Special Education Program Manager

Description

Ready to make a lasting impact in special education?

Join Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions (DESS) as a Special Education Program Manager and lead programs that transform the educational experience for students in grades K–12. This is your opportunity to shape innovative solutions, support staff development, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations—all while fostering positive outcomes for students and educators.

Location: Commute from home office to school sites in Berks County (Reading School District) for supervision, training, and consultation sessions.

This role, will offer you:

• Competitive Compensation ($85,000 - $100,000 per year) with Time off benefits starting on day one!

• Excellent health benefits, effective 30 days after employment! Learn more at https://www.mydevereuxbenefits.org.

• Tuition and student loan assistance through our ASCEND Program. Learn more at https://jobs.devereux.org/ascend.

• A Company with a rich history supporting those along the autism spectrum.

• Opportunity to engage with an organization that embraces Servant Leadership principles, allowing staff to be their authentic selves at work.

• Hybrid schedule combining on-site and work-from-home capabilities.

About the Role:

You will oversee special education, emotional-support classrooms, supervise professionals and paraprofessionals, and manage projects that drive quality and efficiency. This role requires strong leadership, knowledge of PDE, IDEA, and Chapter 14 regulations, and expertise in IEPs, MTSS/PBIS/RTI frameworks, and positive behavior support strategies.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Supervision: Lead Special Education Emotional support Classroom programs; supervise staff; ensure compliance with special education regulations.
• Program Management: Direct staffing and hiring; collaborate with operations and district leadership; maintain compliance and operational efficiency.
• Project Management: Develop and manage projects with attention to quality, outcomes, and budgetary practices.
• Professional Development: Design and deliver engaging training for educators and staff; evaluate outcomes and create implementation resources.
• Leadership: Foster a culture of servant leadership through coaching, feedback, and team development.

About Devereux Education Strategies and Solutions (DESS):

DESS provides support to schools around early learning, academic interventions, safety practices, and the assessment and treatment of students with complex behaviors, cognitive challenges and communication needs. Devereux uses evidence-based practices with an emphasis on assisting school systems with special education populations. #sponsored

Qualifications

Education & Certifications (Required):

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field
• Valid PA Level II Teaching Certification &/or a Principal certification

Preferred Education:

• Ed.D. or Ph.D. in Education or related field, or enrollment/eligibility for an Ed.D. or Ph.D. program

• PA Department of Education certification (Supervisor of Special Education, Pupil Services, Principal, or Education Administration)

• BCBA certification

Experience (Required):

• Minimum five years (two of which must be in leadership capacity) experience in an educational setting working with individuals with emotional and behavioral needs and/or other special education populations.
• Proficient computer skills, mastery of Microsoft Office Applications, experience with data collection/analyzing platforms.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Requires ability to work independently, prioritize, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and adhere to established guidelines.
• Valid driver's license must be maintained.

Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.

Company Overview

Company Overview 

Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations, providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Founded in 1912, Devereux operates a comprehensive national network of clinical, therapeutic, educational and employment programs that positively impact the lives of 10,000+ children, adults – and their families – every year.    

Our Mission: Devereux changes lives – by unlocking and nurturing human potential for people living with emotional, behavioral or cognitive differences.    

With nearly 6,500 employees working in programs across the country, Devereux is a trusted partner for families, schools and communities, serving individuals in the areas of autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, specialty mental health, education and foster care. 

Our Culture, Our Expectations  

At Devereux, Servant Leadership is embedded throughout our culture and every aspect of our organizational framework. Our mission-driven, people-first mindset is at the heart of the compassionate and high-quality programming we provide – every day – for the individuals and families we serve, and other key stakeholders. Devereux offers challenging and exciting work, and our team environment creates an empowering, positive and rewarding atmosphere. To be successful at Devereux, you will: put the needs of others first, feel called to serve and called to lead. As a member of our team, you will be a significant part of our commitment to providing a welcoming and supportive work environment across all programs and services, and within all policies and employee practices.  

We believe a workplace rooted in inclusivity – offering a sense of belonging to all those who walk through our doors – is fundamental to delivering the highest quality healthcare services. Through open dialogue and the creation of brave spaces, we will engage in work that gives each of us a chance to change the world – one person, one family, one community at a time. 

What Devereux Offers You 

In addition to a competitive salary, Devereux provides a comprehensive health and welfare program to eligible full-time employees, family members and domestic partners. Eligible employees are eligible to start benefits after 30 days of employment. In addition, we offer;  

• Medical (including telemedicine via phone, web, app), dental, prescription drug, preventative care, and mental health services. 

• Student loan debt assistance, tuition reimbursement and continuing education assistance. 

• Generous time-off (start accruing 1st day), 403(b) retirement plan with matching benefit, and voluntary/employee paid supplemental life and accident coverage. 

• Employee assistance / work-life balance program. 

Visit www.mydevereuxbenefits.org to see why Devereux is a great place to work!  

Devereux is a drug-free workplace, drug screening required. EOE