Interim Director of Special Education

Provincetown Schools; Provincetown (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Provincetown Schools in Provincetown, MA is seeking an Interim Director of Special Education to oversee SPED programs, supervise staff, review IEPs, and coordinate services for students with disabilities.

The role requires a Master’s or Ed.D. in Education, MA licensure as Director of Special Education and as a school administrator, plus 5+ years in public education. This is a part-time position with a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Education or related field required.
• Massachusetts licensure as Director of Special Education required.
• Massachusetts licensure as elementary and/or middle school administrator required.
• Minimum 5 years of public education experience in special education/administration preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in evaluating methods and materials and in developing effective learning plans and classroom management techniques.
• Assist in coordination and supervision of support services.
• Establish and facilitate procedures to provide services to eligible students.
• Develop and facilitate screening programs for identifying students with special needs.
• Monitor special education caseloads and oversee staff assignments.
• Review and edit all IEPs, evaluations, and related documents in Team Meeting process.
• Recruitment and evaluation of special education personnel with the Principal.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

Master’s or Ed.D. in Education

Massachusetts licensure: Director of Special Education

Massachusetts licensure: Elementary/Middle School Administrator

5+ years in public education (special education/administration)

Job description

Interim Director of Special Education

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Job Details

Job ID: 5974786

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jan 4, 2027

Job Description

• Assist teachers in evaluating methods and materials and developing effective learning plans and classroom management techniques.
• Assist in the coordination and supervision of support services.
• Establish and facilitate procedures to process and provide services/supports to eligible students.
• Develop and facilitate screening programs for the continuous identification of students with special needs.
• Provide budgetary recommendations and information related to funding special education services and supports as well as writing and monitoring special education and early learning grants.
• Monitor special education caseloads, adjust and assign professional and support staff.
• Maintain and supervise the confidential special education files according to MGL.
• Participate with the Principal in the recruitment, selection, assignment, and evaluation of all special education personnel and make recommendations for continued employment.
• Review and edit all IEPs, evaluations, correspondence, reports, etc. in the Team Meeting process.
• Cooperate with public and private agencies, organizations, and professional personnel and families in securing and providing services for students with disabilities and other conditions that may put students at risk.
• Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.

Position Type: Part-time

Salary: $80,000 to $90,045 Per Year

Job Categories: Administration > Special Education Director

Job Requirements

• Master’s degree/Ed.D. in Education
• At least 5 years of successful public education experience in special education, administration, and or teaching
• Massachusetts licensure as Director of Special Education
• Massachusetts licensure as elementary and/or middle school administrator
• Proven leadership with quality communication and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with students, parents, administration, staff and the community
• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Darlene Van Alstyne , Ms
• 12 Winslow Street
• Provincetown, Massachusetts 02657
• Phone: [phone]
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• Email: [e-mail]