Secondary Special Education Coordinator

Athol-Royalston Regional School District; The Street (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Athol-Royalston Regional School District in Athol, Massachusetts seeks a Secondary Special Education Coordinator to oversee district-wide programs at the secondary level and ensure quality, compliance, and coordination with state and federal guidelines.

The role is a full-time, twelve-month, salaried position reporting to the Pupil Services Director. Responsibilities include program assessment, staff coaching in inclusion, IEP coordination, and district-wide improvements.

Qualifications

• Hold a MA Administrator of Special Education License and MA SPED license.
• Knowledge of state and federal special education regulations.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and chair IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee special education services at the secondary level district-wide.
• Coach staff on MA curriculum frameworks in inclusion settings.
• Assist in program assessment, review, and development.
• Mentor faculty on inclusion best practices.
• Coordinate transportation and district-wide SPED services.
• Support school leaders in Plan for Continuous Improvement.

Skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Detail oriented

Team leadership

Documentation

Education

MA Administrator of Special Education License

MA Special Education Teacher License

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ESPED

ASPEN

Job description

Athol-Royalston Regional School District Athol-Royalston Regional School District - Athol, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Secondary Special Education Coordinator

Job Details

Job ID: 5955117
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Oct 08, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Working collaboratively with the Pupil Services Director, the Special Education Coordinator is responsible for oversight of special education services at the secondary level, ensuring the quality and integrity of all aspects of the programs. This is a full-time, twelve-month, salaried position.

• -Coach staff in implementing the Massachusetts curriculum frameworks in substantially separate and inclusion settings.
• -Work with the Director of Pupil Services on program assessment, program review process, and program development.
• -Mentor/Coach faculty in best practices regarding inclusion.
• -Help to maintain the integrity of special education programs throughout the district.
• -Assist the principals in developing and maintaining an effective special education program consistent with State and Federal guidelines.
• -Basic knowledge and consistent use of web-based data systems such as ESPED and ASPEN.
• -Assist the principals in the transformation of the school culture into a results-oriented collaborative learning community.
• -Support the principals in the collaborative development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of the school’s Plan for Continuous Improvement.
• -Ensure implementation of all curriculum, accommodations and modifications as outlined by IEPs.
• -Assist the Pupil Services Director in planning and implementing a professional development/growth program for teachers and staff.
• -As appropriate, propose special education programming, schedules of classes and extracurricular activities; help schedule courses, students, teachers and paraprofessionals.
• -Understanding of Medicaid, EDWIN, EWIS and other data collection systems.
• -Assist in coordinating transportation and special education services across the district and in out of district settings.
• -Assist in the reporting and monitoring of special education student outcomes and progress.
• -Assist principals and Pupil Services Director in chairing IEP meetings in-district as well as out of district; deal with special cases as necessary.
• -Train and support teachers in using data to drive supports for students in need.
• -Serve with parents, faculty, and student groups, as requested, in advancing educational and related activities and objectives.
• -Maintain a variety of files; prepare periodic and special reports as required.
• Identify the special needs of students on a regular basis, seeking the assistance of school system specialists as required.
• -Explain and interpret state and federal regulations regarding special education to teachers, parents, pupils, and the community.
• -Assist in the planning and implementation of a systematic method of coaching and continuous improvement of special education programs through the use of learning walks, observations, documentation, and follow-up conferences.
• -Conduct teacher evaluations for special education teachers and paraprofessionals utilizing the District’s educator evaluation platform
• -Maintain and model high standards of professionalism.
• -Attend and participate in Building & District Instructional Teams
• -Attend monthly SEPAC meetings
• -Perform related work as required.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Job Requirements

• Athol-Royalston Regional School District is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.
• Job Requirements
• Hold a MA Administrator of Special Education License
• Hold a special education teacher’s license in MA – non-core supervisor license preferred
• 10 years experience working in public school special education-classroom experience preferred
• Certification in Special Education or related fields.
• Knowledge of special education programming and regulations
• Ability to multi-task and work independently
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral)
• General office management skills
• Proficient in proofreading and editing skills
• Detail oriented
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred
• Master degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Christie Fontaine , Director of Pupil Services
• 1062 Pleasant Street
• P.O. Box 968
• Athol, Massachusetts 01331
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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