Director of Special Education

Director of Special Education

Position:
Director of Special Education at the southeastern regional technical high school in Easton, Massachusetts.

• A minimum of a Master’s Degree in Special Education or related field from an accredited college or
• Certification by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as an Administrator of Special Education.
• Highly motivated self-starter who can work independently and with minimal
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state statutes, laws, and regulations
• Prior experience as a Special Education Director in a vocational technical school is
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.

To organize, implement, and administer a program of special needs services for the District’s students.

• Serve as Administrator of Special Education for the southeastern regional school.
• Supervise and evaluate the Special Education Department instructional and support staff.
• Organize, administer and coordinate a program of Special Needs Services for southeastern students in cooperation with the Director of Guidance.
• Coordinate Medicare (MEDICAID).
• Attend school committee meetings and appropriate subcommittee meetings when required.

• Organize, administer and coordinate Special Education (SPED).
• Maintain complete and accurate student records in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and district policy.
• Monitor Special Education laws and regulations and recommend required policies.
• Develop and coordinate an educational assessment program for Special Education.
• Ensure that Special Education programs conform to all Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulations.
• Work in cooperation with the Principal and high school administrators to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of students as defined by M.G.L. Chapter 71B.
• Coordinate students’ Special Education accommodations for all assessments (e.g., MCAS, SAT, and various industry certifications).
• Provide and evaluate the effective utilization of equipment and materials used by Special Education.
• Make appropriate placements for Special Education students.
• Coordinate scheduling of Special Education services.
• Plan and provide in‑service programs and orientation sessions for staff members concerning Special Education services in the school as required by law.
• Develop an annual departmental budget in coordination with the High School.
• Monitor the departmental budget on an ongoing basis.
• Write a Special Education Program Plan and secure federal and state grants for Special Education.
• Organize and implement a Parent Advisory Committee for Special Education.
• Implement the Special Education component of the Bullying Intervention Plan and behavioral interventions.

• Assist in writing grants to improve achievement for southeastern students.

• Develop and maintain student information to prepare statistical reports concerning Special Education.
• Complete all statistical reports requiring Special Education student information for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Remain current with the requirements of the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
• Assist in analyzing MCAS test results.

• Establish objectives resulting in a continuing program of professional development.
• Maintain professional renewal through reading, visitations, conference attendance, university programs and professional organizations.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Full time, full year.

Salary: $154,132 to $180,136 per year.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Carols Perez, Executive Director of Talent & Community Affairs
• Southeastern Regional Technical High School
• Phone:
• Email: cperez