Director of Student Services and Special Education

TITLE : Director of Student Services and Special EducationSUMMARY : Reporting to the Superintendent of Schools the Director of Student Services and Special Education is responsible for the coordination of all student support and special education services and programs 504 services / programs Preschool program Accommodation Plans ELL services / programs McKinney-Vento services Nursing Guidance staff home / hospital services special education district transportation and special education district grant management in accordance with state and federal law. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES : Effectively works with the Superintendent to develop and monitor district policy and administrative regulations related to student growth and strategic initiatives and district performance data to identify appropriate professional development opportunities for staff within the evaluates and coordinates the Special Education Programs including special Education transportation 504 services ELL Program McKinney-Vento services Nursing Guidance staff home / hospital services and regular education supports including supervising the maintenance of the central record-keeping supervises and evaluates all Special Education ELL and student support staff on an ongoing basis to include program development instructional methodology and student with the building administration faculty staff and parent body to develop distinctive special education programs for the existing programs in relation to stated objectives for improvement and efficiency and to identify new program that the team process is actively and effectively implemented in accordance with state and federal regulations; works with teams to find the best combinations of educational and other services for students in need of any annual operating budget for the Student Services Department with input from building principals as needed; monitors budget throughout fiscal annually a statement of goals and a multi-year educational plan for the Student Services and Special Education Department prior to September 1st of each school an array of intervention models and programs for students who are at-risk and low achieving as well as those who are in need of tutoring and additional supportAssists in the recruitment of Special Education ELL and all support personnel and evaluates staff in pertinent in the adaptation of school policies to include special education 504 ESL and other related student services building principals in the coordination of special education and student support services and collaborates with regular educational programs in each officers of the Special Education Parent Advisory Council and meets with members on a regular basis; meets with School Committee; serves as member of Executive Administrative School Committee evening meetings as in meetings with faculty and / or administrators as directed by with District Technology Director to determine needs / budget for hardware and software necessary for students served by the Student Services and Special Education with Superintendent or designee and building administers to schedule and assign faculty and participatory decision making that includes faculty staff students and the school and monitors special education and student supports to assure compliance with established curriculum standards and requirements. Directs the development of curriculum standards to meet student needs as well as the development scheduling and implementation of the submissions of Medicaid and Circuit Breaker reimbursements and manages all aspects of state and federal entitlement development preparation and submission of required local state and federal grants to ensure that the fiscal plan for the district is aligned with the educational plan. Submits program documentation for approval applies for grants submits budgets and financial reports and prepares and submits program reports to and maintains equitable treatment and inclusion of all clear and effective communication with the Superintendent Central Office staff building administration faculty staff students parents and school Superintendent informed on a regular basis of the activities and incidents of the Student Services and Special Education the district and serves as a liaison between the district and educational partner duties and responsibilities faithfully and effectively in accordance with the policies of the School Committee directives of the Superintendent of Schools School Improvement Plans District Improvement Plan regulations and requirements of grants or mandated programs and the Directors performance evaluation and other duties as assigned by the Superintendent of QUALIFICATIONS : Education and ExperienceMasters Degree or higher from an accredited college or university in a related area is required. A valid Massachusetts Department of Education Special Education Administrators Certificate is required. Professional verification of a minimum of five years of successful experience in Special Education is required. Professional endorsements of exemplary leadership behavior and demonstrated ability to serve as a positive role model for students and staff is strongly Skills and AbilitiesWorking knowledge of state and federal laws and administrative regulations relating to Special Education and student services policies rules and regulations and education theories and and ability to maintain open lines of communication with the Superintendent and Central Office staff regarding special education issues; communicate effectively; establish and maintain positive working relationships; plan organize and coordinate the management functions of the Special Education Program and student support services; attend selected school functions and meetings; and utilize a collaborative leadership DEMANDS : While performing the duties of this job employee may be required to remain in a stationary position for extended periods; move / traverse between school buildings; and move or life up to 30 lbs. Accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the job ENVIRONMENT : This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy indoor office or school essential duties and responsibilities listed are intended only as an illustration of the type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar related or a logical assignment of the position.

Required Experience :

Director

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education,Classroom Experience,Education Administration,Lesson Planning,Special Education,Adult Education,Teaching,Curriculum Development,Administrative Experience,Leadership Experience,Program Development,Supervising Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1