Assistant Director of Special Education

Ayer Shirley Regional School District; Ayer (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayer Shirley Regional School District is seeking an Assistant Director of Special Education to support the Director of Special Education in managing programs, ensuring legal compliance, and supervising support staff within the district.

The role focuses on coordinating Early Childhood/Preschool services, overseeing Out of District students and school counselors, assisting in Medicaid billing, and maintaining IEPs and state/federal reporting for compliant, high-quality special education services

Qualifications

• Must hold DESE License as a Special Education Administrator (All Levels).
• Master’s Degree in Education with graduate work in Special Education.
• Successful public school experience, including teaching both typically developing and exceptional children, and interpreting tests and measurements.
• Successful experience in administration and/or program supervision.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and oversee all Early Childhood/Preschool services/programs, including team meetings, curriculum meetings, and evaluation of staff
• Oversight of the Early Intervention, including home visits and tracking
• Oversight of the district’s Out of District students
• Oversight of School Counselors, including monthly meetings and programs
• Home/hospital program coordinator
• Assist in Medicaid billing implementation and planning
• Assist in oversight of the Specialized Programs in the district
• Manage complex and challenging cases by maintaining effective contact with parents, staff, advocates, and other involved parties
• Ensure IEPs are written to reflect best practice, meeting all regulatory and district standards
• Assists in data collection, analysis, and completion of state and federal forms regarding all special education service programs
• Ensure that the district fulfills its obligations in compliance with the federal and state regulations governing Special Education
• Assist in fiscal management of all special services programs
• Assist the Special Education Director in maintaining appropriate records, attending meetings as necessary
• Perform other duties as may be required

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Policy & Regulation understanding

Education

Master’s Degree in Education with focus on Special Education

DESE License as a Special Education Administrator

Job description

Assistant Director of Special Education

Job Details

Job ID: 5909557

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

The Assistant Special Education Director will assist the Director of Special Education in managing special education programs, ensuring legal compliance, and supervising support staff.

• Coordinate and oversee all Early Childhood/Preschool services/programs, including team meetings, curriculum meetings, and evaluation of staff
• Oversight of the Early Intervention, including home visits and tracking
• Oversight of the district’s Out of District students
• Oversight of School Counselors, including monthly meetings and programs
• Home/hospital program coordinator
• Assist in Medicaid billing implementation and planning
• Assist in oversight of the Specialized Programs in the district
• Manage complex and challenging cases by maintaining effective contact with parents, staff, advocates, and other involved parties
• Ensure IEPs are written to reflect best practice, meeting all regulatory and district standards
• Assists in data collection, analysis, and completion of state and federal forms regarding all special education service programs
• Ensure that the district fulfills its obligations in compliance with the federal and state regulations governing Special Education
• Assist in fiscal management of all special services programs
• Assist the Special Education Director in maintaining appropriate records, attending meetings as necessary
• Perform other duties as may be required

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $120,000 to $120,000 Per Year

Job Categories

Administration > Pupil Personnel

Administration > Special Education Director

Welcome to District

Ayer Shirley Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

Job Requirements

• Education:
• Must hold DESE License as a Special Education Administrator (All Levels).
• Master’s Degree in Education with graduate work in Special Education.
• Experience:
• Successful public school experience, including teaching both typically developing and exceptional children, and interpreting tests and measurements.
• Successful experience in administration and/or program supervision.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tara Bozek
• 115 Washington Street
• Ayer, Massachusetts 01432
• Phone: [phone]
• Fax: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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