SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

Wareham Public Schools; Wareham (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Wareham Public Schools seeks a Collaborative and highly organized Special Education Program Administrator to lead the district’s out-of-district placement work and provide administrative and instructional leadership for designated special education programs, including programs at Wareham Elementary School.

The administrator will work with students, families, school teams, building leaders, and outside programs to ensure students with disabilities receive appropriate services and that the

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or higher) in special education, educational administration, or related field.
• Massachusetts Administrator of Special Education license required.
• Minimum 3 years of successful special education teaching experience.
• Minimum 3 years in administrative or supervisory roles.
• Solid knowledge of federal and MA special education requirements, IEP processes, placement, and service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Out-of-district coordination and management of referrals, searches, placements, transitions, and ongoing case management.
• Serve as primary contact for families, district teams, programs, and agencies involved with placements.
• Coordinate required team meetings, documentation, progress monitoring, and site visits.
• Monitor student needs and progress; plan transitions or changes in programming with teams.
• Provide guidance and leadership for assigned programs, including Wareham Elementary School.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate special education staff as designated.
• Review data to identify needs and recommend improvements.

Education

Master’s degree or CAGS in special education, educational administration, or a related field

Massachusetts Administrator of Special Education license

At least three years of successful special education teaching experience

At least three years of successful administrative or supervisory experience

Strong knowledge of federal and Massachusetts special education requirements, IEP processes, placement, and service delivery

Job description

SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR

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Job Details

Job ID: 5937660

Application Deadline: Oct 06, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

Posted: Sep 23, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Wareham Public Schools seeks a collaborative and highly organized Special Education Program Administrator to lead the district’s out-of-district placement work and provide administrative and instructional leadership for designated special education programs, including programs at Wareham Elementary School.

The administrator will work closely with students, families, school teams, building leaders, and outside programs to ensure that students with disabilities receive appropriate services and that the district meets its special education responsibilities. This position calls for someone who can manage complex cases and timelines while building trusting relationships and supporting strong in-district programming.

Key Responsibilities

• Out-of-district coordination
• Coordinate referrals, searches, placements, transitions, and ongoing case management for students in out-of-district programs.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for families, district teams, receiving programs, and other agencies involved in assigned placements.
• Coordinate required Team meetings, documentation, progress monitoring, and visits to out-of-district programs.
• Monitor student needs and progress, and work with teams to plan appropriate transitions or changes in programming.
• Support the district’s response to complex placement matters, including those involving court orders, homelessness, complaints, mediation, or Bureau of Special Education Appeals proceedings, in collaboration with the Director of Student Services and district counsel as appropriate.
• Maintain accurate records and support required reporting and reimbursement documentation, including Circuit Breaker and Extraordinary Relief submissions.
• Program leadership and school support
• Provide administrative support and special education expertise to Wareham Elementary School and other assigned district programs.
• Collaborate with building administrators and Team Chairs to address student needs, strengthen programming, and identify students who may need additional support.
• Monitor IEP implementation, service delivery, regulatory timelines, and the effectiveness of assigned programs.
• Support teams in developing appropriate services and placements that enable students to access the curriculum and learn in the least restrictive environment.
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate assigned special education staff, including staff in substantially separate programs, as designated by the district.
• Review student, program, staffing, and service data to identify needs and recommend improvements.
• Build productive working relationships with families, educators, related service providers, out-of-district programs, and community partners.
• Provide guidance and professional learning to staff on special education procedures, effective practices, and program implementation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services or Superintendent.

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $110,000 to $115,000 Per Year

Job Categories:

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Welcome to Wareham Public Schools

Wareham is a great place offering all of the amenities of its neighbor Cape Cod but with a diverse and eclectic landscape that includes miles of coastline and rugged hideaways dotted with ponds and streams. Wareham is centrally located, with access from Route 6 and Interstates 195 and 495. The town also is close to the Lakeville MBTA commuter rail. Discussions continue about potentially extending rail service into Wareham. Offering a mix of recreational and business pursuits, Wareham is 36.7 square miles with about 22,000 residents.

VISION STATEMENT:Wareham Public Schools will provide challenging, engaging, innovative, globally minded educational experiences providing a competitive advantage for our students, our schools, and our community, creating a better world.

GUIDING THEMES:Scholarship: Success of transformative learning results transferred to college and career ready graduates becoming life-long learners.Goal(s):1.Expand students’ capacity to learn by setting rigorous tasks, posing familiar and non-familiar problems, and encouraging perseverance and effort through conventional and innovative solutions.2.Create student-centered classrooms that follow an experiential, interdisciplinary approach that provide multiple pathways to a shared learning goal and reflect academic integrity and practical application.3.Expand curiosity, creativity and critical thinking skills through the exploration of new ideas by requiring student to plan, design, execute, and evaluate solutions.4.Expect students to communicate learning in multiple ways – orally, visually, in writing, and through movement in multiple media.

Leadership: WPS has established clear philosophies and prevailing norms, created by our leadership team. These are established by the vision and supported by the Strategic Plan.Goal(s):1.Build flexibility, adaptability, and resilience by setting challenging tasks.2.Help students learn from targeted feedback as a pathway to academic and personal growth.3.Develop student skills for self-reflection, self-motivation, self-direction, self-advocacy, and personal responsibility.4.Encourage students to model / demonstrate ethical behavior, integrity, and personal accountability.5.Support students to set and pursue goals that lead to physical, emotional, and social wellness.

Citizenship: WPS will examine issues from different socio-economic and/or & cross-culturalperspectives.Goal(s):1.Require students to examine issues from different socio-economic and/or & cross-cultural perspectives.2.Consider complex problems, both as an individual and as a member of a diverse group3.Work and communicate effectively and respectfully with others, both within and beyond the classroom.4.Engage with the world as a critical, principled participant.5.Teach and explore what it means to act with integrity.

Stewardship: Resources will be distributed and responsibly aligned to support the WPS vision and Strategic Plan.Goal(s):1.Secure the resources necessary to implement the strategic plan.2.Establish school-family-community partnerships that strengthen and sustain public education.3.Communicate setbacks, progress, and accomplishments through mass media, monthly newsletters, website postings.

Job Requirements

• Required
  Master’s degree or CAGS in special education, educational administration, or a related field.
  Massachusetts Administrator of Special Education license.
  At least three years of successful special education teaching experience.
  At least three years of successful special education administrative or supervisory experience.
  Strong knowledge of federal and Massachusetts special education requirements, IEP processes, placement, and service delivery.
  Demonstrated ability to manage complex responsibilities, meet deadlines, communicate clearly, and work effectively with families and colleagues.
  Commitment to serving students with diverse strengths, backgrounds, and needs.
  Preferred
  Experience coordinating out-of-district placements and working with receiving programs.
  Experience leading elementary and substantially separate special education programs.
  Knowledge of Circuit Breaker, Extraordinary Relief, DESE Problem Resolution processes, and Bureau of Special Education Appeals procedures.
  Experience supervising and evaluating special education staff.
  Position: 1.0 FTE | School Year (plus 10 days)
  Reports to: Director of Student Services
  Employment: Individual contract
  Wareham Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants who will contribute to an inclusive school community.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Melissa Fay , Director of Student Services
• 4 Viking Drive, Door 22
• Wareham, Massachusetts 02571
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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