Job Description

Join Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions (DESS) as a Special Education Program Supervisor

About the Role:

Assist in overseeing and promoting a Devereux Educational Strategies and Solutions program—specifically special education classrooms work. Provides supervision to the professionals and instructional assistants and Registered Behavior Technicians that will result in the achievement of the educational, social, and emotional, as well as the transition and employment goals of the students, and the professional development of the staff. Includes creating, developing, directing, maintaining, and evaluating the range of direct and support services provided to students in grades kindergarten through 12th grade. The position requires knowledge of PDE, IDEA, and chapter 14 regulations, as well as competency in IEPs, positive behavior support strategies, classroom management, and MTSS/PBISI. The position requires successful relationships with the education-based agencies at the state and local level, supervisees and consultees in the programs, and colleagues in the education services division.

Location Neshaminy School District

Schedule: M-F 8-4pm, this is a Full-time 12-month position

Start Date:Seeking candidate available to start 06/15/2026

This role, will offer you:

• Competitive Compensation ($75,000 - $85,000 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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Program Supervision: Lead Special Education Autism 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

Requirements:

• Must be 21+
• Valid Drivers License
• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field
• PA Department of Education certification as a supervisor of special education, pupil services, principal or education administrator
• At least five years (two of which must be in leadership capacity) experience in an educational setting working with individuals with autism and/or other special education populations

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.

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