Anticipated Special Education Supervisor

Anticipated Special Education Supervisor

JobID: 453

Position Type:
  Special Education/Special Education Supervisor


Date Posted:
  8/27/2026


Location:
  Special Education


Date Available:
  10/05/2026


Closing Date:
  09/14/2026


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Insight PA believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace. In support of this, we are committed to creating and maintaining a culture of inclusion and diversity where our employees are passionate about serving students and families, treat one another and customers with respect, challenge each other to innovate and always strive to do better.
 
The mission of Insight Pennsylvania Cyber Charter School is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!
 
This is a primarily remote, full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40 hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 8-4 or as defined by the school.

Salary range is $100,000- $110,000 annual base salary.
 
The Special Education Supervisor provides leadership, supervision, and oversight of special education programming and services to ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate, high-quality educational supports in accordance with their Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). This role supervises and supports special education educators and assigned personnel; oversees the implementation of IEPs, specially designed instruction, and student supports; monitors compliance with IDEA, Pennsylvania Chapter 711, and other applicable federal and state requirements; and promotes consistent special education practices across assigned programs, grade levels, or teams. The Special Education Supervisor partners with school leaders, educators, related service providers, families, and other stakeholders to address student needs, resolve programmatic and compliance concerns, monitor student progress, and support effective educational programming. The position also contributes to staffing, professional development, resource allocation, data review, program improvement, and responsible management of special education resources within established budgets and school priorities. 
 
Essential Functions 
• Provides instructional and programmatic leadership for assigned special education educators, programs, and grade levels, establishing clear expectations for high-quality instruction, specially designed instruction, student engagement, and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Leads collaboration with parents, guardians, advocates, educators, related service providers, and school teams to identify student needs, resolve concerns, and develop and implement individualized special education services.
• Develops and sustains inclusive, effective special education programming across assigned grade levels and programs in partnership with principals, general and special education teachers, related service providers, and other instructional leaders.
• Observes instruction and reviews instructional practices to evaluate the quality and implementation of specially designed instruction, accommodations, modifications, evidence-based interventions, and inclusive practices, providing actionable feedback and coaching to educators.
• Uses student achievement, progress-monitoring, assessment, behavioral, attendance, and IEP goal data to evaluate student progress, identify instructional needs, and guide adjustments to programming, interventions, and supports.
• Collaborates with principals, curriculum and instructional leaders, and educators to ensure students with disabilities have meaningful access to grade-level curriculum, rigorous instruction, appropriate interventions, and opportunities to participate in the general education environment to the maximum extent appropriate.
• Directs the coordination of instructional programming, materials, staffing, service delivery, and schedules to ensure services align with IEP requirements, student needs, curriculum expectations, and regulatory standards.
• Reviews IEPs and related educational programming to ensure present levels, goals, specially designed instruction, accommodations, services, progress-monitoring practices, and educational placement are individualized, educationally appropriate, measurable, and compliant.
• Leads and supports IEP, eligibility, reevaluation, manifestation determination, progress review, and other student-focused meetings, ensuring effective team decision-making, accurate documentation, clear action steps, and timely implementation of required services and supports.
• Monitors assigned programs, student outcomes, instructional practices, and service delivery to evaluate effectiveness, identify trends and areas for improvement, and maintain alignment with curriculum standards, school improvement priorities, and special education requirements.
• Evaluates special education programs, services, instructional models, interventions, and curricula to ensure students receive a Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and programming complies with IDEA, Pennsylvania Chapter 711, applicable federal and state requirements, and school policies.
• Identifies instructional, programmatic, staffing, and service-delivery gaps and develops or recommends strategies, programs, resources, budget priorities, and grant opportunities to strengthen educational programming and student outcomes.
• Designs and facilitates professional development, coaching, and technical assistance for special education and general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and other school personnel to strengthen instructional practices, inclusive programming, IEP implementation, and regulatory compliance.
• Manages student and staff scheduling, caseloads, and service assignments to support appropriate service delivery, continuity of instruction, efficient operations, and equitable access to special education programming.
• Conducts formal and informal observations and annual performance evaluations for assigned personnel in accordance with applicable professional standards, organizational expectations, evaluation requirements, and school policies.
• Responds to complex student, family, educator, and programmatic concerns; facilitates collaborative problem-solving; and escalates legal, compliance, safety, or systemic concerns to appropriate leadership when necessary.
• Produces and maintains clear, accurate reports, correspondence, records, and documentation related to student programming, instructional oversight, compliance, personnel supervision, and significant decisions or meetings.
• Presents information regarding special education programming, instructional practices, student outcomes, legal requirements, and regulatory updates to educators, families, administrators, school leadership, and the Board, as appropriate.
• Safeguards confidential student, personnel, and school information in accordance with FERPA, IDEA, applicable privacy laws, and school policies.
• Performs additional duties and special projects as assigned to support departmental, academic, and organizational priorities.
 
Supervisory Responsibilities 
Special Education Teachers, Transition Coordinators, Instructional Aides, Paraprofessionals, Reading Specialists and other positions as assigned. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
 
Minimum Required Qualifications 
• Master's degree
• Special Education Supervisor Certificate
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant professional experience in special education, including experience providing special education instruction and/or services to students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IDEA, Pennsylvania Chapter 711, Section 504, and other applicable federal and state special education requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of IEP development and implementation, specially designed instruction, progress monitoring, inclusive practices, and data-informed instructional decision-making.
• All PDE required clearances for school-based personnel 
 
Minimum Required Skill Set 
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Adaptable technology skills
• Experience using search engines (internet) for research projects
• Experience using a student information system and/or other type of database

• Demonstrated competencies with general technology, Microsoft Office Platforms (Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Teams, etc.), Google Platforms, Zoom, etc.

   
Preferred Qualifications 
• Master's in Education preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in Special Education or related field
• Demonstrated experience managing large, multi-disciplinary teams within special education programs
• Background in serving students with multiple special education eligibilities
• Proven track record of designing and delivering professional development on Special Education compliance and evidence-based instructional strategies 
 
Certificates and Licenses 
• Special Education Teaching Certificate
• Special Education Supervisor Certificate  
 
Work Environment 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable  individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  
• This is a home-based position. When office days are required, the noise level in the office is usually moderate (computers, printers,  light foot traffic).  

• This position will include limited travel and will include limited overnight travel. This is estimated to be less than 15% of the time. Travel will be required for meetings, community events, professional development and/or state testing.

   
Job Performance Requirements
The mental and 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
1. Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
2. Ability to exhibit mental dexterity to "dial" a telephone, to enter data into a computer, to read a computer screen and printed material, to hear and understand speech at normal office/workplace levels, and on the telephone, and to speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in the workplace and on the telephone.
3. Ability to physically lift up to 10 pounds.
4. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret workplace documents, technical procedures, research studies, and governmental regulations.
5. Ability to write reports with clarity.
6. Ability to interface diplomatically with all members of the school community - administrators, teachers, parents, students, Board members, support staff, colleagues, and outside professional contacts.
7. Ability to coordinate and use technology for a variety of workplace purposes and communications.

8. Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

    
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of this position.  Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their  supervisor. All employment is at-will as governed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The at-will nature of employment is one aspect of employment that cannot be changed except in writing and signed  by an authorized officer of Insight PA Cyber Charter School.
 
Insight PA Cyber Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status age, or genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law.





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Master's degree, Special Education Supervisor Certificate, 5+ years of special education experience, knowledge of IDEA and Pennsylvania Chapter 711, IEP expertise, and supervisory experience.

Key Responsibilities

• supervising educators
• reviewing IEPs
• coaching teachers

Skills & Tools

Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Teams, Google Platforms, Zoom, student information system, database

Job Details

• Category: Education services
• Seniority: Senior Level
• Commitment: Full Time
• Workplace: Remote — Pennsylvania, United States
• Salary: USD 100,000 – 110,000 / year
• Languages: English

About Insight PA Cyber Charter School

A cyber charter school providing individualized, data-driven education for students and families. — Industry: Education