Special Education Administrator

Gardner High School; Gardner (MA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Gardner High School in Gardner, MA seeks a Special Education Administrator to oversee compliance, MTSS implementation and staff development. The position requires Massachusetts certification in Moderate to Severe Disabilities, a related master’s degree, and an SPED administrator license. Reports to the Building Principal and Director of Pupil Personnel Services.

Salary is $104,000 per year with an individual contract and full benefits. Application deadline: Nov 10, 2026.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts teacher certification in Moderate to Severe Disabilities or related field
• Master's Degree in related field
• Special Education Administrator license or Supervisor/Director license in related field

Responsibilities

• Oversees and monitors special education compliance and practices in meeting state and federal regulations and timelines for the assigned building/s.
• Assists in developing effective inclusion supports and instructional strategies through staff evaluation and professional development activities.
• Performs a variety of administrative tasks related to policy implementation, compliance with legal regulations, and maintaining educational standards.
• Leads MTSS system, instructional programs and offerings for the school/district.
• Proofreads IEPs and approves/signs off as administrator on all IEPS for assigned building.
• Coordinates and facilitates re-evaluations and initial/extended evaluations to ensure Least Restrictive Environment.

Education

Massachusetts teacher certification in Moderate to Severe Disabilities or related field

Master's Degree in related field

Special Education Administrator license or Supervisor/Director license in related field

Job description

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

POSITION: Special Education Administrator

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Massachusetts teacher certification in Moderate to Severe Disabilities or related field
• Master's Degree in related field
• Special Education Administrator license or Supervisor/Director license in related field

REPORTS TO: Building Principal andDirector of Pupil Personnel Services

JOB GOAL:

Oversees and monitors special education compliance and practices in meeting
state and federal regulations and timelines for the assigned building/s. Assists in
developing effective inclusion supports and instructional strategies through staff
evaluation and professional development activities. Perform a variety of
administrative tasks related to policy implementation, compliance with legal
regulations, and maintaining educational standards. As an administrator, provide
leadership and utilize decision-making skills to supervise the implementation of
MTSS system, instructional programs and offerings for the school/district.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Coordinates services with in-school personnel, state agencies, early
  intervention services building principals, parents, etc., while adhering to
  state and federal guidelines.
• 2. Coordinates and facilitates re-evaluations, initials, additional testing or
  extended evaluation meetings to assure that students with disabilities are
  educated in the Least Restrictive Environment with access to the general
  education curriculum.
• 3. Acts as decision maker if the IEP Team is split between options and
  proposals.
• 4. Aids in tracking, scheduling, and facilitating manifestation determination
  meetings, and coordinating the FBA/BIP process with related services,
  other building administrators and staff.
• 5. Acts as Out of District Liaison to assigned cases and tracks students
  including homeschool, parochial, private and collaborative cases to assure
  compliance with review meetings and re-evaluation timelines.
• 6. Tracks and coordinates building and district data for students with
  disabilities: in-district IEP meetings (Includes reviews, re-evaluations,
  reconvenes, and initials), state indicators, related services, and annual
  DESE reporting requirements.
• 7. Proofreads IEPs, assures that services agreed to in Team meetings are
  transferred correctly to the IEP during the proposal process, and
  approves/signs off as administrator on all IEPS for assigned building.

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• 8. Acts as a designated person in the Team meeting to commit resources for
  contractual, direct services to the student, equipment, and placement
  decisions recommended by the Team when appropriate. Includes the
  building principal or designee in discussions when services involving staff
  changes or additional staffing services at the building level are
  recommended by the Team.
• 9. Provides school personnel with professional learning and updates to legal
  requirements relative to school district special education services and
  programs.
• 10. Recommends policies, programs and procedures essential to the needs of
  students with disabilities and in compliance with district policies, IDEA and
  state regulations.
• 11. Advises staff and administrators of legal requirements governing special
  education and other federal programs as may be assigned.
• 12. Develops, directs and administers training in the due process procedures
  as related to the identification and placement of students.
• 13. Assists in developing and coordinating special education services with
  building administration.
• 14. Oversees student transition planning across buildings/district.
• 15. Collaborates with administration on MTSS system, curriculum, instruction,
  and social emotional supports for all students.
• 16. Work with building administration to reinforce the correct state, federal,
  and district processes when out of compliance with practices and
  regulations and is responsible for reporting issues that are out of
  compliance to the Director of Pupil Personnel Services.
• 17. Prepares local, state and federal reports, as may be required
• 18. Responsible for developing and implementing screening programs for
  continuous identification of students referred for special education.
  (Student Support Teams)
• 19. Assists Principal with budget recommendations
• 20. Oversees scheduling and case assignments for all related service
  providers in building.
• 21. Participates with building administrators in the recruitment, selection,
  assignment and evaluation of all special education personnel and
  recommends continued employment or non-renewal of all special
  education professional and support staff personnel.
• 22. Hires, supervises, and completes formative/summative evaluations for
  assigned teachers and related service providers.
• 23. Participates in special education department meetings, building
  administrative meetings, district administration council meetings, MTSS
  meetings and other meetings as deemed necessary.
• 24. Maintains ethical work practices and confidentiality.

OTHER DUTIES:

• Maintains professional competence by attending staff development programs, and other professional activities.
• Performs any other related duties as assigned by the Building Principal, Director of Pupil Personnel Services or designated administrator

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: As stated in contract

SALARY AND BENEFITS: Individual Contract. The city of Gardner benefits package

EVALUATION: Performance will be evaluated by the Director of Pupil Personnel based on the details of the job description.

Job Details

Application Deadline: Nov 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $104,000 to $104,000 Per Year

Administration > Special Education Director

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Mike Bartkus , Principal
• Gardner High School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]