Director of Pupil Services

About Uxbridge Public Schools
Uxbridge Public Schools is a community-centered district in southern Worcester County serving approximately 1,670 students across three schools: the Taft Early Learning Center (PreK-Grade
3), Whitin Intermediate School (Grades 4-7), and Uxbridge High School (Grades 8-12). We are seeking a collaborative, knowledgeable leader to guide our special education and student services programs and to ensure that every student has access to a high-quality, equitable education.

Position Summary
The Director of Pupil Personnel Services serves as the district's primary leader for special education and student support services, responsible for the design, delivery, compliance, and continuous improvement of legally required services that enable every student, including students with disabilities and other students at risk, to access and benefit from a free and appropriate public education. Reporting directly to the Superintendent, the Director provides district-level leadership, coordination, and oversight of special education, clinical and health services, behavioral and social-emotional supports, out-of-district placements, and educational stability programs across PreK-12.

The Director partners with the Director of Teaching and Learning, building principals, related-service providers, and families to ensure a coherent, equitable, and high-quality system of support aligned with state and federal law and the district's strategic priorities.

The essential functions or duties listed below are illustrative only. The omission of a specific duty does not exclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Leadership & Strategic Direction
Serves as a contributing member of the central office and District Leadership Team, advocating for high expectations and effective, fiscally responsible programs and services that maximize the potential of every student.

Develops and coordinates a coherent, district-wide system of student services in an educationally and fiscally responsible manner, establishing consistent procedures and clear direction across all pupil-services units.

Provides technical direction and advice to administrators, principals, and staff regarding special-education law and compliance with mandated state and federal regulations.

Builds collaborative relationships with district and building administrators, staff, the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC), families, and outside agencies.

Serves as a member of the District Response Team and supports crisis response, allocating resources as needed to resolve issues and ensure regulatory compliance and open communication.

Serves as a Civil Rights Coordinator (Title VI and Title IX) for the Uxbridge Public Schools, in coordination with the Superintendent, ensuring nondiscriminatory access to programs and services.

Special

Education:

Programming, Eligibility & Compliance
Plans, administers, and directs the district's special-education programs and services to ensure full compliance with IDEA, Massachusetts special-education regulations (603 CMR 28.00), and applicable state and federal law.

Establishes and monitors procedures for Child Find, referral, evaluation, eligibility determination, IEP development and implementation, re-evaluation, and procedural safeguards, including the timely resolution of rejected IEPs.

Develops and expands in-district programs and services to educate students in the least restrictive environment and reduce reliance on out-of-district placement where appropriate.

Coordinates the delivery of related services (occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech-language, and others) and oversees contracted service providers and contractual agreements with agencies and approved special-education schools.

Ensures students with disabilities access state assessments with appropriate accommodations, and oversees determination of student assignment for and participation in the MCAS Alternate Assessment (MCAS-Alt) where applicable.

Develops best practices for student transitions to and from services, grades, schools, programs, and into post-secondary settings, including…