Director of Special Education

POSITION TITLE: Director of Special Education REPORTS TO: Superintendent of Schools/Designee JOB GOAL: Directs the special education program for the district; ensures program integration with the other instructional departments; and ensures compliance with state and federal special education and 504 regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Ensures educational compliance for students with IEP’s and/or 50 accommodations Consults with staff, parents, and outside agencies such as DESE regarding special education students, student services, and programs offered.
Responds to parents regarding the evaluation and placement of their children.
Discusses special education programs, personnel, and students with building administrators and central office.
Obtains funding from state and federal programs for special education and student services.
Submits program documentation for approval, applies for grants, submitsbudgets and financial reports and prepares and submits program reports to agencies.
Develops and administers the special education budget in consultation with the Central Administration.
Monitors staff caseloads, staffing needs and student progress.
Assists in recruitment, selection and recommendation for hiring of student service providers/staff.
Assists in the adaptation of school policies to include special education needs.
Keeps informed of all legal requirements governing special education and 504.
Assists in the planning of staff in-service training activities.
Coordinates Home Hospital tutoring services.
Assists in the arrangement of Special Education and Homeless Transportation services.
Coordinates activities related to Medicaid reimbursement.
Coordinates activities related to Circuit Breaker reimbursement.
Serve as a liaison with cooperating institutions such as North River Collaborative, Pilgrim Area Collaborative, South Shore Educational Collaborative and READS Collaborative.
Other duties may be assigned by the Superintendent or Designee.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Oversees or directly supervises employees in the Special Education Department which include the following positions: Out-of-District Coordinator Alternative and/or Sub-separate Education Preschool Academy - Special Education Speech/Language Pathologists/Assistants, Therapists/BCBA’s Responsibilities include the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these positions in cooperation with building principals and other administrators.
Responsibilities further include interviewing, recommendation for hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university with specializationin the area of special education administration, student services, and supervisory experience.
Massachusetts Educator’s License as Administrator of Special Education Previous administrative experience TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Twelve-month, full year position Per Contract EVALUATION: Superintendent of Schools or Designee Voted and approved by School Committee on September 19, 2018 Updated on March, 17, 2022