Assistant Director of Special Education, Grades 9-12
Assistant Director of Special Education, Grades 9-12
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Assistant Director of Special Education Grades 9-12
Description: As the instructional leader for the department the Assistant Director of Special Education Grades 9-12 shall lead the design innovation strategic planning budgeting and implementation of special education programs at the high school. The Assistant Director of Special Education Grades 9-12 should have the knowledge and experience to provide high-quality special education programming at the high school level. The ideal candidate will be an experienced and licensed teacher and administrator in the respective discipline area who has demonstrated exemplary teaching and instructional leadership skills.
Working Time:
The Assistant Director of Special Education Grades 9-12 will be required to work 226 days exclusive of holidays. The length of the work day will be 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Salary:
The base salary for this position will be in accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Everett Teachers Association Unit B.
Requirements:
- A Masters degree from an accredited institution.
- A graduate or an undergraduate major in special education
- Five years or more of teaching experience.
- Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Certification for Special Education Administrator (All Levels) and moderate special education (9-12)
- Must possess the Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Administrators Endorsement.
Preferred Requirements:
- EPS respects linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring value to the districts culture and diversity.
- Familiarity with an urban school district.
- Previous leadership experience in leading a world language department.
- Experience working with students with disabilities and multilingual learners.
Essential Duties:
- Vet curricular formative assessment virtual platforms and teacher tools for effectiveness and culturally responsiveness for instruction of students with disabilities in grades 9-12.
- Analyze formative and summative assessment data for grades 9-12 disaggregating and presenting to school leaders teachers and district leadership annually to drive department initiatives and support instruction and programming for students with disabilities.
- Supervise and evaluate department teachers in Grades 9-12 in collaboration with building leaders.
- Coordinate and develop the curriculum and program for the school system to be aligned with the Massachusetts Cuuriculum Frameworks.
- Direct the development evaluation revision and alignment of the curriculum in grades 9-12 for all special education programs.
- Ensure that staff members are in compliance with special education regulations.
- Assist in the formation of courses related to the delivery of services for special education students.
- Attend student support meetings for students who do not meet their progress target using a Multi-Tiered System of Support to utilize school-based interventions.
- Collaborate with the schools ETL and special education teachers on best practices for dually identified students.
- Support students transition from grade 8 to high school including collaboration with K-8 school leaders and other district curriculum leaders.
- Plan and coordinate summer assignments for all students and support curriculum development for summer and vacation credit recovery programs.
- Support the administration of school-wide assessments including ACCESS and MCAS for students with disabilities.
- Based on student data analysis interim assessments will be used to monitor students completion of MCAS Portfolios.
- Support the analysis of formative and summative assessment data across the department to assist in targeting instruction to better meet the needs of all students including multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
- Arrange for staff development workshops and meetings designed to revise and align curriculum and assessments and improve instruction.
- Direct organize and coordinate the development of new and/or innovative district programs including programs supporting multilingual learners and students with disabilities.
- Confer with department members the Principal and teachers to develop cooperative plans and curriculum instruction to improve the instructional program and curriculum.
- Confer with the classroom teachers and the Principal on school visits to improve the departments instructional practices and curriculum implementation.
- Preview and evaluate all curriculum materials and supplies used in the department.
- Hold department meetings and communicate regularly with department staff about the curriculum events and other staff and student opportunities.
- Review and update teaching material and techniques and organize when necessary in-service workshops in the field.
- Develop and maintain an inventory of all department equipment for each school in the District.
- Arrange for substitute teachers as needed for department staff.
- Support the recruitment hiring and retention of staff in the department in collaboration with building principals.
- Represent the district in committees at the regional and state levels.
- Prepare the budget for the department and oversee the departments expenditures.
- Apply for applicable grants and other funding sources that support increasing opportunities for students families and staff.
- Coordinate plan and promote district-wide activities including but not limited to annual arts events theater performances and concerts.
- Coordinate and assist in the development of the district-wide events calendar.
- Assist in assigning department teachers to take advantage of their skills and training.
- Attend district and school programs productions and events as a program representative..
- Support department teachers in using culturally responsive and collaborative practices to ensure that all families are welcome and can contribute to the effectiveness of the district classroom school and community.
- Establish strategic relationships with community organizations community members and businesses.
- Support the implementation of school-wide efforts in their department such as MyCAP and the Vision of a Graduate.
- Attend and support the implementation of SEPAC meetings.
- Facilitating and managing the completion of state-required paperwork and compliance for instruction and participation of students with disabilities.
- Remain up to date on instructional methods educational materials and technology for improving teaching and learning.
- Perform such other duties and assume all other responsibilities that the Superintendent Assistant Superintendents and Principal may assign.
The Everett Public Schools in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies does not discriminate in its programs facilities or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race color age criminal record (inquiries only) disability homelessness sex/gender gender identity religion national origin ancestry sexual orientation 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.
Updated: 06/3/2025
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
