North Allegheny School District, a large suburban district in the Pittsburgh region with over 8,500 students and 1,200 employees, has a vacancy for a Coordinator of Special Education and Gifted Education. The Coordinator carries out the implementation and administration of the school district's student services programs in the areas of special education and gifted education.
Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education, Psychology, Education, Educational Leadership, or a closely related field
Preferred: Master's Degree or Higher in Special Education, Educational Leadership, Curriculum & Instruction, School Psychology, or Educational Administration
Required: Demonstrated experience in building/department leadership roles (e.g., Special Education Department Chair, IEP/504 Facilitator, Secondary Transition Coordinator, or Educational Administrator)
Required: High School (grades 9�12) teaching or administrative experience with direct involvement in secondary scheduling, graduation pathways, and transition planning
Required: Minimum of 5 years of successful experience working within Special Education, Gifted Education, or Student Support Services
Current PA Supervisory Certificate in Special Education or Supervisor of Pupil Service
Current PA Principal Certificate (K�12 or 7�12)
Current PA Instructional II Certification in Special Education (PK�12 or 7�12)
Current PA Educational Specialist Certification (e.g., School Psychologist)
Appointment effective TBD. Full benefit package available. Salary is commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates please apply until the position is filled.
All inquiries will remain confidential.
Please review attached job description for additional position details.
North Allegheny is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
North Allegheny School District is an attractive community (pop. 45,000+) located twelve miles north of Pittsburgh. North Allegheny serves the municipalities of Bradford Woods Borough, Franklin Park Borough, Marshall Township and the Town of McCandless and encompasses a total of 48 square miles.
Much of the District is suburban-residential. New housing developments and transferee's moving into the area help maintain a steady enrollment. A solid and growing tax base helps maintain economic stability. North Allegheny is the largest suburban school district in Allegheny County. The District is also one of the largest employers in the North Hills of Pittsburgh, employing over 1,000 people.
Mission: The mission of the North Allegheny School District is to prepare all students for success in a changing world.
Vision: The vision of the North Allegheny School District is to be a premier school district that inspires excellence in academics, athletics, arts, and activities for every student every day.
Shared Values
We will exceed the expectations of those we serve. We believe:
-All individuals can learn.
-Learning is a life-long process that occurs inside and outside of the classroom.
-Learning occurs best in a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment.
-Effective teaching is both an art and a science that results in increased levels of critical thinking, achievement, and growth.
-Embracing, valuing, and promoting diversity enriches our community and learning experiences.
-Integrity, trust, compassion, and open communication are hallmarks of an excellent educational community.
-Educational excellence requires effective leadership, high expectations, teamwork, and the responsible utilization of resources.
-Collaboration among students, parents, staff, and community enriches our ownership of the educational process.
