Coordinator of Special Education Programs
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HUDSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
HUDSON MASSACHUSETTS
Position: Coordinator of Special Education Programs
Department: District Wide
Reports to:Superintendent of Schools
Approved by:Brian K. Reagan Ed.D
Revision Date: May 2025
Diversity Equity and Inclusion are core values of the Hudson Public Schools. We believe that the educational environment is enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together to learn. Applicants whose work incorporates a global perspective and a demonstrated commitment to issues of diversity in education are particularly encouraged to apply.
SUMMARY:
This position is responsible to ensure guidance of the implementation of state and federal regulations within the district and assistance to the Director of Student Services in the development of Special Education programming policies and practices; based on legal mandates compliance issues and regulatory requirements. Ongoing direct support will include: Principals administration district and special education staff and parents as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.
- Ensure the compliance standards are implemented and monitored by providing oversight and technical assistance based on Federal and State Regulations and mandates including ESSA IDEA etc.
- Remain current in the following areas: regulatory updates evaluation/research instructional resource Common Core Standards and best practices.
- Coordination of ESE Program Quality Assurance activities including MidCycle Coordinated Program Review BSEA and PQA complaints; to include investigations when necessary to complete mandatory comprehensive written reports.
- Coordinate regulatory meetings such as but not limited to Mediations/Resolutions and attend other types of meeting as needed in the Team process.
- Superivises and evaluates positions such as but not limited to School Psychologists OT COTA PT PTA Speech and Language Pathologists BCBA and Administrative Assistants.
- Coordinate and supervise preschool programs and specialized programs completing appropriate indicators for state and federal requirements. Work collaboratively with outside consultants to assess curriculum and evidence based practices.
- Plan develop and assist with professional development for all staff and parents in conjunction with Director and Coordinators of Special Education as needed throughout the year including department work.
- Analyze develop hire supervise and evaluate the extended school year services to meet the needs of students in the district.
- Analyze student needs/caseload for specialized programs and preschool
- Guides IEP Teams in the determination of eligibility for special education by the identification of what a student will need in the area(s) of specialized services in preschool and specialized programs as required by state and federal guidelines.
- Facilitate data to monitor outcomes for students with disabilities in the following areas: AYP MCAS and MCAS Alternative Assessments as well as district assessment. Coordinate manage and chair Teams for Out of District students and monitor out of district placements to insure least restrictive placement options by developing quality indistrict programs.
- Represent the Office of Student Services and Director at various meetings and conferences
- Collaborate with Parents Principals School based/Central Administrators Department Heads and Human Services Agencies to ensure quality services for students with disabilities.
- Work closely with Human Resources and building principals in recruiting and hiring highly qualified Special Education staff.
- Collaborate with the IT staff on all aspects of technology and Special Education including IEP program.
- Responsible for providing equal educational and employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of race color gender age marital status gender identity religion national origin sexual orientation homelessness or disability.
- Performance of all other jobrelated duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Massachusetts DESE license as a Director of Special Education Administrator
- Masters Degree in an appropriate field such as special education BCBA School psychologist
- SEI Endorsement
- Minimum of three years experience in Special Education
- Special Education background and/or related licensure and experience preferred
- Knowledge of state and federal laws and requirements for Special Education and other Student Services
- Experience with social emotional behavioral disabilities and/or programs
- Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI) and fingerprints
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to speak Spanish Portuguese preferred and not required
Knowledge and experience in crisis intervention
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- Start Date: July 1 2025
- 210 days Individual Contract Position hours 8:004:00. 183 school days 15 days prior 1st day 10 days post last day 2 days over breaks Month of July and School breaks off!
- 2 personal days 12 sick days
- Travel Stipend eligible
- Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.
- Benefit information: and Title IX Notice
Hudson Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex national origin age disability or genetic information in admission administration of its educational programs activities or employment and is required by Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106. The Director of Human Resources Jennifer Allardext. 41124 has been designated as the Title IX concerning the application of Title IX and its implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to Hudson Public Schools may be referred to Jennifer Allard or to U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights 400 Maryland Ave. SW Washington DCtelephone
While performing duties of this job the employee may often remain in a stationary position for considerable periods of time. The employee will have also have ample periods of standing and may be required to traverse throughout the building. The employee must frequently use hands and frequently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery (i.e. calculator copy machine and computer printer).Physical abilities may also include lifting/carrying/pushing/pulling stooping/crouching reaching/handling talking/hearing conversations and near/far visual acuity/depth perception/color vision/field. Ability must be able to lift and/or push and pull 15 to 20lbs for short periods and walk up and down stairs several times a day. The employee must be able to communicate effectively with students staff members and the public in person and on the telephone.
The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and if requested reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. If you require an accommodation during the application process or on the job you are encouraged to reach out to the Human Resources Department
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
