Director of Special Education
Director of Special Education
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13-06-2025
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Community Day Charter Public School (CDCPS) seeks a passionate Director of Special Education to work with our school teams renowned for closing the achievement gap. CDCPS consists of multiple campuses across Lawrence MA and serves 1200 pre-kindergarten to 8th-grade students. We believe in providing our students with a rigorous student-centered academic program while investing in their social emotional and holistic well-being. CDCPS has dedicated teams to support our teachers ensuring our students success.
- Oversee the entire CDCPS Special Education program with support from the Assistant Director of Special Education Special Education Coach and the Special Education Operations Fellow.
- Provide educational leadership for program assessment development and implementation of research-based methodologies.
- Ensure Special Education programs and procedures comply with state and federal regulations.
- Develop and maintain policies and procedures governing evaluation staffing patterns and organizational structures.
- Monitor systems and procedures for special education data collection and record-keeping ensuring compliance with IEP and 504 regulations.
- Act as a liaison between Special Education students families and the school especially in guiding families to appropriate out-of-school services and community agencies.
- Collaborate with Heads of School to support diversified instruction and strategies for low-achieving students.
- Work cooperatively with building administrators and staff to plan implement and manage services for students with disabilities.
- Collaborate with school leaders on district-wide strategic priorities and initiatives.
- Work with the Assistant Director to engage the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC).
- Respond to questions and concerns from families and community members in a timely and professional manner.
- Oversee the development and compliance of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with Special and General Education staff.
- Coordinate and prepare mandated federal state and local reports including Tiered Focused Monitoring and Mid-Cycle Reviews.
- Assist in preparing additional reports requested by the Director of Academics.
- Assist in preparing mandated state and federal reports within the area of responsibility.
- Ensure accurate compliance in the application and implementation of state and federal grant funds.
- Assist in the recruitment interviewing and recommendation of Special Education personnel.
- Coordinate professional development planning and implementation for Special Education staff and programs.
- Coordinate the use of contracted student support service providers including scheduling and budget monitoring.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Academics.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to CDCPS mission values educational model through leadership decision-making and interactions with students staff and families
- Masters degree in special education educational leadership or a related field preferred
- Licensure as a Special Education Administrator by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
- Experience in special education administration or leadership
- Knowledge of federal and state special education laws and regulations
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders including students families staff and community members
- Strong organizational and management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
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Director
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