Central Jersey College Prep
Position Type:
Directors/Director of Special Education
Date Posted: 7/31/2025
Location: Central Jersey College Prep
Date Available: 08/20/2025 About CJCP
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as:
USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016 NJDOE Tier-I Charter School, 2013-2018 US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024 National Charter School, 2020 College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024 College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024 Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022 100% graduation rate, 2011- 2024 100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011
The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.
Director of Special Education
We are seeking a passionate Director of Special Education to provide leadership and direction to ensure special education pupils benefit from their educational opportunities to the fullest by eliminating or ameliorating problems that interfere with student learning.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in special education or educational administration/leadership; demonstrated familiarity with special education law and regulations. Valid New Jersey Supervisor Certificate Valid New Jersey certificate in an Education Support Service related field Minimum experience of three (3) years in the areas of (a) special education services and/or (b) supervision of staff. Broad knowledge of state and federal special education laws, regulations, procedures, and reporting requirements. Demonstrated ability to effectively implement special education programs and to work with parents, community groups, and agencies. Strong leadership and communication skills. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Instructional Leadership
Provides leadership in the development of the school's special education program; coordinates and supervises related activities across the district with four (4) campuses. Evaluates existing programs and makes recommendations for improvements. Keeps informed of all legal requirements governing special education, keeps staff informed of legal requirements, and ensures that all requirements under administrative code, state/federal law and board policy are met. Serves as a member of the child study team. Assumes responsibility for the preparation and timely submission of all required documents and reports, to assure school compliance with legal and state requirements. Monitors the implementation of IEPs. Recommends policies and programs essential to the needs of special education children. Establishes procedures for evaluation, placement and reappraisal of students in need of special education and/or related services. Supervises and coordinates home instruction for homebound or hospitalized special education pupils. Assumes responsibility for school compliance with regulations regarding school special education programs. Plans, develops and coordinates the school's system of special education services. Oversees the development and effective delivery of the school's special education program, including the development and maintenance of the cumulative records of students receiving special services. Staff Supervision and Coordination
Assumes responsibility for the recruitment, assignment, supervision and evaluation of all certified and noncertified special education staff. Supervises and coordinates the activities of child study team members and ensures the placement of individual students with special needs in those educational situations best suited to their requirements. Contact with Parents and Community
Initiates, facilitates and maintains liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet pupils' special needs. Refers parents and child to agencies when appropriate. Interprets the objectives of the school's special education program to parents, students, staff and the community. Meets with parents to discuss implementation of the IEP and to resolve grievances. Program Planning, Administration, Evaluation and Reporting
Cooperates with other administrators to plan, coordinate, and evaluate the special services program and to evaluate the performance of special education staff assigned to each school. Participates in the development and implementation of in-service and training programs. Prepares and administers the departmental budget. Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
8 hour shift - Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract
Date Posted: 7/31/2025
Location: Central Jersey College Prep
Date Available: 08/20/2025 About CJCP
Central Jersey College Prep Charter School (CJCP) is a tuition-free, public charter school in Somerset, New Jersey serving grades Kindergarten through 12th. CJCP first opened in 2006 with 77 students, and is now serving a diverse population of over 1,300 students and nearly 300 faculty and staff. CJCP is a recipient of many awards and designations such as:
USDOE Blue Ribbon Award, 2016 NJDOE Tier-I Charter School, 2013-2018 US News Best High Schools, 2015 - 2024 National Charter School, 2020 College Board AP Honor Roll, 2023 - 2024 College Board AP Capstone School, 2020 - 2024 Great Schools College Success Award, 2020-2022 100% graduation rate, 2011- 2024 100% acceptance rate into four-year colleges and universities since 2011
The mission of CJCP is to provide academic and social opportunities for students to attain the skills necessary for success in post-secondary education. CJCP serves its mission by offering rigorous educational programs with an emphasis on college preparation, college and career counseling, and extracurricular enrichment activities.
Director of Special Education
We are seeking a passionate Director of Special Education to provide leadership and direction to ensure special education pupils benefit from their educational opportunities to the fullest by eliminating or ameliorating problems that interfere with student learning.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in special education or educational administration/leadership; demonstrated familiarity with special education law and regulations. Valid New Jersey Supervisor Certificate Valid New Jersey certificate in an Education Support Service related field Minimum experience of three (3) years in the areas of (a) special education services and/or (b) supervision of staff. Broad knowledge of state and federal special education laws, regulations, procedures, and reporting requirements. Demonstrated ability to effectively implement special education programs and to work with parents, community groups, and agencies. Strong leadership and communication skills. Required criminal history check and proof of U.S. citizenship or resident alien status. ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Instructional Leadership
Provides leadership in the development of the school's special education program; coordinates and supervises related activities across the district with four (4) campuses. Evaluates existing programs and makes recommendations for improvements. Keeps informed of all legal requirements governing special education, keeps staff informed of legal requirements, and ensures that all requirements under administrative code, state/federal law and board policy are met. Serves as a member of the child study team. Assumes responsibility for the preparation and timely submission of all required documents and reports, to assure school compliance with legal and state requirements. Monitors the implementation of IEPs. Recommends policies and programs essential to the needs of special education children. Establishes procedures for evaluation, placement and reappraisal of students in need of special education and/or related services. Supervises and coordinates home instruction for homebound or hospitalized special education pupils. Assumes responsibility for school compliance with regulations regarding school special education programs. Plans, develops and coordinates the school's system of special education services. Oversees the development and effective delivery of the school's special education program, including the development and maintenance of the cumulative records of students receiving special services. Staff Supervision and Coordination
Assumes responsibility for the recruitment, assignment, supervision and evaluation of all certified and noncertified special education staff. Supervises and coordinates the activities of child study team members and ensures the placement of individual students with special needs in those educational situations best suited to their requirements. Contact with Parents and Community
Initiates, facilitates and maintains liaison with community agencies and other resources to meet pupils' special needs. Refers parents and child to agencies when appropriate. Interprets the objectives of the school's special education program to parents, students, staff and the community. Meets with parents to discuss implementation of the IEP and to resolve grievances. Program Planning, Administration, Evaluation and Reporting
Cooperates with other administrators to plan, coordinate, and evaluate the special services program and to evaluate the performance of special education staff assigned to each school. Participates in the development and implementation of in-service and training programs. Prepares and administers the departmental budget. Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
8 hour shift - Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, 10-Month Contract