Special Education Administrator - Grades 5-12+

QUALIFICATIONS Massachusetts DESE Licensure as a Special Education Administrator Prefer experience as an Administrator of Special Education Teaching experience in public education, preferably in the area of special education Knowledge of state and federal regulations, laws and requirements for Special Education Services A minimum of a master’s degree in an appropriate field Ability to work with parent and community-based groups Ability to work effectively with principals’, other administrators, and special education staff with regard to program implementation Ability to communicate orally and in writing with sensitivity and tact so as to interact with parents, students, and community members Such alternatives to the above as the Superintendent may find appropriate or acceptable. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Establishes the special education process at their level in line with the district special education framework Accepts, collects, and coordinates all special education referrals Chairs all initial and reevaluation meetings in addition to annual reviews as required by the Director of Student Services Provide leadership in the planning, maintenance and evaluation of the educational programs that meet the needs of students Coordinates/leads discussion and schedules all special education building department meetings Attends regular consultation meetings with program teachers, therapists, psychologists, BCBAs, related service providers, outside consultants and others to discuss program components and student issues Coordinates and conducts student observations in special education programs as needed Is responsible for the quality of the Individual Education Plans that are delivered to parents as well as ensuring the appropriate programming, goals, and service delivery for all special education students at their assigned levels Keeps current on all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, and best practices in the area of special education in Massachusetts Responsible for representing the needs and developing, modifying and maintaining special education department programming of the special education students at their assigned level in a fiscally responsible manner May act as or assist as a liaison for out of district or tuition-in students. Establishes and maintains good communication between Principals and special education department Serves as a liaison between the Principals and the Director of Student Services Shares responsibility with principals in the evaluation and supervision of special education instructional and non-instructional staff by conducting announced and unannounced observations in accordance with the model of educator evaluation and serves as a contributing evaluator supervision Models and promotes best practices in special education teaching Recommends and assists with coordination of professional development for special education department staff (teachers, service providers and paraprofessional staff) Assist in the interviewing of candidates for instructional and non-instructional positions Meets regularly with all program teachers and inclusion specialists to discuss student progress and challenges Facilitates summer services for special education extended year programming and provides site supervision Commits district resources Carries out other duties as may be assigned

Salary : $107,000 - $122,000