Assistant Program Director – Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
Listed on 2026-06-27
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration
Assistant Program Director Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program
Required Qualifications:
- DESE License Teacher of the Deaf, Special Education Administrator, or related field
- Experience working with Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
- Fluent in American Sign Language
- Knowledge of general child development and language development as specifically related to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students
- Knowledge of current trends and best practices in education, especially as it relates to Deaf education
- Experience with Individual Education Program (IEP) development
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Deaf Education or related field
- DESE Administrator License as Special Education Director, Principal/Assistant Principal or Supervisor/Director or ability to obtain
- Experience and knowledge with regard to special education laws and regulations
- Experience and supervision skills in the management of an interdisciplinary team
- Experience with Program Development and Implementation
- Familiar with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing educational research
- Familiar with educational interpreter roles
- Knowledge of Massachusetts Frameworks including the Common Core
Summary:
The READS Collaborative Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program and School is located in Norton, MA with one satellite program embedded within the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School in Taunton, MA. The READS DHH program provides a full array of special education services to students who are Deaf and/or Hard-of Hearing for grades PreK - 12+. Services range from fully substantially separate education to full inclusion with interpreter and academic support as needed.
The Assistant Program Director will support the Program Director in the overall supervision and implementation of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program and School, assuring that all policies and procedures are followed in accordance with MA DESE regulations. The Assistant Program Director will facilitate efficient day-to-day program operations of DHH with the goal of maintaining a high quality, student-centered program.
Reports to:
DHH Program Director
Performance Responsibilities May Include:
- Oversee implementation of Collaborative and host school policies in accordance with DESE regulations.
- Provide daily and ongoing supervision and support to faculty of the DHH Program.
- Facilitate staff meetings and training as directed by the Program Director.
- Assist in the program referral process as needed, such as home or school visits.
- IEP Team Meeting facilitator overseeing timelines and IEP implementation.
- Act as a liaison to building principals as directed by the Program Director.
- Assist in the observation and evaluation of staff in accordance with READS Collaborative policies and MA DESE regulations.
- Facilitate positive public relations in the community through ongoing communication, striving to maintain a positive program image.
- Promote use of social media to communicate with families and staff with approval of the Program Director.
- Assure that program design, treatment philosophy, and interventions reflect up-to-date research and best practices in education.
- Promote a team culture and communicate regularly with the faculty, host school faculty and READS administration regarding students and general program and educational issues.
- Assist in the coordination and oversight of MCAS and host district assessment administration, including ordering of test materials, assuring adherence to security procedures for test materials and providing training and consultation to faculty regarding assessment administration.
- Assist in the planning and implementation of professional development for DHH staff.
- Coordinate and oversee implementation of Summer Program in collaboration with the Program Director.
- Any additional responsibilities as determined by the Program Director and/or the Executive Director.
Terms of Employment:
Non-Bargaining Unit Position Work Year: 205 days Rate of Pay: 90 - 115K
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