Program Manager SY– Specialized Instruction; K-12
Listed on 2026-07-27
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Education Administration, Special Education Teacher, Professional Development
District Overview The Malden Public Schools (MPS) is a richly diverse school district located a few miles north of Boston and accessible by the MBTA orange line train. Malden’s student body comprises approximately 6,100 students who represent 59 different countries and speak 67 different languages. Approximately 18 percent of Malden students have a disability and roughly one-third are English learners. The district includes seven schools: one comprehensive high school, five K to 8 schools, and an early learning center that serves preschool students with disabilities alongside typical peers.
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.
The Program Manager for Specialized Instruction provides district-wide leadership and oversight of substantially separate special education programs, with a primary focus on autism spectrum disorder (ASD), social-emotional learning (SEL), and life skills programming. This role is responsible for ensuring the delivery of high-quality, legally compliant, and student-centered services across all programs. The Program Manager serves as a key collaborative partner to district and school leaders, educators, related service providers, and families.
Key Responsibilities- Program Oversight & Development:
In collaboration with school and district leaders, provide direct oversight of all district substantially separate programs including autism, social-emotional, and life skills programs across all school levels - Design, implement, and continuously evaluate program models to ensure alignment with best practices, current research, and the individual needs of students
- Ensure all programs are in compliance with federal and state special education laws and regulations, including IDEA and applicable state guidelines
- Lead the development and refinement of structured, evidence-based instructional frameworks across substantially separate instructional settings
- Collaborate with the district leadership to align programming with the district's improvement plan and strategic goals
- Directly supervise, mentor, and formally evaluate two district-wide Special Education Coaches, providing ongoing support, professional development, and performance feedback to ensure coaching effectiveness across program sites
- Collaborate with Special Education Coaches to align coaching cycles, classroom support, and instructional priorities with program goals and student outcomes
- Supervise, mentor, and formally evaluate special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and related service providers (e.g., speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, behavior analysts) assigned to substantially separate programs
- Conduct regular classroom observations and provide timely, actionable, and growth-oriented feedback to staff
- Support staff in developing and implementing effective Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) that reflect high expectations and meaningful goals
- Lead and facilitate professional development focused on autism supports, positive behavior interventions and supports (PBIS), SEL strategies, and life skills instruction
- Coach and support educators and instructional staff in the use of evidence-based strategies, including ABA principles, AAC (augmentative and alternative communication), and social-emotional frameworks
- Analyze student performance data to inform instructional decisions, identify trends, and drive program improvements
- Partner with school-based leaders to promote inclusive practices and the continuum of special education services
- Serve as a key point of contact for families of students in substantially separate programs, fostering trust, transparency, and meaningful partnership
- Participate in IEP meetings and transition planning as needed, particularly for…
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