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SY 26-27 Program Manager, Special Education

@ Savannah-Chatham County Public School System
Savannah, Georgia, United States
$99k-$165k/yrOnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:coordinating services, implementing procedures, providing support
Requirements Summary:Masters in Special Education or related field, clear-renewable Educational Leadership Certificate, valid Special Education certification, 5+ years teaching experience, technology proficiency, strong communication and administrative skills, valid driver's license.
Job Description
Job Details
Job ID: 5826896
Application Deadline: Jul 16, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Jul 10, 2026
Starting Date: Immediately

Locations
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN - Savannah, Georgia

Job Description
PRIMARY FUNCTION: This position is responsible for planning, developing, coordinating and evaluating the delivery of services to students with identified disabilities.

REPORTS TO: Director of Specialized Instruction

SALARY SCHEDULE: Teacher + Additive

WORK DAYS: 250

REQUIREMENTS:

Educational Level: Masters degree in Special Education or related field from an accredited college or university.

Experience, Skill and Certification:

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Must have a clear-renewable Educational Leadership Certificate.

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Valid certification in Special Education

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At least five (5) years of teaching experience

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Proficient in the use of technology

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Proven ability to communicate well with parents and staff.

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Proven ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, administrative work, and special projects.

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Demonstrable knowledge of laws, policies and practices related to students with disabilities.

Preferred:

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Previous supervisory experience

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Three (3) years’ experience in a leadership role

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

- Coordinates delivery of services to identified students.

- Implements procedures to ensure compliance with regulations.

- Recommends and develops program budgets and grants.

- Provides programming support to special education teachers and other staff.

- Completes assessments to determine program effectiveness and generates plans for program improvement.

- Coordinates FTE and December 1 Count verification procedures.

- Develops and implements procedures for managing special education data required for trend analysis.

- Assists in developing training and information material for dissemination to schools, parents and community agencies.

- Coordinates and monitors psychological services at various sites.

- Uses program evaluation data to provide information as appropriate.

- Assists principal as requested in the evaluation of instruction and staff.

- Serves with parent, faculty, and student groups as requested in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.

- Responds as necessary to urgent situations or emergencies to maintain safety, calm, and order for students, staff, and visitors.

- Performs other duties as necessary for the effectiveness of the organization.

Terms of Employment

Incumbents will receive an annual contract. The work calendar will be 250 days. Salary will be determined based on level of certification and allowable experience.

Non-Essential Responsibilities

A responsibility is considered to be “non-essential” (for the purposes of compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act) if:

- it is shared between multiple incumbents in the job; or

- it could be performed by an employee in another job within the workgroup.

Note the responsibility number from the list in the “Duties and Responsibilities” section for those responsibilities that could be considered “non-essential” based on this definition.

Physical and Sensory Demands

Most jobs in the District have physical and sensory demands that can be described by one of the two categories noted below. For jobs that require more physical or sensory effort, please list the requirements in this section. The category applicable for this position is listed below.

OFFICE Employees in this category are normally exposed to a typical environment. The employee has some control over the length of time sitting, standing, or ambulating. There are occasions that require the lifting or pulling of equipment or supplies, as well as bending, stooping, or stretching. There is frequent use of computers, telephone, and other standard office equipment, which includes reading, listening, writing, or speaking. There are few exceptional physical or sensory demands.

OTHER: Incumbents must have valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation due to frequent travel between school locations.
Position Type: Full-Time
Salary: $98,713 to $164,977 Per Year

Job Requirements
At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information
Human Resources Office of Talent and Human Resources
208 Bull Street
Savannah, Georgia 31401
Phone: (912) 201-5600
Email: [email protected]