Director of Student Services

Ware Public Schools

$110K — $125K *
Ware, MA 01082In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Education or related field required; Master's preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in special education administration or programming.
  • Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal laws regarding special education.
  • Experience working with diverse populations including special needs and homeless students.
  • Proven ability to secure funding from grants and community partnerships.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee and organize special education and homeless programming compliance with laws and regulations.
  • Collaborate with school principals to develop educational plans for special needs students.
  • Facilitate meetings involving special education staff, general staff, and parents.
  • Consult with stakeholders on educational programs and related services for special needs children.
  • Review and approve educational plans from evaluation teams.
  • Seek and coordinate funding sources to support special education initiatives.
  • Assist the Superintendent with various tasks and assignments.

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Retirement plan contributions.
  • Professional development opportunities.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Flexible work schedule options.
Full Job Description
  • Assumes general supervision and organization of all special education and homeless programming in conformance with all local, state, and federal laws, policies and regulations.
  • Works cooperatively with building principals to implement procedures for the screening, evaluation and implementation of appropriate educational plans for special needs students and assessments to determine the progress of these students and the effectiveness of special education programs.
  • Works cooperatively with Building Administrators to arrange, schedules and supervise meetings with members of the special education staff, the general staff, parents, etc.
  • Consults with building principals, teachers, parents and others concerned with the needs of and educational program provisions for special needs children including transportation and related services
  • Reviews and approves educational plans for students recommended by the evaluation teams.
  • Actively pursues and coordinates other sources of revenue or support including but not limited to state grants, federal grants, fellowships, school-community partnerships, gifts, and loans that pertain to his/her areas of responsibility.
  • Works cooperatively with building and district administrators to manage homeless students,
  • Works with the Superintendent on tasks and assignments as assigned.
COMPENSATION $110,000 - $125,000, commensurate with experience

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