Director of Student Services

Thank you for considering employment in the Georgetown Public Schools. Our mission is dedicated to educating all students to their fullest potential so that they may become responsible, tolerant, and successful individuals. There is an open position in the Georgetown Public Schools. POSITION: Director of Student Services LOCATION: Georgetown School District SUPERVISOR: Superintendent ANNUAL SALARY: Negotiable START DATE: start of the 2025/2026 School Year (July 2025) WORK YEAR: 12 Month Employee JOB DESCRIPTION This individual will work under the supervision of the director of the superintendent. Coordinate all aspects of special education programming in accordance with State and Federal laws Supervise all out-of-district placements Develop annual Special Education Budget Recommend hiring of Special Education personnel Coordinate/Chair Team meetings as required Ensure process and procedure compliance with staff IDEAL CANDIDATE: The ideal candidate should: Be energetic, motivated individual to work with collaboratively with administration, staff, students & parents. Be able to plan, develop and coordinate special needs services and programs. Be able to facilitate planning and development of additional or alternative services for students in need. Be able to provide professional development for administrators and educators across the district. Assist the district with the adherence to all federal and state laws pertaining to student services. Provide supervision and evaluations for Special Education Staff. QUALIFICATIONS Experience working with students to improve their social and emotional health in a public school. Experience working with students with disabilities. Proficient with ESPED and IEP writing Professional understanding of individual student learning styles. Ability to successfully collaborate with colleagues. Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to facilitate teams; ability to work well with administration, teachers, students, parents, and community Members Ability to manage crisis situations in a public school setting. JOB REQUIREMENTS Master’s Degree. MADESE certification as a Special Education Director, All Levels MADESE Supervisor/Director, All Levels certification SEI Endorsement. Previous Special Education administration and teaching experience required SALARY & BENEFITS Salary based on experience Per agreement between the Superintendent & the Georgetown School Committee Eligible for health insurance Contractual sick days and personal days