Special Education Administrator

Mass General Brigham; Belmont (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Mass General Brigham’s Arlington School is seeking an Academic Administrator responsible for academic planning and curriculum coordination. The role requires a Master's in Special Education and offers the opportunity to contribute to a nationally recognized program for students with mental health challenges. Join a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing student learning and growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or Graduate Certificate in Special Education required.
• Administrative experience with primary responsibility for IEPs preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and UKG is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for academic planning, student guidance, and curriculum coordination.
• Clarifies school policies and assists in student record reviews.
• Fosters curriculum development to fulfill IEPs.

Skills

Good Communication skills

Ability to work in high action atmosphere

Ability to interact with students and parents

Education

Master's Degree in Special Education

Graduate Certificate in Special Education

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

UKG time entry

Workday

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Site: The McLean Hospital Corporation

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Budgeted replacement

Job Summary

McLean Hospital’s Arlington School is an exceptional, nationally recognized college preparatory high school that integrates strong academics with clinical support for students with mental health issues that can interfere with their education. Arlington School students are likely to have:

Social and emotional issues—including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, ADD/ADHD, and other mental health or medical diagnoses—that affect their academic productivity and self-esteem

Complex learning styles

Disrupted educational experiences related to school absence

Summary

Responsible for the academic planning of the school, student guidance, and curriculum coordination with the local school districts, as well as working closely with students' families. This individual works with the superintendents, school districts, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and plays an essential role in the marketing, development of mission, and growth of enrollment in the school.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions

Clarifies School policies and procedures to assist school districts, parents, students and clinicians to understand the educational program of the school and provide educational information that is necessary.

• Assists the Director/ Head of School in developing and marketing the mission of the school while growing enrollment.
• Assists the Director/Head of School in the integration and synthesis of clinical and academic components of the program.
• Maintains a key role in the admissions committee and takes a lead role in organizing student record reviews, on-site interviews of student candidates, their families and referral personnel.
• Fosters the development and implementation of the Curriculum needed to fulfill IEPs.
• Provides educational supervision to staff and faculty, including annual appraisals, as well as educational supervision to students. To include oversight of progress reports, grading, credits and transcripts conforming to district requirements.
• Coordinate and oversee MCAS testing.
• Maintains a formal educational and physical education program for all students.
• Provides training for all staff & faculty on the educational aspects of program-specific procedures.
• Provides a curriculum that is fully aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
• Works with Director/Head of School to develop DESE Annual and Mid-cycle review compliance.
  
  

Qualifications

Education

Master's Degree Special Education required or Graduate Certificate Special Education required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?

No

Licenses and Credentials

Teacher, Special Education [Massachusetts License] - Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education required

Experience

Administrative experience to include primary responsibility for IEPs 0-1 year required

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of UKG time entry & Workday is preferred.
• Good Communication skills (telephone, interactions with parents/guardians, insurance companies, outside agencies and co-workers).
• Ability to work in high action atmosphere.
• Ability to interact with students and parents/family members.
  
  

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

Federal Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Laws and Regulations

McLean Hospital and its affiliates, the Arlington School and Pathways Academy (collectively, McLean), do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in admission or access to, treatment or employment at, or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities that McLean operates. McLean is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Act), and their respective implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Parts 100, 104, 106 and 110, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or age in the educational programs and activities that McLean operates. Inquiries concerning the application of each of the aforementioned statutes and their implementing regulations to McLean may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, at [phone] or 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, or to the applicable McLean coordinator as indicated in school’s hiring policies. For more information about Arlington School’s hiring policies, please click here: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/sites/default/files/shared/AS-2018-19-Handbook-Website-FINAL-2018-11-20.pdf

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 This title declares it to be the policy of the United States that discrimination on the ground of race, color, or national origin shall not occur in connection with programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance and authorizes and directs the appropriate federal departments and agencies to take action to carry out this policy.

The Equal Educational Opportunities Act prohibits specific discriminatory conduct, including segregating students on the basis of race, color or national origin, and discrimination

against faculty and staff Furthermore, the EEOA requires school districts to take action to overcome students' language barriers that impede equal participation in educational programs.

Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities by recipients of federal funds. Title IX has been applied to ensure equal opportunities for female students in athletics and in cases of sexual harassment by school administrators, teachers and students.

Federal Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Laws and Regulations

McLean Hospital and its affiliates, the Arlington School and Pathways Academy (collectively, McLean), do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, or disability in admission or access to, treatment or employment at, or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities that McLean operates. McLean is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504), Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Act), and their respective implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Parts 100, 104, 106 and 110, not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, or age in the educational programs and activities that McLean operates. Inquiries concerning the application of each of the aforementioned statutes and their implementing regulations to McLean may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, at [phone] or 5 Post Office Square, 8th Floor, Boston, MA 02109-3921, or to the applicable McLean coordinator as indicated in school’s hiring policies. For more information about Arlington School’s hiring policies, please click here: https://www.mcleanhospital.org/sites/default/files/shared/AS-2018-19-Handbook-Website-FINAL-2018-11-20.pdf

Physical Requirements

• Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
• Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
• Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
• Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
• Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
• Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
• Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
• Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
• Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
• Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
• Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
• Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
• Talking Constantly (67-100%)
• Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
  
  

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

115 Mill Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement

The McLean Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

Mass General Brigham Competency Framework

At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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