QUALIFICATIONS: - A minimum of a Master's Degree in Special Education or related field from an accredited college or
- Certification by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as an Administrator of Special Education.
- Highly motivated self-starter who can work independently and with minimal
- Strong organizational
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Knowledge of applicable federal and state statutes, laws, and
- Prior experience as a Special Education Director in a vocational technical school is
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and acceptable.
JOB GOALS: To organize, implement, and administer a program of special needs services for the District's students.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: - Serves as Administrator of Special Education for the Southeastern Regional School
- Supervises and evaluates the Special Education Department instructional and support
- Organizes, administers and coordinates a program of Special Needs Services for Southeastern students in cooperation with the Director of Guidance.
- Coordinates MEDICAID
- Attends school committee meetings and appropriate subcommittee meetings when
SPECIAL EDUCATION RESPONSIBILITIES: - Organizes, administers and coordinates Special Education (SPED)
- Maintains complete and accurate student records in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations and district policy.
- Monitors Special Education laws and regulations and recommends required policies and
- Develops and coordinates an educational assessment program for Special Education
- Ensures that Special Education programs conform to all Department of Elementary and Secondary Education regulations.
- Works in cooperation with the Principal and high school administrators to develop a curriculum to meet the needs of students as defined by M.G.L. Chapter 71B.
- Coordinates students' Special Education accommodations for all assessments (e.g., MCAS, SAT, and various industry certifications).
- Provides and evaluates the effective utilization of equipment and materials used by Special Education
- Makes appropriate placements for Special Education
- Coordinates scheduling of Special Education
- Plans and provides in-service programs and orientation sessions for staff members concerning Special Education services in the school as required by law.
- Develops an annual departmental budget in coordination with the High School
- Monitors the departmental budget on an ongoing
- Writes a Special Education Program Plan and federal and state grants for Special Education
- Organizes and implements a Parent Advisory Committee for Special
- Implements the Special Education component of the Bullying Intervention Plan and behavioral
FEDERAL GRANTS: - Assists in writing grants to improve achievement for Southeastern
STATISTICAL INFORMATION: - Develops and maintains student information to prepare statistical reports concerning Special
- Completes all statistical reports requiring Special Education student information for the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
- Remains current with the requirements of the Department of Elementary and Secondary
- Assists in analyzing MCAS test
PERSONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - Establishes objectives resulting in a continuing program of professional
- Maintains professional renewal through reading, visitations, conference attendance, university programs and professional organizations.
- All other duties as assigned by the Superintendent.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Full time, full year
