Out of District and Special Education Program Coordinator

Wareham-Public-Schools; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wareham Public Schools seeks an experienced Out of District and Special Education Program Coordinator to lead case management, placement identification, and administrative support for its Special Education services. Immediate start with a focus on compliant processes and collaboration with district teams.

The role requires advanced degrees in Special Education/Administration, plus substantial experience in both teaching and administration, and a strong ability to navigate Court-Ordered

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree (Master's or CAGS) in Special Education/Administration.
• Certification in Special Education Administration is required.
• Three (3)+ years of successful special education teaching experience required.
• Ten (3)+ years of successful Special Education Administration experience required.

Responsibilities

• To provide case management and consultation services for the district in the identification, evaluation, and placement of special education students in out-of-district placements, and to provide administrative support to the Wareham Elementary School Special Education team.
• In-depth knowledge of Special Education Law regarding Court-Ordered Placements, Homelessness.
• All paperwork, monitoring, and other related tasks related to the out-of-district caseload.
• Ability to search for out-of-district placements for students.
• Ability to provide support to school teams, and build collaborative relationships with Out of District programs, as well as build a strong knowledge of all in-district Special Education programs.
• Coordinate with building administrators and Team Chairs to identify at-risk students.
• Evaluate special education staff in substantially separate programs.
• Knowledge of Problem Resolution and Bureau of Special Education Appeals processes.
• Knowledge of Circuit Breaker and Extraordinary Relief.
• Attend all district-recommended training and conferences related to Special Education Law.

Skills

Special Education Administration

Teaching Experience

Program Coordination

Communication

Education

Master's or CAGS in Special Education/Administration

Certification in Special Education Administration

Job description

Out of District and Special Education Program Coordinator

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Job Details

Job ID: 5875701

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Re-Posted: Aug 20, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Qualifications

• Advanced Degree (Master's or CAGS) in Special Education/Administration. Certification in Special Education Administration is required.
• Three (3)+ years of successful special education teaching experience required.
• Ten (3)+ years of successful Special Education Administration experience required.
• Possesses a genuine desire to work with all students; be sensitive to and skilled in working with a diverse student population.

Job Goals

• To provide case management and consultation services for the district in the identification, evaluation, and placement of special education students in out-of-district placements, and to provide administrative support to the Wareham Elementary School Special Education team.
• In-depth knowledge of Special Education Law regarding Court-Ordered Placements, Homelessness.
• All paperwork, monitoring, and other related tasks related to the out-of-district caseload.
• Ability to search for out-of-district placements for students.
• Ability to provide support to school teams, and build collaborative relationships with Out of District programs, as well as build a strong knowledge of all in-district Special Education programs.
• Coordinate with building administrators and Team Chairs to identify at-risk students.
• Evaluate special education staff in substantially separate programs.
• Knowledge of Problem Resolution and Bureau of Special Education Appeals processes.
• Knowledge of Circuit Breaker and Extraordinary Relief.
• Attend all district-recommended training and conferences related to Special Education Law.
• Any other duties assigned by the Director of Student Services or Superintendent.

10 Months: September 1 - June 30 (plus 10 days in August)

Individual Contract

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $95,000 to $105,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Welcome to Wareham Public Schools

Wareham is a great place offering all of the amenities of its neighbor Cape Cod but with a diverse and eclectic landscape that includes miles of coastline and rugged hideaways dotted with ponds and streams. Wareham is centrally located, with access from Route 6 and Interstates 195 and 495. The town also is close to the Lakeville MBTA commuter rail. Discussions continue about potentially extending rail service into Wareham. Offering a mix of recreational and business pursuits, Wareham is 36.7 square miles with about 22,000 residents.VISION STATEMENT:Wareham Public Schools will provide challenging, engaging, innovative, globally minded educational experiences providing a competitive advantage for our students, our schools, and our community, creating a better world.GUIDING THEMES:Scholarship: Success of transformative learning results transferred to college and career ready graduates becoming life-long learners.Goal(s):1.Expand students’ capacity to learn by setting rigorous tasks, posing familiar and non-familiar problems, and encouraging perseverance and effort through conventional and innovative solutions.2.Create student-centered classrooms that follow an experiential, interdisciplinary approach that provide multiple pathways to a shared learning goal and reflect academic integrity and practical application.3.Expand curiosity, creativity and critical thinking skills through the exploration of new ideas by requiring student to plan, design, execute, and evaluate solutions.4.Expect students to communicate learning in multiple ways – orally, visually, in writing, and through movement in multiple media.Leadership: WPS has established clear philosophies and prevailing norms, created by our leadership team. These are established by the vision and supported by the Strategic Plan.Goal(s):1.Build flexibility, adaptability, and resilience by setting challenging tasks.2.Help students learn from targeted feedback as a pathway to academic and personal growth.3.Develop student skills for self-reflection, self-motivation, self-direction, self-advocacy, and personal responsibility.4.Encourage students to model / demonstrate ethical behavior, integrity, and personal accountability.5.Support students to set and pursue goals that lead to physical, emotional, and social wellness.Citizenship: WPS will examine issues from different socio-economic and/or & cross-culturalperspectives.Goal(s):1.Require students to examine issues from different socio-economic and/or & cross-cultural perspectives.2.Consider complex problems, both as an individual and as a member of a diverse group3.Work and communicate effectively and respectfully with others, both within and beyond the classroom.4.Engage with the world as a critical, principled participant.5.Teach and explore what it means to act with integrity.Stewardship: Resources will be distributed and responsibly aligned to support the WPS vision and Strategic Plan.Goal(s):1.Secure the resources necessary to implement the strategic plan.2.Establish school-family-community partnerships that strengthen and sustain public education.3.Communicate setbacks, progress, and accomplishments through mass media, monthly newsletters, website postings.

Job Requirements

• Reliable transportation required. This position involves travel to Special Education Schools. Mileage will be reimbursed at the state rate.
• At least 5 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Fay , Director of Student Services
• 4 Viking Drive, Door 22
• Wareham, Massachusetts 02571
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]