Anticipated Director of Specialized Programs

Nauset Public Schools • Orleans, MA

14h • $110,000 - $125,000

About The Position

Organization and supervision of the Preschool as well as of special education students in various programs throughout the districts.

Requirements

• MA licensure in Special Education Administrator
• MA licensure in Special Education/Early Childhood
• MA license in School Administration
• Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement (SEI)
• Knowledgeable of Massachusetts and federal special education regulations.

Nice To Haves

• familiarity with preschool children and with chairing Team Meeting preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordination and oversight of Preschool programming
• Oversight of entrance and exit transitions for Preschool
• Evaluation of preschool teachers and educational assistants
• Coordination of Extended School Year Services for the District
• Confers with administration (Principal and Administrator) regularly regarding student/staff issues, program planning and development, IEP implementations and program evaluation
• Ensures school compliance with special education laws and regulations
• Works with building-based teams, staff, parents and advocates to develop and implement efficient/effective service delivery models reflecting best practice
• Prepares preschool special education student and general education student enrollment projections for following school year
• Advises administrators in recommendations of related professional development training for preschool staff
• Participates with school administration in interviewing staff
• Communicates the need for transportation services of students placed in special programs both in and out of district to the transportation manager
• Manages complex and challenging cases, by maintaining effective parent, staff and advocate contact
• Works with Administrator, other coordinators to insure consistency, cohesion and coordination of practices across the district
• Supports various programs throughout the districts via consultation or direct service as indicated by the Director of Student Services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: No Education Listed