Director of Special Education

POSITION TITLE: DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL ED SERVICES

QUALIFICATIONS:

• (030) Certification from Maine Department of Education
• Knowledge and understanding of State, local and federal regulations and policies affecting special education
• CHRC certification
• Master’s degree in the appropriate field
• Three (3) years plus of experience in a school setting, preferably in a special education classroom
• Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrate leadership and administrative skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

JOB GOAL:

• Demonstrated leadership ability with staff and the general public. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Maintain appropriate contact with the Special Education Division of the Maine Department of Educational and Cultural Services;
• Maintain appropriate records, both state and local, for children receiving special education services;
• Oversee and monitor all the activities of the Individual Educational Plans (IEP);
• Monitor the program/educational progress of children placed in day and residential schools;
• Supervise the individual educational plans of children with disabilities;
• Supervise, and evaluate of performance of personnel assigned to the special education program;
• Prepare budget requests for the special education department;
• Coordinate in-service training programs for personnel involved with special education;
• Work collaboratively with building principals and other directors to insure a total team effort for student educational programming;
• Performance of any other duties or responsibilities as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools.

APPLICATIONS CAN BE FOUND ON OUR WEBSITE www.vcsvikings.orgWith application, please also include cover letter, resume, three letters of reference, transcripts and copies of certifications. Please send completed packets to:Alan Pfieffer, Superintendent1116 Webber Pond RoadVassalboro, ME 04989207-923-3100

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person