POSITION:                Assistant Director of Special Education

BUILDING:                Administration Office

Job Summary

Carlisle Area School District is seeking a dynamic and highly qualified leader to serve as Assistant Director of Special Education. This individual will assist the Director of Student Services in managing all aspects of the district’s special education programs, ensuring compliance with federal/state regulations, and supporting effective services for students with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in the development and administration of special education programs (In district and out-of-district placements).
• Serve as LEA representative for IEP meetings and oversee compliance with state and federal mandates.
• Supervise and support special education staff, including professional growth, evaluations, and training.
• Coordinate the Extended School Year (ESY) program and transitions from early intervention to school-age services.
• Collaborate with principals, teachers, parents, and outside agencies to ensure effective programming.
• Assist with budget development and resource allocation within Student Services.
• Facilitate department meetings and contribute to district-wide professional development.

Qualifications

• Valid Pennsylvania Administrative Certification required.
• Master’s degree and Supervisory Certificate preferred.
• Minimum of five (5) years of public education experience, including classroom instruction.
• Strong knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, ADA, FERPA, and related special education law.
• Demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, and staff supervision.

Additional Information

This is a 260-day administrative position with competitive salary and benefits, reporting directly to the Director of Student Services.

AVAILABLE:           Immediately 

CONTACT:              Mrs. Michelle Sarokon

                               Human Resource Coordinator

                               540 W. North St.

                               Carlisle, PA 17013

The Carlisle Area School District is an equal opportunity education institution and will not

discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability or any other status protected by law in its activities, programs, or employment practices as required by Title VI,

Title IX and Section 504.

No person shall on the grounds of race, color, age, creed, religion, gender, gender-identity, sexual orientation, ancestry, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, disability or any other status protected by law be excluded from participation in or be subjected to discrimination in any program or activity funded in whole or in part by federal funds. Discrimination on the basis of sex or religion is also prohibited in some federal programs.

For information regarding civil rights or grievances procedures, services, activities and

facilities that are assessable to and usable by handicapped persons, contact:

Mr. Michael R. Gogoj

Title IX Coordinator

540 West North Street

Carlisle, PA 17013

717-240-6800

Lisa Slover

Section 504 Coordinator

Director of Student Services

623 West Penn Street

Carlisle, PA 17013

717-240-6800 ext. 17815

sloverl@carlisleschools.org