Assistant Director, Special Education & Programs

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

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