Requirements :
- MA Certification as a Special Education Administrator / Director
Duties and Responsibilities :
Management of Staff
Evaluate special education staff in conjunction with Building Principal and Administrator of Special EducationProvide leadership to building based special education staff through technical assistance with federal and state special education mandatesProvide training for teachers, teaching assistants and instructorsParticipates in the recruitment and hiring of staffParticipate in the assignment of special education support staffManagement of Program
Supervise specialized programs and curriculum in programs by ensuring compliance with federal and state special education mandatesWork with building principal, general education and special education staff to develop inclusion opportunities for special education studentsProvide curriculum leadership involving the application of the curriculum frameworks, specialized instruction materials, and the development of alternative assessment toolsAssist and facilitate with administrative personnel in the budget processOversee building based special education caseload assignments and building based due process compliance, including, but not limited to the dissemination of special education communications and documents within mandated timelinesWork with principal(s), directors and staff to complete student and special education staff schedules and caseloadsWork with the Administrator of Special Education to facilitate district wide special education meetingsFacilitate Development and Compliance of Individual Education Plans
Schedule and chair building based Team meetings including Initial Evaluations, Re-evaluations and meetings to review results of Independent evaluationsWork with principal(s) and special education liaisons to schedule and chair annual review meetingsWork with the Administrator of Special Education, special education staff, principals, and parents to assign students to out of district placementsReview and monitor students' Individualized Education Programs in accordance with state and federal due process requirementsFoster positive and supportive relationships between parents, students and special education staffFoster optimal parental inputFoster Inclusion by working with principals, directors, teachers, and parentsActively facilitate communication of all parties regarding the success of special education studentsComplete psychological evaluations with projectives as assigned through the evaluation assessment processRepresent the school district in Out of District Individualized Education MeetingsFacilitate the grade level transition process as well as the transition of students into the district from out of district placements and as new students to the districtServe as liaison in matter of transportation for special needs studentsAll other duties assigned by the Superintendent, Principal, Administrator of Special Education or his / her designeePosition Reports to : Director of Special Education and / or designee
The Somerville Public Schools does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, home status, marital / civil union status, sex / gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, place of birth, national origin, ancestry, cultural identity, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals' dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.
