualifications

 Faith Leadership: A practicing Catholic in good standing with a deep commitment to

the mission of Catholic schools.

 Education: Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or a related

field.

 Certification: Valid special education license, preference to someone with a state

administrative license and/or Special Education Director endorsement.

 Experience: Minimum of 5 years of successful teaching in special education, with prior

leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

 Expertise in federal and state special education laws (IDEA, Child Find, ADA, Section

504).

 Strong ability to analyze data to drive instructional improvements.

 Excellent conflict-resolution skills and the ability to lead difficult meetings with grace

and professionalism.

To Apply

Please submit a resume, a statement of educational philosophy, and a list of references.

Applications should be sent to the attention of Principal, Dr. Todd Phillipson

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Work Location: In person