Assistant Director of Compliance, Special Education (BASAS 11B) (SY26-27)

Boston Public Schools•Boston, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks an exceptional SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners and leaders. The Office of Specialized Services (OSS) collaborates with families, communities, and state agencies to promote improved academic and functional outcomes, self-determination, and regulatory compliance. OSS is focused on accelerating positive outcomes for students with disabilities through equity-based inclusive practices. Our goal is to provide each student on an IEP with the individualized instruction and related services needed to help facilitate success in school and in life, delivered in an educational setting with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate. OSS emphasizes improving support to schools by partnering with school superintendents and other district offices in other communities. Goals for this partnership include to: increase access to inclusive opportunities and a continuum of services at all BPS schools in order to ensure the least restrictive environment is available to all students; accelerate positive outcomes for students with disabilities, especially multilingual learners with disabilities; and decrease rates of non-compliance with special education laws. BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as an education professional.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in a related field
MA DESE or Board of Registration Licensure in Special Education or Related Field
MA DESE Licensure in Supervision or Administration
Three (3) years experience teaching or providing services in urban special education or related field
Experience providing leadership and supervision in urban special education or related field
Demonstrated knowledge of special education regulations and best practices
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment

Nice To Haves

Experience in special education administration and supervision
Proficiency in a language other than English

Responsibilities

Provides leadership for Compliance Support of Professional Development for coordinators, COSE clerks, teachers, paraprofessionals, and staff, including planning and execution
Provide Technical Assistance on compliance related matters as they arise to schools and staff
Assist in the development of guidance documents for the district and collaborate with the data team to create and disseminate compliance data reports to regional ADs and superintendents, school leaders, and OSS
Evaluates, supports, and manages the Equitable Services division.
Conducts consultation meetings with private/ parochial and homeschooled families.
Maintains data on Child Count relative to students placed in private/ parochial and homeschooled students.
Collaborates across departments and schools, including Charter schools, students in institutional settings, and home/hospital to ensure special education services are provided in these unique circumstances
Manages LEA assignments
Manages all aspects of the provision of compensatory services, including tracking the plans, developing avenues to provide compensatory services, managing contracts with vendors who provide compensatory services.
Partners with other OSS leaders Senior Program Director for Mediation and 504 Regional Assistant Directors Assistant Director for Behavioral Health Services Senior Program Director for Related Services
Collaborates with Families as partners in planning and problem solving
Collaborates with Office of Instructional and Informational Technology - Enrollment Planning and Services
Collaborates with Office of Operations Transportation and Facilities Departments
Collaborates with Office of Family and Student Engagement
Collaborates with Offices of Human Capital and Labor Relations
Collaborates with Office of Finance - Budget, Payroll, Purchasing, Contracts Departments
Collaborates with Office of the Legal Advisor
Collaborates with Community-Based Organizations
Arranges and/or provides professional development, guidance and support to Principals and Headmasters
Arranges and/or provides professional development, guidance and support to OSS Coordinators and COSE clerks
Arranges and/or provides professional development, guidance and support to Teachers, Support Service and Related Service Providers
May supervise Schools Unit Supervisors
May supervise Schools Unit Clerks
May supervise Schools Unit Management Staff
Performs other related duties as requested by the Manager of Compliance, Executive Director, or Assistant Superintendent of Special Education