Special Education Administrator

Donald P. Timony Grammar School; Methuen (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Donald P. Timony Grammar School within Methuen Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Administrator to lead the district's SPED program. You will coordinate the IEP process, supervise staff, and ensure compliance with state and federal SPED laws.

The role requires strong communication with parents and outside agencies, plus ability to manage duties across out-of-district placements and budget responsibilities. Starting date to be determined; contingent on funding.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts license as a special education administrator.
• Master's degree in special education with significant coursework in educational administration.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in public education.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with parents, outside agencies and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise special education program and staff.
• Knowledgeable about state and federal special education laws.
• Previous administrative and supervisory experience preferred.
• Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, coordination and supervision of all special education students in out-of-district placements.
• Coordinate the special education process and manage paper processes and IEPs.
• Maintain timely communication with parents, out-of-district placements and outside agencies.
• Monitor performance of SPED students; implement changes in line with federal law.
• Assist in Medicaid reimbursement processes and budget preparation.
• Attend special education administrators’ meetings and participate in PD activities.
• Address parent concerns promptly and pro-actively.

Skills

Communication skills

Supervision

Leadership

Administration

Placement coordination

Education

Master's degree in special education

Massachusetts license as a special education administrator

Job description

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Special Education Administrator

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Job Details

• Job ID: 5856415
• Application Deadline: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 28, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

This position is contingent upon sufficient funding and enrollment.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts license as a special education administrator
• Master's degree in special education from an accredited institution with significant coursework/study in the field of educational administration
• Minimum of 5 years experience in public education
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with parents, outside agencies and staff
• Demonstrated ability to supervise special education program and staff
• Knowledgeable about state and federal special education laws
• Previous administrative and supervisory experience preferred
• Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications

General Responsibilities

The successful candidate will provide leadership, coordination, and supervision of all special education students requiring services and programming in out of district placements. He/she will be expected to coordinate the special education process. He/she is responsible for the following: managing the paper processes and education plans; maintaining timely communication with parents, out of district placements, and outside agencies; monitoring the general performance of special education students within the school; implementing new processes and procedures as dictated by changes in federal special education law; assist in the Medicaid reimbursement process; participate in relevant professional development activities; and making sure that parent concerns and problems are dealt with in a timely, responsive, and proactive manner. He/she is also expected to attend all special education administrators’ meetings. He/she is also responsible for the following: researching alternate placement options for special education students; coordinating the transition of special education students to and from outside placements; ensuring the the preparation and sending of all essential documents for transition; observing special education students in various settings, including those students in out-of district placements; implementing procedures for placement, evaluation and re-evaluation of students; assists in the preparation of the out of district budget; completes all necessary Page 2 of 2 documents required for circuit breaker. He/she will assume other duties which may be assigned from time to time by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services or his/her designee.

Salary

Based on training and experience according to the current salary schedule as negotiated by Unit B of the Methuen Education Association

THE METHUEN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SERVICE PROVIDER.

The Methuen Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and ensures that all students and employees have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges and courses of study.

Position Type: Full-time

Job Categories

Administration > Special Education Director

Job Requirements

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

Contact Information

• Gina Bozek , Director of Student Services
• 10 Ditson Place
• Methuen, Massachusetts 01844
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]