Assistant Special Education Program Administrator

Position Title: Assistant Administrator Classification: Exempt Position Type: Full-time (210-day position) Salary Schedule: Individual Agreement Introductory Period: 90 days Reports To: Executive Director Summary/Objective: The program administrator serves as the school and educational leader responsible for development, implementation, supervision, and evaluation of a comprehensive program of educational and student services. Is responsible for administering the program in accordance with policies, statutory requirements and consistent with collective bargaining agreements. Serves as an advocate for the staff, school, and school community as appropriate. Essential Functions/Duties: Participates and maintains an effective and culturally diverse learning environment among the entire school community (faculty, staff, support personnel, students, etc.), which should entail the supervision and evaluation, mentoring of staff and overall monitoring of individual programs. Leads pedagogy and curriculum, within established parameters, designed to meet the student needs; to influence continuous improvement for all students based upon the state Common Core standards. Fosters a creative and innovative learning environment in which all students are inspired to excel. Establishes standards and expectations for proper student conduct; supports the appropriate methods to encourage discipline and commitment to adhere to established guides; maintains high expectations and motivation for all students to engage in continuous learning and development. Initiates, facilitates, designs and implements programs and scheduling to meet student needs with all stakeholders involved (e.g. IEP and progress meetings, referral process, family meetings, emergency meetings etc.) Maintains a clear and open communication process with all the internal, and external school community members. Keeps the school population informed of policy changes, new programs, opportunities, etc. Acts as a liaison between the school and the local community encouraging the community to participate in the educational process as part of the overall school life. Develops a program of public relations to further the communities understanding and support of educational programs. Works with the various members of administration to solve school problems, such as transportation, student services, operations and budget, state regulatory requirements, etc. Sets clear expectations and support for staff providing ongoing feedback, evaluations, advice, counseling, and support to all staff members regarding their individual and group performance. Provides for the physical, intellectual, and emotional safety in order for effective teaching and learning to take place. Keeps updated on changes and developments in the profession by attending professional meetings, reading professional journals, and other publications and discussing contemporary issues with colleagues and maintains commitment to educational technology. Coordinates and supervises support services such as maintenance, security, food services, recreational programs, library activities and financial/budgeting and accounting functions, etc. Attends special events held to recognize student achievement, attends school sponsored activities, and functions. Serves as a member of the Executive Director’s Administrative Team. Supervise program staff and maintain time/attendance records. Coordinate DESE program approval process through the design and maintenance of policies and procedures, program description and upholding state requirements. Ensure Compliance with all relevant Department of Education Regulations. Other duties as assigned by the Executive Director. Level of Accessibility: Level Three Competency: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Excellent organizational and communication skills. Prior experience with students with significant Intellectual Disabilities. Experience with IEP development and implementation. Familiarity with Massachusetts Educator Evaluation policies and procedures. Three years supervisory/administrative experience in an educational setting. Experience working with families. Experience implementing MA Common Core Curriculum Frameworks/MCAS/WIDA and submitting data. Strong team building skills. Supervisory Responsibilities: Ensure Compliance with all relevant Department of Education Regulations as it relates to the supervision and evaluation of all licensed and certified staff under DESE (e.g. certified teachers, SLP, and school counselors,etc.). Work Environment and Physical Demands: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Attendance at a variety of work sites is required. Staff must be able to sit, stand, lift 50 lbs. with assistance if necessary, ambulate, short segments of running, and other physical requirements as identified. Travel: This position requires frequent travel.