Special Education Building Administrator (Preschool)

Posting of Vacancy

Special Education Building Administrator (Preschool)

East Falmouth Elementary School

2025-2026 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Massachusetts licensure as an Administrator of Special Education- All Levels (required)
• MA DESE SEI Administrator or Teacher endorsement (preferred)
• Massachusetts licensure as Early Childhood, PreK-2, Elementary 1-6, or Special Education (required) 
• Minimum of five (5) years of Special Education teaching and/or related experience at PK - 6 grade span (required)
• Three (3) years of administrative experience (preferred)
• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university (required) in special education administration education leadership (preferred)
• Demonstrated understanding of special education laws, timelines, and due process
• Demonstrated understanding of student discipline laws
• Demonstrated experience writing and implementing IEPs
• Demonstrated understanding of the principles of literacy instruction, assessment, differentiated instruction, and successful teaching of students of all abilities
• Demonstrate understanding of special education preschool regulations, instructional needs, and systems management
• Safety Care trained or willing to be trained and on the Safety Care team

LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrates strong knowledge of federal, state, and local mandates as related to students with disabilities
• Demonstrates ability to support, mentor, and model best practices and instructional strategies specifically designed for students with disabilities
• Demonstrates strong advocacy skills for all students, including students with disabilities
• Develops collaborative professional relationships with other school and district administrators
• Displays initiative, resourcefulness, and effective problem solving
• Reflects and communicates in a timely and clear manner; writes and speaks effectively
• Organizes multiple tasks, delegates when appropriate, and follows through
• Plans and facilitates relevant professional development that aligns with school and district initiatives
• Demonstrates excellent organization and communication skills
• Such other alternatives as the Superintendent of Schools may deem acceptable and appropriate

SPECIAL EDUCATION BUILDING ADMINISTRATOR (SEBA) RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Oversee/manage an assigned caseload of special education students and the implementation of IEPs in multiple settings (e.g., inclusive, self-contained, and pullout settings)
• Analyze student data and develop specific action plans for improvement to be used at the district and school levels
• Provide student cohort vertical tracking and school to school transition plans
• Organize and conduct early childhood screenings and assist with the preschool registration process
• Collaborate with Early Intervention and private community preschools to ensure a smooth transition to all public school programs
• Participate in meetings hosted by central office administrators
• Develop and ensure oversight of the master schedule and service delivery that consistently supports staff and students
• Collaborate with district personnel around eligibility determinations and review of criteria for special education categories
• Plan and facilitate relevant district professional development that aligns with district initiatives
• Facilitate IEP meetings using a strengths based and family centered approach
• Coordinate with student’s special education team to ensure all documents are completed in a timely manner (according to state, local, and school policies and procedures) prior to all TEAM meetings
• Lead building based teams and collaborate with district colleagues around best practices in the diversified field of special education, including providing professional development in specialized programs, methodology, and assessment
• Supervise and evaluate assigned personnel, including teachers, related service providers and teaching assistants according to district guidelines
• Ensure IEPs are developmentally appropriate, curriculum/standards-based, and relevant to individual students
• Facilitate workshops/meetings for parents/guardians, as well as identify resources for parents/guardians of students with special needs
• Provide outreach, training and support for families about the early elementary experience
• Participate in school and district hiring of new special education staff
• Attend and engage with the Instructional Leadership Team
• Assist in the development, writing, and implementation of early childhood grants
• Other administrative duties as assigned by the principal

REPORTS TO:  Director of Student Services / Principal

SALARY/WORK YEAR: In accordance with FEA Unit B Contract

APPLICATION:  Please apply until filled to: 

Falmouth Public Schools: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us

#EF SEBA 26-1                                                    Lori Duerr, Ed.D.  Superintendent

POSTING DATE: 01/28/25

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