Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services

Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services

Employer:

Waltham Public Schools

Location:

Waltham, MA
Closing date:
Mar 6, 2026

The Assistant Superintendent of Special Education and Student Services oversees the delivery of special education and student services for students in all grades pre‑K to 12 and post‑secondary where applicable. These include special education and related services; school health and nursing services; counseling and social work services; clinical and mental/behavioral health services, and ADA/504 services. The assistant superintendent collaborates with the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction to promote best practices and ensure all curriculum and instruction is accessible, universally designed, and inclusive for all students.

• Massachusetts Certification as a Superintendent/Assistant Superintendent or the ability to readily attain these certifications.
• Advanced degree in educational administration or a related discipline.
• Broad working knowledge of child development, learning theory, specialized and research‑based interventions/methodologies, data analysis, strategic planning, and personnel practices.
• Effective interpersonal and leadership skills; experience facilitating group decision‑making and communication.
• Experience developing and implementing professional development programs.
• Experience in creating and supporting special programs.
• Minimum 5‑7 years experience as a school administrator and a minimum of 5 years experience as a special education teacher and/or specialist preferred.
• Excellent leadership, administrative and financial management skills.
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state statutes and regulations relating to the delivery of student services.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Special Education Department:

- Provide leadership and supervision in the management of a continuum of special education services for students ages 3‑21, including preschool programs.

- Lead program planning for all students in need of special education services.

- Consult with Special Education Directors and Building Administrators in implementing instructional support services, accommodations, and interventions for diverse learners.

Oversee all Child Find activities related to special education, including Part C to Part B referral and transition, eligible parentally placed private school students, and other eligible students. In supervision of the Out‑of‑District Coordinator and in collaboration with the Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations, monitor the placement of students requiring out‑of‑district placements, ensuring consistency with special education laws and fiscal responsibility.

Maintain current knowledge of developments in Education Law and Special Education Law; lead determination of their impact on instructional programming.

Collaborate with the Supervisor of Transportation to provide transportation services for all students who require transportation. Cooperate with parent and community groups and work closely with the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) for regular meetings and communication. Maintain communication with special education parents/guardians.

Nursing, Counseling, SEL and General Duties:

- Supervise and evaluate the Director of Nursing and the Director of School Counseling pre‑K‑12, and other Directors of Student Services as assigned.

- Collaborate with the Director of Nursing on appropriate staffing levels for nurses throughout the District.

- Work closely with the Director of School Counseling and District Administrators to assess and improve curriculum and resources for SEL and mental health.

- Identify and implement professional development programs in conjunction with the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction and District Administrative Team.

- Manage the budget for the Special Education and Student Services Department.

Collaborate with the Assistant Superintendent of Finance and Operations and Manager of Grants on funding sources; recommend staffing levels and identify staffing needs.…