Program Administrator for Special Education (FT, 12-month)

POSITION: Program Administrator for Special Education (FT-12 month)

ESBOCES is looking for an experienced and collaborative leader to oversee special education operations, compliance, and student data management. This position oversees special education student management systems, guides guidance department operations, and directs master scheduling to ensure balanced service delivery and whole-child development. The Program Administrator leads key initiatives aligned with State standards including NY Inspires diploma pathway compliance while coaching staff, monitoring data-driven strategic plans, and fostering an inclusive culture focused on maximizing outcomes for all students. The Program Administrator for Special education reports directly to the Divisional Administrator for Special Education.

ASSIGNMENT: Department of Special Education

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• System & Data Management: Direct oversight of special education student management systems. Track, analyze, and report critical student data, including attendance, assessment outcomes, and discipline records.
• Guidance & Scheduling: Supervise and support guidance counselors. Lead the development and maintenance of compliant, balanced master schedules tailored to special education service delivery with an unwavering commitment to high achievement, social-emotional and whole child development of all students.
• Diploma Compliance: Work directly with central office leadership to design, monitor, and execute implementation strategies for updated State diploma pathways and graduation requirements aligned with NY Inspires.
• Program Supervision: Ensure procedural safeguards, state compliance, and seamless operational alignment between the central office and school sites.
• Professional Development: Coaching and developing staff in master scheduling, student management systems in order to support NY Inspires and upcoming changes to diploma requirements.
• Strategic Planning: Assist in the monitoring and collection of data as well as the ongoing development of the department’s strategic plan.
• Collaborative Leadership: Lead and supervise a diverse staff while building trusting relationships with staff and students, providing strong collaborative leadership with an honest, transparent and inclusive style that supports high student outcomes and educational excellence.

START DATE: As soon as possible

SALARY: $158,375.00

Job Qualifications

• NYS SDA or SDL Certification
• Strong communication/interpersonal skills
• Experience with students with special needs
• Knowledge of Part 200 Regulations
• Knowledge and experience with Next Generation Standards instruction and assessments as it pertains to special education
• Knowledge and experience in student management systems, master scheduling, State Assessment protocols, and State reporting
• Minimum three (3) years administrative experience

Application Deadline:10/26/2026