Director of Special Education Job North Easton Massachusetts USA,Education / Teaching

Location: North Easton

Special Education Administrator

Qualifications:

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
Strong written and verbal communication
Knowledge of applicable federal and state statutes, laws, and
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.

Job Goals:

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

Performance Responsibilities:

Serves as Administrator of Special Education for the Southeastern Regional School

Supervises and evaluates the Special Education Department instructional and support

Organizes, administers and coordinates a program of Special Needs Services for Southeastern students in cooperation with the Director of Guidance.

Coordinates MEDICAID

Attends school committee meetings and appropriate subcommittee meetings when

Special Education Responsibilities:

Organizes, administers and coordinates Special Education (SPED)

Maintains complete and accurate student records in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and district policy.

Monitors Special Education laws and regulations and recommends required policies and

Develops and coordinates an educational assessment program for Special Education

Ensures that Special Education programs conform to all Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulations.

Works 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.

Coordinates students' Special Education accommodations for all assessments (e.g., MCAS, SAT, and various industry certifications).

Provides and evaluates the effective utilization of equipment and materials used by Special Education

Makes appropriate placements for Special Education

Coordinates scheduling of Special Education

Plans and provides in-service programs and orientation sessions for staff members concerning Special Education services in the school as required by law.

Develops an annual departmental budget in coordination with the High School

Monitors the departmental budget on an ongoing

Writes a Special Education Program Plan and federal and state grants for Special Education

Organizes and implements a Parent Advisory Committee for Special

Implements the Special Education component of the Bullying Intervention Plan and behavioral

Federal Grants:

Assists in writing grants to improve achievement for Southeastern

Statistical Information:

Develops and maintains student information to prepare statistical reports concerning Special

Completes all statistical reports requiring Special Education student information for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

Remains current with the requirements of the Department of Elementary and Secondary

Assists in analyzing MCAS test

Personal Professional Development:

Establishes objectives resulting in a continuing program of professional

Maintains professional renewal through reading, visitations, conference attendance, university programs and professional organizations.

All other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Terms of Employment:

Full time, full year