Summary: Lynnfield Public Schools seeks an exceptional individual to serve as the Director of Student Services. This person will join a team that places a high priority on collaboration, achievement, flexibility, commitment to the mission of the district, and willingness to build relationships with students, staff, and families.Qualifications: Massachusetts licensure as a Special Education AdministratorA Masters degree in Special Education, Psychology, Leadership, or related areasAt least five years experience in the field of education as a Special Education administrator, teacher, school psychologist, or in a related Special Education positionExperience in supervising and managing professional staffExperience in evaluating staff and programmingThe Superintendent reserves the right to alter required qualifications if it is deemed to be in the best interest of the Lynnfield Public SchoolsResponsibilities: Performs all duties of Director of Special Education as defined by Chapter 766 regulations (MGL. c.71B 603 CMR 28.00) and ensures district compliance with federal and state education laws and regulationsExercises general supervision over the screening, referral, evaluation, and placement for all students in need of specialized instruction and services and ensures decision making is based on close analysis of student level dataPlans, develops, coordinates and evaluates Special Education services and programs on a districtwide basisWorks collaboratively with principals and district office administrators to provide leadership, professional development, and support for integrating Special Education services and programs with general education.Assists district and administrators in the adherence to all federal and state laws pertaining to student servicesCoaches and evaluates Special Education administrators and some specialized providersMeets regularly with Special Education administrators and educators to review status of ongoing Special Education services and needsOversees students placed out of district, ensuring least restrictive placements, and developing cost effective in-district alternatives when feasible and appropriate. The Director shares the responsibility with Team Chairs to attend out of district meetings and maintain necessary timelines.Coordinates all Special Education programs and related programs including: summer extended school year programs and all required trainings for staffDirects the Medicaid Administrative Claiming process and direct billing of Medicaid eligible Special Education services provided by the district, for the purpose of gaining fiscal resourcesAssumes responsibility in legal proceedings and court hearings on any matter pertaining to Special Education.
Oversees problem solving, conflict resolution and dispute resolution procedures including negotiation, mediation, and BSEA proceedingsWorks collaboratively to build strong, healthy, and open relationships with families and community groupsServes on hiring committees for Special Education and other roles within the districtResponsible for completion of all state and federal reporting, and for Special Education budgeting, managing, and monitoringFacilitates the liaison, contractual relationships, and evaluation procedures with clinics, hospitals, collaboratives, and other institutions serving Special Education studentsSupervises and coordinates home instruction for homebound or hospitalized studentsCoordinates Special Education transportation for students as requiredServes as member of the Lynnfield Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or their designeeCompensation: Salary and benefits commensurate with experience