Thank you for considering employment in the Georgetown Public Schools.Our mission is dedicated to educating all students to their fullest potential so that they may become responsible, tolerant, and successful individuals. There is an open position in the Georgetown Public Schools.POSITION: Director of Student ServicesLOCATION: Georgetown School DistrictSUPERVISOR: SuperintendentANNUAL SALARY: Negotiable START DATE: start of the 2024/2025 School Year (August 2024)WORK YEAR: 12 Month EmployeeJOB DESCRIPTIONThis individual will work under the supervision of the director of the superintendent. Coordinate all aspects of special education programming in accordance with State and Federal lawsSupervise all out-of-district placementsDevelop annual Special Education BudgetRecommend hiring of Special Education personnelCoordinate/Chair Team meetings as requiredEnsure process and procedure compliance with staffIDEAL CANDIDATE:The ideal candidate should:Be energetic, motivated individual to work with collaboratively with administration, staff, students & parents.Be able to plan, develop and coordinate special needs services and programs.Be able to facilitate planning and development of additional or alternative services for students in need.Be able to provide professional development for administrators and educators across the district.Assist the district with the adherence to all federal and state laws pertaining to student services.Provide supervision and evaluations for Special Education Staff.QUALIFICATIONSExperience working with students to improve their social and emotional health in a public school.Experience working with students with disabilities.Proficient with ESPED and IEP writingProfessional understanding of individual student learning styles.Ability to successfully collaborate with colleagues.Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to facilitate teams; ability to work well with administration, teachers, students, parents, and community MembersAbility to manage crisis situations in a public school setting.JOB REQUIREMENTSMaster’s Degree.MADESE certification as a Special Education Director, All LevelsMADESE Supervisor/Director, All Levels certificationSEI Endorsement.Previous Special Education administration and teaching experience requiredSALARY & BENEFITSSalary based on experiencePer agreement between the Superintendent & the Georgetown School Committee Eligible for health insuranceContractual sick days and personal days