Asst. Director - Early Childhood Special Education; ECSE

Asst. Director - Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job : 5703091

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Yesterday

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14 Windham and Raymond Schools is expanding its commitment to equitable, high‑quality early childhood programming by assuming full evaluation, service delivery, and FAPE responsibilities for children ages 3–5. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and lead a critical district‑wide function from the ground up.

We are seeking a dedicated, knowledgeable, and collaborative administrator with demonstrated expertise in early childhood special education. The Assistant Director overseeing ECSE will serve as the district’s primary leader for all processes related to Child Find, eligibility determination, and IEP implementation for our youngest learners — partnering closely with the district’s Early Childhood Education Coordinator, families, community agencies, and the broader educational team to ensure every child receives the support they deserve.

• IEP Process Leadership
• Collaboration & Community Partnerships
• Relationship Building & Communication
• Professional Growth

• Deep knowledge of current research, theory, and evidence‑based pedagogy related to the education of preschool‑age students with disabilities
• Partner with the Early Childhood Education Coordinator to keep abreast of district programs and ECE initiatives
• Thorough understanding of special education law and regulations, including IDEA, Maine Special Education Regulations, and Child Find obligations
• Familiarity with a broad range of intervention strategies and service delivery models appropriate for students ages 3–5 with diverse learning needs
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with the Early Childhood Education Coordinator, administrators, educators, specialists, multilingual educators, and families in a team‑oriented environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to design and implement compliance monitoring systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate complex legal requirements clearly and empathetically to diverse audiences
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment while handling confidential and sensitive student and family information
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practice

Full‑time

• Master’s Degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, Administration, or a closely related field (required)
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a teacher of students with disabilities
• Prior experience in early childhood special education (ECSE), IEP coordination, or a special education administrator role strongly preferred
• Experience working with families and community‑based early childhood agencies highly valued
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience, as determined appropriate by the Superintendent and School Board, will be considered
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred
• Master degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

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