Assistant Director of Special Education

Assistant Director of Special Education

About Lynn Public Schools

Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city's international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages.

Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

* 1 Early Childhood Center

* 17 Elementary Schools

* 1 Public Separate Day School

* 3 Middle Schools

* 2 Comprehensive High Schools

* 1 Vocational High School

* 1 Early College High School

* 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)

* 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)

* 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values:
Inclusiveness Shared Responsibility Collaborative Relationships High Expectations Inspiring Life-Long Learning Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

JOB DETAILS

Works under the direction of the Administrator of Special Education in the direction and coordination of special education programs in a public school system to teach students with disabilities. Formulates policies and procedures for new or revised programs or activities, such as screening, placement, education and training of students. Evaluates special education programs to ensure that objectives for student's education are met.

Interprets laws, rules and regulations to students, parents, and staff. Recruits, selects, trains, and evaluates staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.

* Master's Degree from an accredited college or

* Massachusetts Certification in Special Education required

* Five years of successful experience in the field of special education

* Experience with the rules and regulations of the Department of Education, as well as the Legal Issues.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES

* Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned building Principals, Special Education Department Heads, Lead Special Education Teachers, and other school-based staff, providing support in creative problem solving, case consultation, staffing concerns, student and family issues, procedural guidance, and service delivery coordination for those schools.

* Evaluates, on an ongoing basis, the assigned special education program area within their specialty (ex. PreK, COACh Program, etc.)-assessing curriculum, student data, procedures, and individual student needs and achievements to ensure effective, inclusive teaching practices that support diverse learning needs and promote equitable access to FAPE

* Collaborates with external specialists, agencies and service providers to ensure comprehensive and cohesive support for students.

* Assists in the implementation of school policies to include special education needs.

* Recommends policies and programs essential to the needs of students with disabilities.

* Keeps informed of all legal requirements governing special education and notifies all staff of any changes in the law.

* Available to all TEAM Chairs with regards to legal questions and the IEP process.

* Provides leadership in establishing new programs and developing improved understanding of existing programs.

* Develops and initiates survey programs for continuous identification of students with disabilities.

* Evaluates existing programs as an ongoing responsibility, and recommends changes, and additions as needed.

* Develops procedures for referral, securing medical reports, psychological examination, and placement of students with handicaps.

* Assumes responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filling all reports and records legally required or administratively useful.

* Processes all waiver applications with the Department of Education and supports DESE Public School Monitoring needs applicable to the role.

* Coordinates and monitors "Child Find:
Program with Child Find Coordinator and be responsible for carrying out multi-disciplinary team decisions for all school placements.

* Assists in the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP's).

* Reviews and signs IEPs for schools on their caseload.

* Establishes and fosters effective communication with…