DHH Program Director — Deaf Education Leader

READS Collaborative; Middleborough (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

READS Collaborative seeks a Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program Director to lead the DHH School (PreK-3) and DHH Program across Norton, MA, with an Assistant Program Director supporting daily operations.

The role requires a Master's in Education, MA DESE Educator Licensure, proven leadership, IEP experience, and budget development. Fluency in ASL preferred; salary is negotiable with a 210-day year and reports to the Executive Director.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher in Education related field.
• Massachusetts DESE Educator Licensure.
• Proven leadership skills within an educational setting.
• Experience with IEP process; MA Special Education Laws and Regulations; and IDEA.
• Demonstrated experience with program and budget development.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Excellent personnel management and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of MA Curriculum Frameworks.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and the ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight for the daily operations and on-going coordination of educational services for the READS DHH School (PreK-3) and the READS DHH Program.
• Coordinate referral, intake and termination procedures for all students.
• Work with member and non-member districts' personnel regarding case management of students.
• Coordinate IEP development, annual review, and re-evaluation process for all students.
• Maintain communication with parents of students as needed.
• Evaluate program effectiveness and make recommendations for additions and changes as needed.
• Manage overall daily operations, including communication with building based administrative Team members, transportation schedule, program scheduling issues, parent communication, therapy services, materials and supplies, etc.
• Work with staff to ensure the curriculum is aligned with Mass. Curriculum Frameworks.
• Work with staff to develop appropriate Alternative Assessment strategies and ensure differentiation of instruction as needed.
• Liaison to Early Intervention for DHH needs.
• Develop and implement parent programs as needed.
• Attend administrative team meetings.
• Assist in recruitment, interviewing, selection, and onboarding, of DHH staff members.
• Assist with supervision, evaluation, and overall management of all teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses, and therapists.
• Assist with the development of appropriate in-service training for staff.
• Assist in budget preparation, including personnel, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist with ordering and management of inventory of necessary equipment, instructional materials, and supplies.
• Assist with coordination of enrollment and tuition billing information with the Business Office.
• Assist in grant writing as needed.
• Collaborate and maintain a positive working relationship with the host schools leadership teams to coordinate student schedules, classroom locations, special events and address any other concerns.
• Work with the Executive Director to evaluate programs and identify future program and service needs for students.
• Assist in the development of new programs and services, including budget preparation, grant writing, staff development, etc.
• Assist the Executive Director in meeting the needs of member districts.
• Other tasks as assigned by the Executive Director

Skills

Leadership skills

IEP process knowledge

Communication

Organizational skills

Cultural competence

Education

Master's degree in Education related field

Massachusetts DESE Educator Licensure

Job description

READS Collaborative seeks a Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program Director to lead the DHH School (PreK-3) and DHH Program across Norton, MA, with an Assistant Program Director supporting daily operations.

The role requires a Master's in Education, MA DESE Educator Licensure, proven leadership, IEP experience, and budget development. Fluency in ASL preferred; salary is negotiable with a 210-day year and reports to the Executive Director.