Program Manager SYKindergarten - Grade 8

Program Manager [SY26-27] Kindergarten
- Grade 8

Starting Date:
Jul 1, 2026

Overview of the Malden Public Schools:
The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located within the Greater Boston area and accessible by the MBTA orange line train. Malden’s enrollment comprises approximately 6,100 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. The district has an early learning center, five K-8 schools, and one high school. We are committed to providing high expectations for all learners through rigorous instruction and culturally responsive practices and pedagogy.

MPS is a safe, welcoming, and collaborative district where we encourage and embrace a growth mindset. We believe that our diversity is an asset, and we are seeking candidates that reflect, embrace, and contribute to the strengths of our community.

Please note:

This position focused on Kindergarten through Grade 8.

• Supervise and evaluate special education staff in accordance with MPS evaluation process.
• Monitor implementation of IEPs and services.
• Chair TEAM meetings as assigned.
• Participate in BSEA proceedings and other dispute resolution meetings.
• Attend SEPAC meetings and events.
• Plan and monitor special education programs in conjunction with building and district administrators.
• Provide support to building administrators regarding discipline for students with disabilities.
• Review student IEPS, providing feedback and corrections as needed.
• Participate in district-wide leadership committees as assigned.
• Provide professional development and technical assistance to staff regarding assessment, data collection, curriculum development, selection of materials and equipment, behavior management, differentiated instruction, accommodations, modifications, and strategies that support inclusive best practices.

• Candidate must hold a master’s degree or higher in special education.
• Previous experience as a team chairperson at the elementary school level required.
• Administrative/supervisory certification required.
• Special Education Administrator DESE certification required and SEI Admin Endorsement.
• Must have a thorough working knowledge of state and federal special education regulations and policies, instructional strategies, curriculum modification and differentiated instruction, program development and evaluation, transition and current best practices in special education that support inclusion.
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with district and building based administrators, general and special education staff, parents and students.

Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

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The Malden Public Schools is committed to cultivating an ethnically, racially, and linguistically diverse and inclusive environment where different backgrounds and perspectives are celebrated. We believe the differences within our environment will positively impact student outcomes and benefit our employees and community. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws.

Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Pam Mac Donald, Asst Supt. of Student Services
• District Wide
  - Office of Student Services
• Email: pmacdonald