Special Education Program Director, Ruth Batson Academy (BASAS 9A) (SY26-27)

Ruth Batson Academy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth Batson Academy in Boston, MA seeks a Special Education Program Director to lead a large and diverse SPED department and to partner with the Head of Schools to ensure compliance and growth. The role emphasizes access to curriculum in inclusive settings, regulatory responsibilities, and professional development for staff.

The position requires directing program supervision, curriculum coordination, and collaboration with other departments to advance inclusive practices across the school

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Education is required.
• Three (3) years of urban teaching experience in special education at the secondary level.
• Massachusetts Teacher Certification in Special Education and at the secondary level.
• Massachusetts Supervisor/Director OR Administrator of Special Education license.
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and interpersonal skills for working with students, teachers, administrators, and parents.
• Belief in high standards for all students and inclusion models in Special Education.
• Ability to foster a culturally sensitive atmosphere promoting equity.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head of schools in carrying out local, state, and federal regulatory responsibilities and ensure compliance with regulations and court orders, including development of Individual Education Plans.
• Supervise, train, and direct the work of all Special Education professionals and support staff.
• Evaluate the performances of all professional staff assigned to the department.
• Oversee curriculum goals, promote differentiated instruction, and train instructional materials distribution with Curriculum leadership.
• Ensure appropriate accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities in instruction and assessments.
• Maintain timely and accurate student records and reports.
• Maintain communication among students, parents, and staff in Special Education programs.
• Assist in developing and implementing school improvement plans.
• Collaborate with other departments to include all Special Education students in classes and activities.
• Plan literacy and behavior intervention programs aligning with standards and teaching practices.
• Develop and implement inclusive programs and monitor service quality for students with disabilities.
• Assist in building ETF with Individualized Education Plans as needed.
• Participate in whole-school functions and other administrative duties.

Skills

Leadership

Special Education

Education

Urban Teaching

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Master's Degree in Education

Job description

Special Education Program Director, Ruth Batson Academy (BASAS 9A) (SY26-27)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5900465

Application Deadline: Dec 01, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Sep 1, 2026

Job Description

Job Description:

The Special Education Program Director will provide leadership in managing and supervising a large and diverse Special Education Department. He/she must assist the Head of schools and his administrative team;

a. in ensuring that all students with disabilities access the general curriculum in the least restrictive and/or inclusionary setting,

b. in carrying out all local, state, and federal regulatory responsibilities required for maintaining departmental compliance, and

c. in promoting the growth and professional development of both regular and special education teachers and staff.

Responsibilities

1. 1. Assist the Head of schools in carrying out all local, state, and federal regulatory responsibilities required and maintaining compliance with Federal and State regulations and orders of the Court, including but not limited to the coordination of the development of Individual Education Plans for students referred for services.


2. 2. Supervises, trains, and directs the work of all Special Education professionals and support staff.


3. 3. In collaboration with the Head of schools, evaluates the performances of all professional staff assigned to the department.


4. 4. Oversees the development and coordination of curriculum goals and objectives, promotes best practices in differentiated instruction across the school community, and assists in the distribution and training of instructional materials to special and regular education teachers in conjunction with the Director of Curriculum, Assessment and Placement


5. 5. Ensures that all students with disabilities are given the appropriate accommodations and modifications in instruction and assessment for them to be successful in the classroom and in all citywide formative and state-wide tests.


6. 6. Ensures the maintenance of timely and accurate student records and reports


7. 7. Maintains responsive lines of communication among students' parents, students, and staff involved in Special Education programs.


8. 8. Assists in the development and implementation of the school s improvement plans.


9. 9. Collaborates with other departments and service providers within the school to ensure the appropriate inclusion of all Special Education students in all subject classes and school programs and activities.


10. 10. Assists in planning the implementation of literacy programs and behavior intervention models to support the alignment of citywide learning standards with effective teaching practices across the school.


11. 11. Develops and implements integrative/inclusive programs in collaboration with the Headof schools and monitors the effectiveness and quality of services to students with disabilities within the least restrictive environment.


12. 12. Assists the building of ETF with Individualized Educational Plans as needed.


13. 13. Performs whole-school functions such as discipline, hallway climate, and participation on an administrative team.


14. 14. Performs other administrative duties as requested by the Head of schools.

Qualifications -Required:

• Education:Master's Degree in Education


• Three (3) years of urban teaching experience in special education at the secondary level


• Massachusetts Teacher Certification in Special Education and at the secondary level


• Massachusetts Supervisor/Director OR Administrator of Special Education license


• Demonstrated leadership qualities, interpersonal skills, and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators, and parents


• A belief that all students can reach proficiency, in inclusion models for Special Education, and in maintaining high standards for all of our students.


• Ability to establish a culturally sensitive atmosphere that enhances individual growth promotes a positive self-image and ensures equity for all members of the school community.

Qualifications - Preferred:

• Experience as an Evaluation Team Leader, or other Special Education administrative responsibilities.


• BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom, school, and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS' official languages: Spanish, Creole (Cape Verdean), Creole (Haitian), Chinese, Vietnamese, Portuguese, & Somali.

Terms: BASAS 9A, 209 days

Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under \"Employee Benefits and Policies\") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The start and end times of BPS schools vary, as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the \"Schedule A\" Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.

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Position Type: Pilot

Job Requirements

• Master degree preferred.


• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources


• 2300 Washington Street


• Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119


• Email: [e-mail]

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