Winslow Public Schools is seeking a Director of Special Services.

POSITION TITLE: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES

QUALIFICATIONS:

• (030) Certification from Maine Department of Education
• Knowledge and understanding of State, local and federal regulations and policies affecting special education
• CHRC certification
• Bachelors/Masters degree in the appropriate field
• Three (3) years plus of experience in a school setting, preferably in a special education classroom
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrated leadership and administrative skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools.

JOB GOAL:

• Demonstrated leadership ability with staff and the general public.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain appropriate contact with the Special Education Division of the Maine Department of Educational and Cultural Services;
• Maintain appropriate records, both state and local, for children receiving special education services;
• Oversee and monitor all the activities of the Individual Educational Plans (IEP);
• Monitor the program/educational progress of children placed in day and residential schools;
• Supervise the individual educational plans of children with disabilities;
• Supervise, and evaluate of performance of personnel assigned to the special education program;
• Prepare budget requests for the special education department;
• Coordinate in-service training programs for personnel involved with special education;
• Work collaboratively with building principals and other directors to insure a total team effort for student educational programming;
• Performance of any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

If interested in this opportunity, please submit an administration application, cover letter, resume, letters of recommendation, and transcripts to Brandy Huggins email: bhuggins@winslowK12.org or mail application packet to address below.

Winslow Public Schools

Superintendent's Office

Attn: Brandy Huggins

20 Dean Street

Winslow, ME 04901

Note: All employees of Winslow Public Schools MUST have a Fingerprint/Background check through the Department of Education and submit a Winslow Public Schools teaching application.

Application can be found at https://winslow.aos92.org/employment

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work setting:

• In-person
• Public school
• School

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• Maine 030 Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Winslow, ME 04901: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person