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Special Education Advisor

Salary

$98,504.00 - $117,497.00 Annually

Location

*Home Headquartered, PA

Job Type

Civil Service Permanent Full-Time

Job Number

CS-2025-29383-20240

Department

Department of Education

Division

ED Div Mntrng Imprvmt Ctrl

Opening Date

07/14/2025

Closing Date

7/27/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Job Code

20240

Position Number

00257525

Union

FOSCEP

Bargaining Unit

C4

Pay Group

ST09

Bureau / Division Code

00163530

Bureau / Division

Bureau of Special Education/Division of Monitoring and Improvement - Central

City

Home Headquartered, Pennsylvania

Contact Name

Shatarupa Podder

Contact Phone

717.772.2646

Contact Email

[email protected]

+ Description

+ Benefits

+ Questions

THE POSITION

Are you searching for an opportunity to serve students and families alongside other highly professional educators working in the field of Special Education? This Special Education Advisor position with the Bureau of Special Education, Division of Monitoring and Improvement serves counties in Central Division region, specifically Intermediate Unit 15 area (Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties), and supports them in providing our state’s students with a thorough and efficient education system. If you are well read on federal and state special education law, policy, procedures and guidelines; have a passion for supporting schools in providing services to students with disabilities; and have strong analytical and writing skills, this position is for you!

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

In this role, you will use your expertise to provide advisory and consultative services to school districts and intermediate units in the planning, monitoring, improvement, and evaluation of special education programs and services in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Your work will ensure that Local Education Agencies (LEAs) are providing the best possible outcomes for special education learners in Pennsylvania. You will conduct monitoring visits, prepare monitoring reports, and negotiate, approve, and verify Corrective Action Plans (CAPs). Responsibilities also include investigating and following up on complaints and inquiries through fact findings, interviews, and on-site activities, as well as the provision of training and technical assistance. Join our team and help ensure that every learner has access to a world-class education system that academically prepares them to succeed!

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD\_NEOGOV.asp?p=00257525) .

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

+ Full-time employment

+ Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

+ Telework: This position is home headquartered. In order to be home headquartered, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

+ Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.

+ You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

+ Five years of professional experience in special education including two years as an administrator of a special education program;or

+ An equivalent combination of experience and training, which includes two years as an administrator of a special education program.

Other Requirements:

+ PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) is currentlywaivedfor this title.

+ You must be able to perform essential job functions.

How to Apply:

+ Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).

+ If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

+ Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.

+ Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

+ Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

+ 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

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Health & Wellness

We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*

Compensation & Financial Planning

We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.

Work/Life Balance

We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*

Values and Culture

We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.

Employee Perks

Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.

For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.

*Eligibility rules apply.

01

Do you possess two or more years of full-time professional experience in special education as an administrator of a special education program?

+ Yes

+ No

02

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

03

How many years of full-time professional experience in special education do you possess?

+ 5 years or more

+ 4 but less than 5 years

+ 3 but less than 4 years

+ 2 but less than 3 years

+ 1 but less than 2 years

+ Less than 1 year

+ None

04

If you are claiming experience in the above question, please list the employer(s) where you gained this experience in the text box below. The employer(s) and a description of the experiencemustalso be included in the appropriate sections of your application if you would like the experience to be considered in the eligibility decision. If you claimed you do not have experience, type N/A in the text box below.

05

How much graduate coursework have you completed in special education? If you are claiming credits/degree, you must upload a copy of your college transcript(s) for this education to be considered in the eligibility decision. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable. You must attach your transcript(s) prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a transcript(s) to the application after it has been submitted.

If you answer "Yes" to this question based on education acquired outside of the United States, you must upload a copy of your foreign credential evaluation report. We can only accept foreign credential evaluations from organizations that are members of the National Association of Credential Services (NACES). A list of current NACES members can be found by visiting visitingwww.naces.organd clicking the Evaluation Services Link.

For additional information on foreign education credentials, please visithttps://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx#q3and click on Other Information. You must attach your documentation prior to the submission of your application by using the "Attachments" tab on the left. You will not be able to add a document to the application after it has been submitted.

+ 30 credits or more

+ Less than 30 credits

+ None

06

You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities You must complete the supplemental questions below. These supplemental questions are the exam and will be scored. They are designed to give you the opportunity to relate your experience and training background to the major activities (Work Behaviors) performed in this position. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application, or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental questions. Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.

All information you provide on your application and supplemental questions is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty. If requested, you must provide documentation, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who can verify the validity of the information you provide in the application and supplemental questions.

Read each work behavior carefully. Determine and select which "Level of Performance" most closely represents your highest level of experience/training. List the employer(s)/training source(s) from your Work or Education sections of the application where you gained this experience/training.The "Level of Performance" you choose for each work behavior must be clearly supported within the description of the experience and training information entered in your application or your score may be lowered.In order to receive credit for experience, you must have worked in a job for at least six months in which the experience claimed was a major function.

If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.

If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .

+ Yes

07

WORK BEHAVIOR 1 - PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Provide technical assistance to staff, agencies, school districts, and the public to explain rules, regulations, and policies related to special education for students with disabilities. Respond to inquiries and refer individuals to the appropriate area for assistance.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience providing technical assistance related to SPECIAL EDUCATION.

+ B. I have experience providing technical assistance related to EDUCATION. This was NOT related to special education.

+ C. I have experience providing technical assistance NOT related to education or special education.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to communications or adult training.

+ E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

08

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience providing technical education and the subject areas.

+ Your level of responsibility.

09

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

10

WORK BEHAVIOR 2 - CONDUCT PLAN REVIEWS AND MONITOR PROGRAM COMPLIANCE

Conduct plan reviews and monitor programs and services provided by local special education agencies to ensure compliance with established regulations and guidelines. Make recommendations for corrective actions.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience conducting plan reviews and monitoring programs and services provided by SPECIAL EDUCATION providers to ensure compliance. I made recommendations for corrective actions.

+ B. I have experience conducting plan reviews and monitoring programs and services provided by EDUCATION providers to ensure compliance. I made recommendations for corrective actions.

+ C. I have experience conducting plan reviews and monitoring programs to ensure compliance. This was NOT related to special education or education.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to compliance or quality assurance.

+ E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

11

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience conducting plan reviews and monitoring programs and the subject area(s).

+ Your level of responsibility.

12

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

13

WORK BEHAVIOR 3 - INVESTIGATE COMPLAINTS

Investigate complaints filed by parents, students, or advocates against local education agencies related to special education programs and services. Identify areas of concern, document any findings, and recommend any corrective action.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience investigating complaints related to SPECIAL EDUCATION. I identified areas of concern, documented findings, and recommended corrective action.

+ B. I have experience investigating complaints related to EDUCATION. I identified areas of concern, documented findings, and recommended corrective action.

+ C. I have experience investigating complaints, identifying areas of concern, or documenting findings.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to investigations.

+ E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

14

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience investigating complaints and the subject area(s).

+ Your level of responsibility.

15

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

16

WORK BEHAVIOR 4 - ANALYZE AND INTERPRET POLICIES

Analyze and interpret state and federal policies for special education programs and services. Make recommendations for developing or revising existing department policies in response to current practice and legislative changes.

Levels of Performance

Select the "Level of Performance" which best describes your claim.

+ A. I have experience analyzing and interpreting state and federal policies for SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES and making recommendations for developing or revising existing department policies.

+ B. I have experience analyzing and interpreting state and federal policies for EDUCATION programs and services and making recommendations for developing or revising existing department policies.

+ C. I have experience analyzing and interpreting state and federal policies and making recommendations for developing or revising existing department policies. This was NOT related to special education or education.

+ D. I have successfully completed college-level coursework related to research methods or research design and analysis.

+ E. I have NO experience or coursework related to this work behavior.

17

In the text box below, please describe your experience as it relates to the level of performance you claimed in this work behavior. Please be sure your response addresses the items listed below which relate to your claim. If you indicated you have no work experience related to this work behavior, type N/A in the box below.

+ The name(s) of the employer(s) where you gained this experience.

+ Your experience analyzing and interpreting policies and the subject area(s).

+ The types of recommendations you made.

+ Your level of responsibility.

18

If you have selected the level of performance pertaining to college coursework, please provide your responses to the items listed below. If you indicated you have no education/training related to this work behavior, type N/A in the text box below.

+ College/University

+ Course Title

+ Credits/Clock Hours

Required Question

Employer

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Address

613 North Street

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120

Website

http://www.employment.pa.gov