(DOE-022-26) Education Program Development Specialist 2 (Special Education) (County Special Education Specialist)

Reference Number: DOE-022-26 • Position Number: 933693 • Issue Date: August 31, 2026 • Closing Date: September 15, 2026 • Location: Freehold, New Jersey • Division: Division of Field Support and Services, Monmouth County Office of Education.

About the Role

Under general direction of the Executive County Superintendent of Schools, designs, produces, and delivers Special Education curricula, training, program improvement, and related education services to education agencies to ensure the achievement of mandated goals and to meet existing and emerging needs; performs mandated regulatory functions; performs work of a difficult nature and generally works independently in the monitoring and evaluation of education programs in school districts statewide. Provides technical assistance to school districts to improve programs and services for students with disabilities and their families and leads county-level professional development groups; reviews and approves local educational programs; approves facilities and assists district personnel with development of effective special education services and all placements of students in private schools for students with disabilities and in other schools outside of the resident district; assists educators, administrators, and parents in resolving conflicts pursuant to due process procedures; serves as liaison between the Department and local special education administrators; and performs other related work as required.

Responsibilities

• Design, produce, and deliver Special Education curricula, training, and program improvement services.
• Provide technical assistance to school districts to improve programs and services for students with disabilities and their families.
• Lead county-level professional development groups.
• Review and approve local educational programs.
• Approve facilities and assist district personnel with development of effective special education services.
• Coordinate placements of students in private schools for students with disabilities and in other schools outside the resident district.
• Assist educators, administrators, and parents in resolving conflicts pursuant to due process procedures.
• Serve as liaison between the Department and local special education administrators.
• Perform mandated regulatory functions and monitor/evaluate education programs statewide.
• Perform other related work as required.

Requirements

• Education: Master's degree in Special Education or a related field from an accredited college or university. (Applicants with a Master's degree not in Special Education may substitute a New Jersey educational certificate or professional endorsement in Special Education, such as Teacher of the Handicapped, Learning Disabilities Consultant, School Psychologist, School Social Worker, or related certification.)
• Experience: Four (4) years of experience in a school district or other educational institution providing Special Education programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience and knowledge of Naples Law.
• Experience and knowledge of class size waivers, home instruction, IDEA flow-through applications, final and carryover reports for IDEA, private schools for the handicapped, and requests to change or eliminate special education programs.

Benefits

• Pension
• Deferred Compensation
• Health (medical, prescription drug, dental & vision care) and Life Insurance
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Tuition Reimbursement*
• Flexible and Health Spending Accounts (FSA/HSA)
• 13 paid holidays
• Benefit Leave (vacation days, sick days and administrative leave days)
• Telework*
• Alternate Work Week Program*

Pay

Salary range: $91,628.18 - $134,900.38 per year.

Schedule

Core hours: 7:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.