Director of Pupil Services

Director of Pupil Services

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Job : 5884644

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 13, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Seeking a positive, dynamic team player who will collaborate with staff in the best interests of students

Qualifications include:

• Ability to coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and supervise the special education and pupil services programs for the school system;
• Proven ability to communicate with students, staff, and the community;
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership;
• Prior administrative and teaching ability;
• Appropriate Massachusetts Certification

Approved

Job Description:

Reports to:

Superintendent

Responsibilities:

The Director of Pupil Services will be responsible for the coordination of all special education services and programs, including Section 504, in the Auburn Public School District, including state and federal special education grants, in accordance with Massachusetts and Federal Special Education Law. The Director of Pupil Services will work closely with the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Curriculum and will facilitate state and federal special education grants.

Essential Functions:

• supervises, evaluates and coordinates the Special Education and 504 programs for the Auburn Public School District;
• works closely with the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Curriculum and together they assist building principals in the coordination of special education services with the regular education programming in each school;
• supervises special education staff, in conjunction with building administrators, on an on-going basis to include program development, teaching methodology and student assessments;
• evaluates existing programs in relation to stated objectives for improvement and efficiency, and to identify new program needs;
• coordinates special education services among Auburn Public Schools and maintains a current list and description of program options available for children in need of special education;
• assists the officers of the Parent Advisory Council for Special Education and meets with members on a regular basis;
• coordinates services for special education grants
• Serves as the McKinney Vento liaison and Foster Point of Contact for the Auburn Public Schools and is responsible for the coordination of educational support and services for same
• supervises the maintenance of the central record-keeping system for special education records in Auburn Public Schools;
• ensures that the Team process is actively and effectively implemented in accordance with State and Federal regulations;
• works jointly with Teams to find the best combinations of educational and other services for students in need of special education services;
• assists each district principal in the preparation of special education budget and statistics required for state and federal reports;
• assists in the recruitment of special education personnel;
• serves as a member of the Superintendent’s Cabinet and the District Leadership Team;
• represents the Superintendent on commissions, councils, committees, and at district functions as assigned;
• performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent;

Ability to:

• maintain open lines of communication with the superintendent and pertinent central office administrators regarding pupil services and other student and programmatic issues;
• communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;
• 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;
• utilize collaborative leadership style;

Knowledge of:

• state and federal laws and administrative regulations relating to special education and pupil personnel services;
• District policies, rules and regulations;
• Current education theories and practices;
• State/federal special education grants;

Qualifications:

• evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed…