Out-of-District SPED Programs 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

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