Director of Special Education- Anticpated

Major Responsibilities: -Oversees the delivery of high quality services in special education. -Provides a vision and goals for the development of the special education program. -Coordinate and oversee all required special education meetings to maintain compliance with state and federal laws. -Coordinate the development of all Individualized Education Plans (IEP’s) for special needs students. -In collaboration with the Special Education Liaison(s) ensure the service delivery component of each IEP. -Oversee the development and maintenance of complete individual records of all students receiving special services. -Coordinate a pre-referral process to address student difficulties and identify needed accommodations in regular education, special education, or on a 504 plan. -Oversee the development of transition plans for all special education students and maintain a current referral resources and services list to assist in development. -Maintain liaison with special needs staff in the sending schools, and participate in and organize admission team meetings. -Maintain current understanding of the legal requirements for federal, state and local compliance, including but not limited to, with Ch 766, PL 94-142, IDEA, and Sec 504. -Advises the Superintendent on issues in special education that require changes in service delivery, additional staffing, or potential litigation -Prepare local, state and federal reports on special needs programs and related grants. -Provide and coordinate in-service training in the area of special needs for all staff. -Convene meetings of the Special Needs Parent Advisory Council, and attend meetings of the State and Vocational Special Education Directors Associations. -Assist in the adoption of school policies to include special educational needs. -Assist in and oversee the budget preparation for special needs programs. -Process and monitor the Medicaid reimbursement program. -Represent Assabet Valley RVSD to the Department of Education in special education matters. -Evaluate staff as directed by the Principal to promote professional growth and student achievement. -Participate as a member of the Administrative Team in helping to lead the school district. -Perform other duties as required as directed by the Superintendent-Director, or by his/her designee.