<p>The Chester County Intermediate Unit (CCIU) has an opening for a Long-Term Substitute Supervisor of Preschool Special Education Services in Downingtown, PA. This position is temporary and will begin in May 2026 and go through August 2026.</p> <p>The Supervisor of Preschool Special Education Services is responsible for providing administrative and instructional leadership by supervising all aspects of Preschool Special Education services to eligible young children in Chester County ages 3 to 5. Responsibilities include program and curriculum development, budget development and oversight, staff supervision and evaluation, program compliance with special education regulations, participation in inter-agency and community activities.</p> <p>Essential Job Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Oversee classroom (DD, ASD, MDS) programming for the Preschool Special Education program </li><li>Operate 12-month programming </li><li>Supervise programming for a growing aggregate of approximately 3,000 eligible young children per year </li><li>Organize ongoing child find activities throughout Chester County </li><li>Develop, update, and monitor special education procedures and policies for compliance </li><li>Complete yearly Quality Enhancement Plan as a result of OCDEL\'s Program Determinations </li><li>Participate in triennial OCDEL Verification </li><li>Manage staffing resources for program coverage </li><li>Selection, supervision, and evaluation of professional and support staff </li><li>Participate in the development of the Preschool Special Education budget </li><li>Manage revenue and monitor monthly expenditure report for PSE, Birth-3, and Marketplace Services </li><li>Manage data collection for required reports </li><li>Oversee & approve all program expenditures </li><li>Develop and oversee procedures for the smooth timely transition of children from birth to three services </li><li>Identify staff development needs and assist in planning and implementing effective staff development </li><li>Analyze multiple data sources to inform programmatic decision-making </li><li>Participate in cross-divisional initiatives to expand Marketplace services </li><li>Supervise staff outside of preschool, including birth to 3 and school-age programs </li><li>Provide ongoing professional development for staff related to IEP development and implementation </li><li>Monitor student achievement via IEP implementation of staff </li><li>Conduct and facilitate professional learning communities related to program development, improvement, and implementation. </li><li>Meet with staff 1:1 to review caseloads, schedules, instructional practices, case discussions, and IEP development </li><li>Supervise implementation of IEP goals across the Least Restrictive Environment continuum </li><li>Provide ongoing guidance documents and resources using shared drives, electronic access </li><li>Collaborate with colleagues to provide early childhood education in conjunction with Head Start, ELRC, and all other Early Childhood Providers </li></ul> <p>Qualifications:</p> <p>Education and Experience:</p> <ul> <li>Master\'s degree strongly preferred </li><li>PA Supervisor of Special Education or Principal certification, or current enrollment in a program to obtain Supervisor of Special Education or Principal certification required </li><li>Willingness to become emergency certified as Supervisor if Supervisory certification is not yet obtained required </li><li>PA Special Education Teacher Certification PK-12 required </li><li>Comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of state and federal laws and guidelines regarding special education. </li><li>Technical experience required includes federal and state special education law, staff development, supervision and leadership, state and federal budget development and management, curriculum and assessment, and interagency collaboration. </li><li>Previous experience working as a supervisor preferred </li></ul> <p>Salary Range:</p> <p>Administrators, Level E, $133,433 - $166,791/yr</p> <ul> <li>Placement on band is based on years of direct experience in a comparable role and is pro-rated based upon length of assignment* </li></ul> <p>JG</p> <p>Equal Opportunity Employer</p> <p>Chester County Intermediate Unit is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Chester County Intermediate Unit ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Chester County Intermediate Unit has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources at 484-237-5085.</p>