Assistant Director of Special Education and Student Services

Randolph Public School District; Randolph (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Randolph Public School District is seeking an Assistant Director of Special Education and Student Services to lead and expand district-wide student services, with a focus on equitable practices and enhanced instructional support for students with disabilities.

The role includes strategic leadership, administrative oversight, professional development, and collaboration with school administrators to improve pupil services and IEP implementation.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or higher) in education or related field.
• At least seven years demonstrated experience in special education.
• At least three years supervisory experience.
• Massachusetts Administrator license with SEI endorsement.
• Experience in a diverse urban school setting.
• Ability to hire, onboard, supervise and evaluate staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Advise, inform, and act as a resource to the Director of Special Education and Student Services, other administrators, and staff on matters pertaining to the SPED and Student Services department.
• Coordinate district in-service programs for special education and student services.
• Coordinate programming for students placed out of district; manage IEPs, referrals, and transportation as needed.
• Lead district-wide professional development with principals and central office staff.
• Maintain and review student records and data systems to inform instruction and policy decisions.
• Oversee compliance monitoring of IEP writing and best practices.

Job description

Assistant Director of Special Education and Student Services

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Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF CLASSIFICATION: The Assistant Director of Special Education and Student Services will effectively develop, expand and implement all areas of the District’s student services and special education objectives. These are aligned with the District’s strategic plans in order to transform and innovate learning for students that ensures access to quality instruction and equitable services that can meet students’ specific learning needs. The Assistant Director of Special Education and Student Services will serve as a strategic thought partner and a collaborative leader with other school administrators across the district in the implementation of all student services and equitable practices in the district. The Assistant Director of Special Education and Student Services will deliver effective and equitable professional expertise, strategic leadership, administrative oversight, and collaborative guidance on pupil services, and special education within the district. This includes professional development initiatives and opportunities for the advancement of students from underrepresented groups or who have been historically underserved.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advise, inform, and act as a resource to the Director of Special Education and Student Services, other administrators, and staff on matters pertaining to the Special Education and Student Services department.
• Performs other duties as requested by the Director of Special Education and Student Services.
• Coordinates district in-service programs for special education and student services.
• Coordinates programming for students placed out of district for assigned grade levels. Coordinates with designated agency regarding transition planning, determine appropriate assessments to be sent to agency, copy, make CH 688 referral packets. Conducts annual observations at all OOD schools and completes onsite OOD monitoring plans for every school observation. Participates in RPS meetings for potential OOD students (see Memo on OOD Placement). Coordinates with OOD Team Chairs to revise IEP's. Completes referrals; obtains release form from parent, contact schools, copies appropriate records and sends out referral packets to schools. Revises IEP, completes PL1, arranges transportation for all students with the transportation department.
• Explicitly works collaboratively with principals and assistant principals to support student centered learning for all students particularly students with disabilities in the school.
• Ensures that the needs of all students with disabilities are met through the creation of individual plans and the enforcement of individual education plans at the school with assistance from the principals and the assistant principals.
• Provides and creates systems that ensure academic success for students with disabilities student by developing and overseeing the individual education programs of students in the district.
• Conducts random review of IEP writing for compliance and best practices
• Oversees and monitors data systems that support student learning through progress reports to inform and adapt instruction to meet the needs of students at the building level.
• Uses data analysis to inform service and policy decisions.
• Works collaboratively with the school principals to engage families and community members in meaningful ways that enhance the educational experiences of students.
• Designs and leads district-wide professional development in collaboration with the school principals and central office staff to build and enhance educator's abilities to enhance student centered learning and equitable services for all students.
• Supports building administrators with recurring challenging student behaviors, as well as discipline and bullying laws including all documentation including but not limited to manifestation determination meetings. .
• Acts as the District 504 Coordinator. Serves as a resource to administrators and staff members regarding Section 504/ADA issues and implementation of procedures.
• Reviews existing programs and services for special education and pupil service departments and work with Principals and Assistant Principals to develop and recommend new programs or changes to programs as required.
• Works collaboratively with teaching and learning and school based leaders to design and implement the district's high quality instructional materials to support students with disabilities.
• Coordinates services with community agencies and identifies relevant community resources.
• Facilitates monthly TF/SLP/PT/SEPAC meetings
• Leads and coordinates meetings for PT/OT, SLP, TF, School Psych, BCBA
• Maintains all student records
• Supports and at times writes PRS corrective action plans, when requested and when appropriate
• Evaluate special education staff/educators/personnel as assigned.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Collaboration, Consultation, and Communication

• Meets regularly with building assistant principals and team chairs to monitor the efficacy of all special education and student services programs PK-22.
• Works collaboratively with Principals and Assistant Principals to build a comprehensive, shared understanding of staffing needs across the district and, subsequently, to assign staff to best meet the needs of students, programs, and buildings.
• Works collaboratively with Principals and Assistant Principals to advertise, recruit, select, and retain highly qualified professionals and support staff for all special education and student services roles.
• Supports and at times, represents the school department in due process proceedings and related adversarial relationships.
• Supports and at times, represents the District in mediations, hearings, and conflict resolution.
• Supports and at times, leads all activities in the Special Education Appeals Process.
• Co-Represent the RPS Office of Special Education and Pupil Services at various professional development opportunities including local and national conferences.
• Supports and oversees SEPAC

Budget and Financial Operations

• Monitors and tracks spending for all areas of responsibility to ensure fiscal responsibility on OOD and other possible fiscal requirements for students with disabilities.
• Coordinates all required data for Medicaid reimbursement.

Reports to: Director of Special Education and Student Services

Tersm: 12 month Administrator with vacation days

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $105,000 to $110,000 Per Year

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Randolph Public Schools (RPS) is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. The RPS do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, ethnic identity, sex, gender identity, disability, handicap, age, religion, sexual orientation or homelessness in admission to or participation in its programs and activities. RPS does not tolerate any form of discrimination, intimidation, threat, bullying, coercion and/or harassment that insults the dignity of others by interfering with their ability or freedom to learn and work.

Job Requirements

• EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE: Master's degree (or higher) in education or related field, at least seven years demonstrated experience in special education, with at least three years of which consists of experience in a supervisory capacity. Alternatives to the above as deemed appropriate by the Superintendent. Experience working in a diverse urban school setting. Demonstrates effective interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills. Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills, with a high level of proficiency using technology as a time, project, and knowledge management tool. Demonstrates ability and experience managing staff, including hiring, on-boarding, supervising and evaluating performance. Demonstrates ability and experience managing team work flow, including managing deadlines, deliverables, data collection and analysis, and continuous improvement for multiple priorities simultaneously. Significant experience developing, delivering, and evaluating interactive professional development workshops and training for teachers and school staff. Strong group facilitation skills, with experience providing coaching, and mentoring. Ability to establish and maintain strong collaborative working relationships. Knowledge of effective supervisory principles and practices and the ability to supervise the work of assigned staff and consultants. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of people in a culturally, linguistically, and economically diverse setting. Ability to build a team, participate as a member of a team and to adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment. Strong research and analytical skills. Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Special Education Administrator license with SEI endorsement required.
• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Alpha Sanford , Director of Special Education & Pupil Services
• 40 Highland Avenue
• Randolph, Massachusetts 02368
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