Barnstable Public Schools

Hyannis, MA 02601

Job Description

POSITION: Co-Director of Special Education

JOB GOAL: Responsible for District special education programming in accordance with School Committee policy, goals, and objectives; Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education rules and regulations; and federal laws and regulations.

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Social Emotional Learning and Student Support

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Advanced degree in administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university. Doctorate preferred.
• Valid Massachusetts educator license as Special Education Administrator.
• Seven years of supervisory/administrative/leadership experience in a school or school district setting.
• Demonstrated experience in development and implementation of programs to support students with disabilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of special education service delivery in public school settings and out of district placements.
• Ability to work cooperatively with district offices and principals to implement district strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Experience in using data at the school/district level to analyze trends in student achievement.
• Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis to support professionals in improvement planning, goal setting, and continuous improvement activities.
• Proficient in the use of technical computer applications, including Aspen, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (included but not limited to).

• Ensures implementation of research-based programming to support student learning, increased student engagement and academic outcomes for students with disabilities.
• Develops and aligns strategies for schools and staff to promote increased and improved opportunities and experiences for students with disabilities, resulting in high quality standards based instruction.
• Participates in monitoring improvement from schools, works with stakeholders to proactively inform district-level practice relating to special education services.
• Facilitates a collaborative approach to support student success through programs and services involving family and community engagement.
• Works collaboratively with educational agencies, community members/organizations and other stakeholders. Ensures compliance with relevant Federal and State regulations.
• Provides appropriate supervision, evaluation, mentoring, and professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff. Advises building administrators in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of all special education personnel.
• Communicates information on programs, services, and regulations to school personnel, parents, the district, and other districts for the purpose of understanding the program.
• Prepares and manages grants and general funds for special education services, submitting spending plan and progress reports within timelines.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned staff.
• Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director of Social Emotional Learning and Student Support including but not limited to:

1. Preparation and management of grants and general funds for special education services, submitting spending plan and progress reports within timelines.
2. Direct the Medicaid Administrative Claiming process and the billing of Medicaid eligible special education services provided by the district for the purpose of gaining fiscal resources.
3. Coordinate and supervise extended school year program.
4. Serve as liaison to SEPAC.
5. Assign related service providers based upon student needs.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Light to moderate physical effort required to perform duties. Regular travel throughout the school district. Occasional travel to out of district sites and/or professional development.

Terms of Employment: 12-month position, individual contract to be negotiated

Salary: To be negotiated in accordance with School Committee terms and conditions.

Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.

Posted until Filled