Director Of Special Education Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Current MA Board of Registration Social Worker license (LSW, LCSW or LICSW) OR Psychologist license OR Mental Health Clinician license (LMHC)
• Active and valid MA DESE School Social Worker/School Adjustment Counselor (All Levels), School Guidance Counselor (at the appropriate level), or School Psychologist (All Levels)
• Master's Degree in Clinical Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, or related field
• Minimum of three years of professional experience working with at-risk youth
• Interpersonal skills to work with school, students, parents and community based agencies
• Clinical therapy working with middle school and high school students
• Strong interpersonal skills and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students, teachers, administrators and parents
• Ability to establish multi-cultural atmosphere which enhances individual growth and promotes a positive self-image
• Commitment to working with parents and students as partners in education
• Belief that all students can learn and become s Socially responsible
• Respect for all children and their families
• MA Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) Clearance
• Fingerprints

Responsibilities

• Assessing the extent that trauma presents to the education of our psychologically fragile students
• Developing structural approaches to remove learning barriers that trauma poses.
• Communicating trauma-sensitive approaches to teachers and support staff.
• Provides therapeutic, individual, small group and make referrals for family counseling.
• Assists the Special Education Director, in carrying out IDEA responsibilities required for the social/ emotional well-being of students referred for services in the All Team Category.
• Facilitates All Team meetings and responsible for follow through plans and any subsequent actions for the Social/Emotional programming.
• Evaluates the performance of individual student behavioral plans and the collaboration with professional staff regarding their implementation of behavioral plans.
• Oversees the development and coordination of goals and objectives and distribution of instructional materials regarding the therapeutic environment.
• Ensures the maintenance of timely and accurate student records.
• Maintains responsive lines of communication between student/parents, students/staff involved in particular Social/Emotional programing.
• Collaborates with other department and service providers within the school and in the community to ensure the appropriate therapeutic setting for the Social/Emotional Program.
• Performs other related duties as requested be the Principal, Superintendent, or Special Education Director.

Benefits

• Salary and benefits are determined in accordance with the Somerville Educators Union, Unit A collective bargaining agreement and the policies of the Somerville School Committee.