Assistant Director, Special Education and Pupil Services

Duties and Responsibilities

Leadership and Administration

• Provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for Special Education and Pupil Services programs, ensuring high-quality service delivery, continuous improvement, and alignment with organizational priorities.
• Lead and coordinate special projects and operational initiatives, including Extended School Year services, crisis management, safety planning, and administrative support for school and district programs.
• Support program development and growth by identifying service opportunities, analyzing data, assisting with business planning, and promoting Special Education and Pupil Services programs.

Compliance and Regulatory Leadership

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and AIU regulations, policies, and reporting requirements through program oversight, data analysis, budgeting, and monitoring.

Personnel Leadership and Supervision

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate program leadership and staff while supporting professional development, recruitment, retention, and workforce planning initiatives.

Stakeholder and Community Relations

• Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships with school districts, internal departments, families, community agencies, and other stakeholders to strengthen services and address emerging needs.
• Represent the division on internal and external committees, advisory groups, and professional meetings, serving as a liaison between the Assistant Executive Director, programs, and partner organizations.
• Facilitate communication and organizational effectiveness by coordinating leadership meetings, developing departmental resources, and promoting collaboration across programs and divisions.

Qualifications

Education

• Master’s degree required in Special Education, Pupil Services, Educational Leadership, School Administration, or a related field.

Certification

• Special Education Supervisor, School Psychologist, or Principal certification required.
• Superintendent’s Letter of Eligibility (LOE) preferred.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible educational leadership experience.
• Significant experience in the field of special education or pupil services.
• Program administration and supervision experience preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Significant knowledge of special education laws, regulations, compliance requirements, and best practices.
• Knowledge of gifted education and 504 service plan laws and regulations preferred.
• Effective interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills.
• Strong organizational, leadership, problem solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Self-motivator, independent, cooperative, flexible, creative and responsible.
• Skilled in the use of productivity tools, databases, and reporting systems, with a willingness to experiment and work with new technologies.
• Ability to comply with the AIU Conduct Policy.

Additional Requirements

• Current Act 114, Act 34, Act 151, and NSOR Clearances required prior to an offer (Must be dated within 1 year of hire date).
• School Personnel Health Record (Form H511.340) must be completed and received by Human Resources prior to hire date.

Working Conditions

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Be able to lift or carry up to 25 pounds.
• Be able to bend or twist at the neck and back.
• Specific vision includes peripheral vision and close vision.
• Be able to stand for extended periods throughout the day.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Disclaimer: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of the Assistant Director, Special Education and Pupil Services.

Reports To: Assistant Executive Director of Special Education and Pupil Services

Department: Special Education and Pupil Services

Position Schedule: 260-day position

Benefits: Act 93

Salary: Grade 18

To Apply: Create an on-line application and upload a cover letter, resume, clearances, and transcripts at the AIU Career Site.

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The Allegheny Intermediate Unit is an equal opportunity education institution and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, handicap, or limited English proficiency in its educational programs, services, facilities, activities or employment practices as required by Title IX of the 1972 Educational Amendments, Title VI and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, Section 504 Regulations of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975, Section 204 Regulations of the 1984 Carl D. Perkins Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, or any other applicable federal or state statute.