Assistant Superintendent of Special Services

Assistant Superintendent of Special Services JobID: 2223

Position Type:

Administration/Assistant Superintendent

Date Posted:

5/11/2026

Location:

Districtwide

Date Available:

07/01/2026

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The Ridgefield Public Schools announce a vacancy for Assistant Superintendent of Special Services. Please include cover letter, resume, transcripts and three letters of recommendation.

Qualifications:

• Successful experience as a district-level leader.
• Record of innovative leadership in special education and pupil personnel services.
• Develop and implement a long-term vision for special education, inclusive practices, and specialized support services that align with the district's mission.
• Commitment to ensuring excellent academic programs with high expectations for all students
• Strong knowledge of state and federal special education laws.
• Demonstrated strategic planning, budget development and grant management.
• Knowledge of evidence-based decision making protocols.
• Leadership in effective professional development programs.
• Strong public presentation skills and writing skills.
• Record of Pk-12 special education program improvement with positive measurable outcomes.
• Skilled in research and analysis of global, national, and state best practices in special education programming and disabilities as well as experience applying them at the district level.
• Ability to lead, inspire and collaborate with faculty and staff.
• Skilled in staff recruitment, supervision and evaluation.
• Record of successful communication and partnership with parents, Board of Education and community members.
• Excellent data analysis, communication, and organizational skills.
• Strong work ethic, enthusiasm, intellectual curiosity, and sense of humor.

Examples of Administrative Duties:

• Directs Pk-12 reviews of special education and pupil personnel services and leads development and implementation of new programs and initiatives.
• Coordinates homebound/hospitalized instruction services.
• Serves as School Climate Coordinator.
• Acts as McKinney-Vento, as well as district custodian of records.
• Develops and implements the district's special education professional development plan.
• Oversees assessments of program effectiveness and student progress; reports results to the Board of Education and the community.
• Recruit, mentor and evaluate all special education and pupil personnel staff.
• Responsible for oversight of the district's Extended School Year (ESY) program.
• Develops and allocates staffing and budget resources for curriculum, assessment and professional development.
• Work collaboratively with Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction to ensure that all students, including those with IEPs, have access to high quality instruction and pathways.
• Partner with the Superintendent and other cabinet members on matters related to the District priorities and initiatives.

Salary Depending On Administrative Experience