Special Education Supervisor

LEARN, Southeast Connecticut's Regional Educational Service Center, invites dynamic, innovative, and collaborative professionals to apply for a Special Education Supervisor opening. The Special Education Supervisor will support our Secondary Programs in our Magnet Schools located in Groton, Norwich, and New London, Connecticut.
The Special Education Supervisor serves as a member of the Student Support Services (SSS) Department administrative team and is responsible for ensuring student achievement through high-quality instruction and services. The successful candidate will provide resources, coaching, technical support, and evaluation of SSS personnel and programs, with a strong emphasis on transition planning.

• Visionary Leadership:
  Inspire and mentor a multidisciplinary team, fostering collaboration and professional development. Your guidance helps cultivate a culture of innovation and excellence in student support services.
• Strategic Influence:
  Collaboratively lead the design and implementation of programs within the schools and broader community. Collaborate with stakeholders to create pathways that empower students to thrive within and beyond the classroom.
• Empowering Environment:
  Work with supportive building and central office leadership dedicated to your success, providing you with the resources, and encouragement to innovate and excel in your role.
• Student-Centered Mission:
  Champion decisions grounded in the safety, dignity, and joy of every learner. Your commitment ensures that every student’s voice is heard and their needs are prioritized.
• Inclusive Community:
  Lead in fostering a culture that celebrates diversity, promotes equity, and builds lasting belonging for all students and staff.

• Implement and manage programs, curricular resources and assist in evaluating the effectiveness of programs for students with special needs.
• Assist in planning and implementation of professional learning, program development, IEP development, special education best practices and innovation of special methods and strategies for improving achievement.
• Observe, consult with and evaluate special education teachers, support staff and related service providers.
• Collaborate with Local Education Agencies and LEARN administrators to facilitate PPT meetings and programming for students.
• Responsible for monitoring curriculum, material and methodology in compliance with IEP’s, CT SDE standards and Special Education mandates.
• Create and present information to general education staff regarding Special Education practices and procedures.
• Maintain knowledge of current laws and regulations pertaining to individuals with exceptional needs in the magnet school setting.
• Assist general education with 504 and SRBI implementation and support.
• Collaboratively support, build and maintain strong transition programming for students.

• At least 8 years of experience in the education of individuals with exceptional needs with knowledge and skill with the implementation of SRBI and inclusionary practices.
• Knowledge and experience with IEP development, implementation and process,
• Skills to support, coach and develop personnel and programs, communicate effectively (written and verbal), problem solve and model positive professional relationships.
• Knowledge of magnet school &/or general education operations and systems.
• Ability to perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with students, parents and other school related personnel.
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of Transition Programming preferred.

• Valid Special Education Teacher or Related Services Credential.
• Master’s degree in an appropriate educational field.
• Valid Connecticut Administrator Credential.

Qualified applicants should apply online at  (application can be found under the Administration category). This position will remain open until Monday, February 2, 2026. LEARN Regional Educational Service Center is an equal opportunity employer.