What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Director of Student Services position at Canton Public Schools?
The Canton Public Schools is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the Assistant Director of Student Services for the upcoming school year beginning in July 2025. The Assistant Director of Student Services will join a vibrant and supportive team that places a high priority on collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff.
The Canton Public Schools are an inclusive community for all students and staff and serve over 3,100 students in grades PreK-12 and our 18-22 programming. The Canton Public Schools are elevating the educational experience for our students by cultivating a school culture and climate that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student, and ensures high quality teaching and learning through the purposeful design of rigorous and equitable student experiences.
We are eager to find the next member of our team who collaborates with other educators to create the conditions necessary so that every child experiences the true joy of learning, the excitement of achievement, areas of passion, and an authentic sense of belonging in their school.
JOB SUMMARY
To provide leadership in the development of instructional practices and programs for school-based special education in grades PreK-12. Supervise and evaluate special education staff and provide leadership within the buildings that promote the inclusion of students with disabilities.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):
- Supervise special education staff
- Oversee instructional practices and programs for school-based special education staff Develop procedures and training for increasing practices that promote the inclusion of students with disabilities within the Student Services Departments at each building
- Collaborate with building principals and other administrators regarding pre-referral and referral procedures; special education programming; and implementation of legal mandates and secondary transition procedures
- Participate in IEP meetings as needed
- Plan and facilitate professional learning
- Manage all aspects of students in out-of-district placements
- Assist in coordinating aspects of the Special Education Extended Year Programs and supervise ESY staff
- Assist in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of all special education personnel.
- Assist in the development of professional development for special education and general education staff
- Collaborate with the administrative team to ensure compliance with regulation/laws and timely response to parents
- Collaborate with building administrators on student related matters including investigations
- Assist in data collection and reporting for Circuit Breaker and Tiered Focus Monitoring
- Additional duties as may be assigned
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in an appropriate field
- Massachusetts Certification as an Administrator of Special Education
- Experience supervising Special Education programs
- Experience with all levels, Prek-12
- Three (3) years administrative and supervisory experience
- Ability to work as a member of a highly functioning team
- A proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to, administrators, parents, teachers, school committee members, other school staff, human service and governmental agencies.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
- Well-organized with excellent leadership abilities
- Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
- Working knowledge of relevant technologies: internet and email systems; word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software; and educational software
- Employment-based on successful completion of CORI and fingerprinting background
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the school department may find appropriate and acceptable
REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services
SUPERVISES: Building Based Special Education/Student Services Staff
WORK YEAR: 210 days
COMPENSATION: Range: $110,000- $125,000 with competitive benefit package
If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications of this position, or how this would be determined, please feel free to reach out to the below contact for this position to discuss your application.
