Qualifications: ● Masters degree in special education ● Special education certification required ● Strong leadership and organizational skills ● Ability to work collaboratively ● Understanding of therapeutic milieu ● Minimum 5 yrs experience in a special education leadership position ● Experience leading annual IEP meetings ● Experience in conducting formal academic assessments, such as the Woodcock Johnson IV, and reporting on results during Team meetings. Responsibilities: ● Coordinate student support services, such as reading, academic support, tutoring ● Develop IEP and team meeting schedule and facilitate the timely processing of each student's Individualized Educational Program ● Assist in scheduling and proofreading quarterly Progress Reports for each student ● Maintain updated records on required paperwork for each student ● Assist in the academic scheduling for all three schools ● Work with the Educational Director to prepare for and chair annual team meetings as needed ● Facilitate Academic Achievement testing for student re-evaluation ● Support Education Director in overseeing the evaluation, purchase and development of curriculum in alignment with current Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks ● Supervise head teachers and other staff as determined annually ● Oversee supervision of teachers and other educators ● Support the school’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiative ● Supervise the implementation of IEPs for all students ● Oversee and coordinate MCAS administration and result analysis ● Work with the Education Director/Principal on implementing all state mandated assessments and standards● Work with the Education Director/Principal on educational documentation, including progress reports, grade reports, transcripts and IEPs ● Assist the Director of Outreach and Marketing with sharing the message of the school to appropriate constituents ● Provide leadership to the schools’ teams ● Assist with the development of new program ideas included in the long range plan ● Work with the Education Director/Principal to oversee and develop the school’s educational program ● Assist in developing the educational needs of the budget ● Work with the Educational Director and educational consultants in developing and delivering in-service educational training as needed ● Assist in organizing the school’s professional development plan for staff, including Professional Learning communities & progress toward appropriate licensure ● Participate with the administrative team to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements ● Develop and maintain effective working relationships with school systems ● Assist, as requested, with intakes, recruitment, hiring and firing of staff ● Remain up to date (daily checks) with all internal email and voicemail messages ● Participate in a few night meetings ● Help maintain a safe, positive work and learning environment for all by adhering to the principles of conduct described in Gifford’s policy manuals and by treating all Gifford community members with fairness and respect