LTS Special Education Administrator Grades K-2

Henry Warren Elementary School; Ashland (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Warren Elementary School in Ashland, MA is seeking a Long Term Substitute Special Education Administrator for grades K-2. Start around December 21, 2026 and end around April 16, 2027.

The role will oversee SPED services, supervise educational support staff, and coordinate with the Director of Student Services and Warren School Administrators. Ideal candidate holds DESE Certification (Admin/Dir/Sup) and a SPED license with SEI endorsement; master’s degree required; experience with middle

Qualifications

• DESE administrator/director/supervisor certification required or in progress.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• Special Education Teacher license plus SEI endorsement; licensed SPED staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and evaluate Educational Support Professionals.
• Collaborate with Principals/Directors on Special Education staffing and hiring.
• Serve as Chairperson for all Team meetings.
• Oversee referral processes, Team meetings, and IEP adherence per regulations.
• Ensure all timelines and paperwork meet mandated requirements.
• Ensure appropriate provision of services for students with IEPs.
• Assist with distribution and supervision of paraprofessionals.
• Coordinate communications about extra-curricular supports as per IEPs.
• Schedule and assign paraprofessionals per student IEPs.
• Participate in bi-monthly staff meetings and coordinate PD.
• Ensure compliance with DESE standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Superintendent/Director.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Supervisory experience

Collaboration

Bilingual Spanish/Portuguese

Education

DESE Certification (Admin/Dir/Sup)

Master’s degree

SPED Teacher License + SEI Endorsement

Job description

LTS Special Education Administrator Grades K-2

Ashland Public Schools Henry Warren Elementary School - Ashland, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

LTS Special Education Administrator Grades K-2

Ashland Public Schools Henry Warren Elementary School - Ashland, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Ashland School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5955152
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 08, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Dec 21, 2026

Job Description

Ashland Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute Special Education Administrator for grades K-2 beginning approximately December 21, 2026 and concluding approximately April 16, 2027. The ideal candidate will facilitate all team meetings, provide oversight of special education services for students, provide consultation to the special education team to include related service providers, maintain regulatory compliance for special education timelines and comply with documentation requirements, support the supervision of educational support professionals, and regularly collaborate with the Director of Student Services as well asWarren School Administrators. They will additionally be responsible for a small group of out district students, evaluation educational support professional, and specialized program lead teachers.

Requirements:

Candidates for consideration must have:

• DESE Certification as Special Education Administrator or as a Director/Supervisor (covering at least grades K-8) with Special Education Teacher License and SEI Endorsement. Applicants working towards such DESE licenses are welcome to apply
• Master’s degree from accredited institution
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as Special Education Teacher or equivalent as deemed appropriate by the Director of Student Services
• Experience teaching at the middle school level
• Ability to organize, work well with people, direct, supervise, evaluate and motivate others to get results
• Demonstrated knowledge of Massachusetts and federal special education laws, regulations, eligibility criteria and ability to implement the special education process to ensure compliance
• Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs and related IEP software programs
• Knowledge of nature and complexities of a variety of learning disabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all school personnel and parents
• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) preferred, but not required

Responsibilities:

• Supervise and evaluate Educational Support Professionals
• Collaborates with Principals/Directors on Special Education Staffing including assisting with hiring of Special Education Staff
• Serves as Chairperson for all Team meetings
• Oversees the referral process, Team meeting process, and adherence to Individualized Education Programs based upon eligibility guidelines in accordance with federal and state requirements
• Responsible for ensuring that all timelines are met and all required paperwork is completed within mandated timelines
• Ensures that all services for students identified as special needs are implemented
• Assists with the oversight of the distribution of special education paraprofessionals within the buildings
• Communicate extra-curricular activities in the building that might require support as outlined in students IEPs
• Oversee and ensure scheduling/assignments of paraprofessionals within the buildings as per student IEPs
• Participate in bi-monthly special education staff meetings with the Director of Student Services
• Support the coordination of professional development activities and in-service training to staff
• Ensures adherence to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Coordinated Program Review Standards
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Student Services and/or building administrator/supervisor

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Pete Regan , Principal
• Henry Warren Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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