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Job Opening Information 26-27 Assistant Director of Special Education

Job Number
A-2
Application Deadline
7/15/2026

Position Title
26-27 Assistant Director of Special Education
Required Application Type
Teacher / Admin
Salary/Pay Scale
As Per Contract
Job Description

EFFECTIVE DATE

2026-27 School Year 

POSITION 

Assistant Director of Special Education 

STATUS

Probationary

CERTIFICATION

Applicant must have appropriate NYS Certification as a School District Leader

REQUIREMENTS

  • Current New York State School District Administration (SDA) or School Administration and Supervisor (SAS) or School District Leader (SDL).

  • A degree from an accredited institution with specialized training or experience in Special Education.

  • Minimum of five years of successful and effective full-time teaching or school-based instruction experience in Special Education.

  • Minimum of three years of school-based or district level administrative experience.

LOCATION

Special Services Department 

DUTIES

  • Assist in the direction, supervision, and management of special education programs, staff, and services to meet scholar needs.
  • Oversight and growth related to scholar performance goals.
  • Using data, progress monitor and improve the implementation of district and school-level special education programming and related services.
  • Assist the Director in working with families and staff to promote and encourage understanding of special education as it relates to scholars with special needs.
  • Forge partnerships and trust with other district departments, principals, school teams, and community stakeholders.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education and the Superintendent of Schools.

SALARY

Pursuant to the Middletown School Administrators Association (MSAA) Contract 

FINGERPRINT CLEARANCE: Candidates must submit to fingerprint clearance.

The Enlarged City School District of Middletown is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against age, race, religion, ethnicity, color, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status in its hiring, educational programs and activities it operates. 

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.   

Job Category
Instructional - Administrative
Job Location
Special Services

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