Director of Special Education - Greater Boston 2025-2026
Director of Special Education - Greater Boston 2025-2026
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Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Special Education Program Management
Develop monitor supervise and manage all aspects of Special Education and Section 504 processes including scheduling meeting chairing IEP writing signature trackdown transition planning and progress reporting
Facilitate processes to ensure vision and alignment of services for students K12 or their entire KIPP experience
Ensure that IEPs and 504s are high quality including goals aligned to existing curriculum and assessments whenever possible through development of schoolbased teams
Participate in dispute resolution meetings hearings and mediation settlement meetings as needed
Maintain open lines of communication regarding special services with all interested parties and respond promptly to questions and concerns of families and community members.
Lead the Special Education Parent Advisory Council in Lynn or Boston
SchoolBased Development and Support
Collaborate with Principals Leadership Teams teachers and related service providers to manage activities related to compliance with all state and federal regulations and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
Collaborate with Deans APs of Support Services and School Leaders to ensure staff are internalizing IEPs and 504s and are implementing them with integrity
Collaborate with teachers counselors and the Leadership Team to develop implement and track intervention support plans for students to address acute needs
Provide and/or arrange ongoing professional development based on prior experience for special educations teachers and related service providers
Consult with and support special education teachers and related service providers in their responsibilities to chair reviews and develop IEPs for these students
Write IEPs as determined by the Managing Director of Student Support Services
Manage Speech and Language Pathologists and contracted service providers such as Occupational Therapists and ABA Therapists as needed and directed
Ensure students receive appropriate testing accommodations
Provide support to APs and Deans of Student Support Services regarding researchbased and effective instructional and socialemotionalbehavioral practices
General Requirements and Responsibilities
Embody KIPP MAs Code of Conduct by acting with integrity leading with humanity centering selfawareness and critical consciousness taking personal responsibility and engaging productively
Participate and engage in regional professional development and community events as required
KIPP MA staff are supported in their demanding work by experienced and dedicated leadership and staff who have themselves proven successful in their role. Our KIPP MA Executive Leadership Teams maintain consistent systems and procedures designed to permit staff to do their best work.
In addition to the responsibilities listed above there will occasionally be other duties as assigned that staff will engage in to help promote a positive and safe learning environment and culture.
Qualifications :
QUALIFICATIONS
Love and unwavering belief in the high potential of all students
Commitment to antiracism and equity
Demonstrated ability to drive student growth and achievement and to create a warm inclusive rigorous learning environment
Passion for special education and demonstrates commitment to professional learning
35 years of fulltime special education teaching experience
3 years case management and the IEP process experience
Deep knowledge of the IEP process and Special Education policy
Demonstrated ability to develop a strong IEP to support rigorous and individualized learning experiences
Demonstrated ability to plan & implement professional development of the IEP process and access for all learners
Deep knowledge of the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)
Demonstrated ability to think strategically and collaboratively to ensure all learners have to access their LRE
Knowledge of the RtI and prereferral process
Strong project management and organizational skills
Bachelors Degree required
Masters Degree highly preferred*
License in Special Education required (preferably an administrative license and if not willingness to apply for MA Special Education Administrator License within one year.)
Pass Criminal Background Checks
Fluent Spanish speakers strongly encourage to apply
* Ongoing higher education or alternative pathways in Special Education could substitute for Masters Degree
KIPP MA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in the importance of being a diverse equitable and inclusive organization that enables all of our students and staff to thrive. We are committed to building an exceptional team that reflects the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our students. We also strive to ensure an inclusive community by creating a space for meaningful dialogue about issues of race and identity for our staff and students. We hire without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability.
Additional Information :
What We Offer
The minimum salary range for this exempt position is $75000 to $90000 (per 1.0 FTE/45 hours per week) with a $1000 signing bonusand an annual $2000 retention bonus in subsequent years as well as other bonuses when eligible. For more about what we offer how to apply and more about KIPP MA please visit this link HERE.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
