Special Education Coordinator; Anticipated

Job Description

NFI Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking an experienced and collaborative Special Education Coordinator to oversee SEIS educational services within the Evolutions 1 & 2 Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) in Westborough, MA. This anticipated opening supports students with complex psychiatric, behavioral, and educational needs within a highly structured therapeutic setting while ensuring compliance with DESE regulations, SEIS requirements, IDEA, and agency policies.

The Special Education Coordinator serves as a member of the IRTP Leadership Team and works closely with NFI clinical and residential staff, SEIS leadership, families, and sending school districts to support high-quality educational programming and student success.

• Provide leadership and oversight of special education services and programming.
• Ensure compliance with DESE regulations, IDEA, SEIS requirements, and agency policies.
• Monitor IEP implementation, facilitate IEP meetings, and oversee progress reporting, evaluations, and standardized testing.
• Maintain required DESE, SEIS, DMH, and FERPA‑compliant documentation.
• Support teachers in delivering standards‑aligned, trauma‑informed instruction within a therapeutic setting.
• Ensure implementation of accommodations, modifications, behavior supports, and clinical recommendations.
• Coordinate transition planning, assessments, and related educational services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align educational and treatment goals.
• Participate in leadership and senior administrative meetings alongside department heads to support and guide program operations.
• Supervise and support Special Education Department staff, including teachers, related service providers, and administrative staff.
• Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and professional development initiatives.
• Assist with special education budgets, reporting, transportation coordination, and program operations.
• Maintain communication with families, sending districts, SEIS leadership, and outside agencies.

• Salary Range: $90,000 – $100,000
• Full‑time, exempt position.
• Specialized school setting within a secure DMH IRTP program.
• Reports to the IRTP Division Director.

• Massachusetts DESE Special Education Administrator License required.
• Master’s degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of experience in special education leadership or administration.
• Strong knowledge of DESE regulations, IEP development, and special education compliance requirements.
• Experience supporting students with emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric needs.
• Experience in residential, clinical, or alternative education settings preferred.
• Knowledge of DMH, SEIS, and institutional education programming preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with trauma‑informed practices and multidisciplinary treatment environments preferred.