Job Opportunities

Updated: 6/1/26

DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL EDUCATION, PUPIL PERSONNEL & STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES

Position Type: Administration
Beginning: Anticipated start date of September 1, 2026
Training Period: Part-time transition and onboarding beginning August 1, 2026
Salary: Based on experience - minimum salary $115,000
Employment Status: Full-Time
Benefits: Full-Time employees are eligible for health insurance, prescription, and flexible spending account. Sick, personal day allotments
Closing Date: June 19, 2026

Qualifications:

  • Valid New Jersey certification as a Supervisor, Principal or School Administrator.
  • Minimum of three (3) years of successful leadership experience in a school setting.
  • Minimum of five (5) years of experience in special education.
  • Experience working with or serving on a Child Study Team.
  • Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws, regulations, and case law governing special education programs and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership in program development, compliance oversight, and collaborative decision-making.
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with administrators, faculty, families, community agencies, and service providers.

Student Services and Program Oversight

  • Provide leadership and oversight for all district special education programs and services.
  • Oversee student placements and specialized programming, including out-of-district and residential placements when appropriate.
  • Coordinate services and supports with Child Study Teams, Guidance, school administrators, related service providers, and outside agencies.
  • Collaborate with school leaders to ensure students receive appropriate services in the least restrictive environment.
  • Support district-wide systems of intervention and student support for learners experiencing academic, behavioral, social, or emotional challenges.
  • Provide administrative oversight of the district’s guidance departments and counseling services.

Program Development and Strategic Planning

  • Analyze district data related to special education identification rates, program utilization, student outcomes, and placement trends to identify both strengths and opportunities for improvement.
  • Develop and expand in-district programs that increase the district’s capacity to serve students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment while reducing out-of-district placements when appropriate.
  • Collaborate with building administrators to plan staffing, facilities, resources, and programming to meet evolving student needs.
  • Develop and maintain systems for evaluating program effectiveness through data analysis, performance metrics, and student outcome measures.
  • Promote inclusive practices and access to grade-level instruction by working collaboratively with the principals, director of Curriculum and Instruction, Child Study Team and Guidance.
  • Utilize program evaluation findings to recommend improvements to services, staffing models, and program structures.
  • Assist in the development, administration, and monitoring of the special education budget.
  • Identify and pursue state and federal funding opportunities that support district initiatives.
  • Oversee the preparation, implementation, and reporting requirements of applicable grants.

Compliance and Regulatory Leadership

  • Ensure district compliance with all federal and state laws, regulations, and procedural requirements related to special education.
  • Monitor timelines and procedural safeguards associated with student identification, evaluation, eligibility determination, placement, and service delivery.
  • Oversee district preparation for state and federal monitoring activities, audits, and program reviews.
  • Coordinate corrective action plans and continuous improvement efforts when required.
  • Maintain current knowledge of legislative and regulatory changes and advise district leadership regarding their impact on programs and services.

Health Services Leadership

  • Provide leadership and oversight for the district’s health services program serving students in grades 7–12.
  • Collaborate with school administrators, nurses, families, and medical providers to ensure appropriate supports for students with health-related needs.
  • Ensure compliance with state regulations governing student health services, records, medication administration, and medical procedures.
  • Support principals and nursing staff in addressing health-related student needs and responding to emerging public health guidance.

Collaboration and Community Partnerships

  • Collaborate with the Director of Curriculum and Instruction to support professional learning related to inclusive practices, differentiated instruction, and special education services.
  • Serve as the district liaison to community organizations, service providers, and outside agencies that support students with disabilities.
  • Promote meaningful family engagement and provide opportunities for parents and guardians to better understand special education programs, services, and supports.
  • Foster positive relationships among families, staff, and community stakeholders to support student success.

Any interested candidate should send a resume and letter of interest as soon as possible to
Lauren Laricks, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent
687 Rt. 9 Cape May, NJ 08204
laricksl@lcmrschools.com
EOE

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE LANGUAGE ARTS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Immediately through June 18, 2026
NJ Language Arts Certification, Fingerprint and Background Check required
$175 per day
Any interested candidate should send a resume and letter of interest as soon as possible to Peter Daly, Principal 687 Rt. 9 Cape May, NJ 08204
dalyp@lcmrschools.com

INSTRUCTIONAL PER DIEM one-on-one AIDE 
Richard M. Teitelman Middle School 
Beginning immediately. Minimum of a NJ Substitute Certification, Fingerprint and Background Check Required. Salary is per diem $150.  Any interested candidate should send or email a letter of interest and resume immediately to Lauren Laricks, Administrative Assistant to the Superintendent Lower Cape May Regional School District, 687 Route 9 Cape May, N. J. 08204  laricksl@lcmrschools.com
EOE

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE NURSE MIDDLE SCHOOL
September 1 through December 23, 2026
NJ School Nurse Certification or NJ School Nurse Substitute Certification, Fingerprint and Background Check Required
$170 per day
Any interested candidate should send a resume and letter of interest as soon as possible to Peter Daly, Principal  687 Rt. 9 Cape May, NJ 08204 dalyp@lcmrschools.com

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE MATHEMATICS HIGH SCHOOL
September 1 through December 4, 2026
NJ Math Certification, Fingerprint and Background Check Required
$175 per day
Any interested candidate should send a resume and letter of interest as soon as possible to Larry Ziemba, Principal  687 Rt. 9 Cape May, NJ 08204 ziembal@lcmrschools.com

LCMR High School Head Boys Soccer Coach
Beginning: Fall 2026-27 school year
Head Coach stipend - $6,150
Must hold a NJ Substitute Certification or Teachers Certification, fingerprint and background check required.

Any interested candidate should email or send a letter of interest as soon as possible to:
Gregory Lasher, Superintendent
Lower Cape May Regional School District
687 Rt. 9, Cape May, N. J. 08204
lasherg@lcmrschools.com
EOE

LCMR High School Assistant Girls Soccer Coach
Beginning:   Fall 2026-27 school year
Ass’t coach stipend - $4,805

Must hold a NJ Substitute Certification or Teachers Certification, fingerprint and background check required.
Any interested candidate should email or send a letter of interest as soon as possible to:
Matt Danze, Athletic Director, Lower Cape May Regional School District
 687 Route 9, Cape May, NJ 08204
danzem@lcmrschools.com
EOE

Interested in one of our job postings?

Send or email a letter of interest and resume to:

Gregory M. Lasher, Superintendent
Lower Cape May Regional School District
687 Route 9
Cape May NJ 08204