Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents · 1 week ago
Executive Director of Special Education
Barnstable, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$145K/yr - $165K/yr
7+ years expThe Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents is seeking an Executive Director of Special Education to provide strategic vision and direction for the District’s special education programming. The role involves systemwide leadership and technical assistance to meet the needs of students with Individualized Education Programs, ensuring compliance with regulations and enhancing student outcomes.
Education Management
Responsibilities
Aligned with the district’s vision and core values, leads the strategic direction for special education, and oversees the development and implementation of long-term vision, goals and objectives for all oversight areas
Ensures implementation of research-based programming to support student learning, increased student engagement and academic outcomes for students with disabilities through oversight and supervision of special education staff in collaboration with other administrators, e.g., building principals
Supervises special education staff to ensure the development and alignment of strategies for schools and staff to promote increased and improved opportunities and experiences for students with disabilities, resulting in high-quality standards-based instruction
Develops a strategic budget for special education; prepares and manages grants and general funds for special education services, submitting spending plans and progress reports within timelines
Collaborates with the Deputy Director of School Finance to complete the Circuit Breaker claiming process
Responsible for monitoring overall improvement from schools, works with stakeholders to proactively recommend and/or develop District-level policy and practice relating to special education services
Facilitates a collaborative approach to support student success through programs and services involving family and community engagement
Serves as District liaison to the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC)
Develops strategic alliances with educational agencies, community members/organizations and other stakeholders
Ensures compliance with relevant Federal and State regulations
Provides appropriate supervision, evaluation, mentoring, and professional growth and development opportunities to assigned staff. Assigns District special education personnel and advises building administrators in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of all building-based special education personnel
Communicates information on programs, services, and regulations to the School Committee, school personnel, parents, the district, and other districts
Directs the Medicaid Administrative Claiming process and the billing of Medicaid-eligible special education services provided by the district, for the purpose of gaining fiscal resources
Advises the Superintendent in the collective bargaining process
Other duties as assigned by the Superintendent
Qualification
Required
An advanced degree in administration or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
Valid Massachusetts educator license as Special Education Administrator
Seven years of supervisory/administrative/leadership experience in the field of special education
Knowledge of State and Federal regulations regarding special education
Excellent communication skills (listening, speaking, writing)
Demonstrated experience in the development and implementation of programs to support students with disabilities
Demonstrated experience in high-level complex problem solving, building leadership capacity to manage and contribute to large-scale organizational change
Demonstrated knowledge of special education service delivery in public school settings and out-of-district placements
Ability to work cooperatively with district administrators and principals to develop the district strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities
Ability to make policy-level recommendations to the Superintendent and senior management team and, as necessary, the School Committee related to the District's special education services
Experience in using data at the school/district level to analyze trends in student achievement
Demonstrated knowledge of data analysis to support professionals in improvement planning, goal setting, and continuous improvement activities
Proficient in the use of technical computer applications, including Aspen, Google Education Suite, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Preferred
Doctorate preferred
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or the School Committee may find appropriate and acceptable
Benefits
A competitive Benefit Package
Company
Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents
The Massachusetts Association of School Superintendents, originated in 1973, and is the only statewide organization dedicated to the unique professional and advocacy concerns of school superintendents and assistant superintendents.
2-10 employees
Funding
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