District SPED Leader & Program Oversight

Young World Physical Education; Winchendon (MA); On-site; USD 86,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchendon Public Schools’ Special Education Department seeks an Assistant Director of Special Education to provide district leadership for students with disabilities from preschool through high school. You will supervise program development, ensure compliance with federal and state laws, and collaborate with staff, families, and community partners to guarantee FAPE in the LRE.

The role reports to the Director of Special Education, oversees assigned staff, and coordinates services including ESY

Qualifications

• Master's degree with emphasis in Special Education or higher.
• Massachusetts DESE licensure as Administrator of Special Education.
• Minimum of three years in the role of a team chair/supervisor/special education administrator.
• Strong communication, interpersonal/public relations skills and experience in collaborative decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Ensure district compliance with all federal and state education laws and regulations.
• Supervise and monitor screening, referral, evaluation, and placement for students with disabilities.
• Provide technical assistance and case consultation to school-based administrators/staff.
• Collaborate with Principals, school-based staff, parents, and community stakeholders to ensure FAPE in the LRE for students with disabilities.
• Support and monitor planning, coordination, management, and assessment of all special education programs/services.
• Assist in overseeing Extended Year Services (ESY).
• Monitor staff caseloads, workloads, and building assignments.
• Assist in budget analysis and grant initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal/public relations

Collaborative decision-making

Problem resolution

Education

Master's Degree in Special Education or higher

DESE Licensure as Administrator of Special Education

Job description

Winchendon Public Schools’ Special Education Department seeks an Assistant Director of Special Education to provide district leadership for students with disabilities from preschool through high school. You will supervise program development, ensure compliance with federal and state laws, and collaborate with staff, families, and community partners to guarantee FAPE in the LRE.

The role reports to the Director of Special Education, oversees assigned staff, and coordinates services including ESY