Assistant Head of School for Special Education and Student Services [BASAS 10B] (SY25-26)
Assistant Head of School for Special Education and Student Services [BASAS 10B] (SY25-26)
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General Description:
The ideal candidate will oversee our special education department EL programming and assessment management. They will plan supervise and evaluate all Special Education and ELL staff on an ongoing basis to include program development instructional methodology and student assessments including rules based reading and ACCESS. They will serve as our LATF and must possess a Special Education and ESL license.
The candidate will facilitate and co-plan agendas for the Inclusion Planning Team as well as provide professional development on inclusive practices. The preferred candidate must have strong data analysis skills and familiarity with Aspen MAP NWEA and Panorama. Additionally the candidate will coordinate all Advanced Placement (AP) Exams.
Reporting to the Head of School the Assistant Head of School for Special Education and Student Services is responsible for the coordination of all student support and special education services and programs 504 services/programs Accommodation Plans ELL services/programs McKinneyVento services and special district transportation in accordance with state and federal law.
Reports to: Principal/Head of Schools
Responsibilities
- Effectively works with the Head of School to develop and monitor district policy and administrative regulations related to student growth and achievement.
- Uses strategic initiatives and school performance data to identify appropriate professional development opportunities for staff within the departments.
- Supervises evaluates and coordinates the Special Education Programs including special Education transportation 504 services ELL Program McKinney-Vento services and supervising the maintenance of the central record-keeping system.
- Plans supervises and evaluates all Special Education and ELL staff on an ongoing basis to include program development instructional methodology and student assessments including rules based reading and ACCESS.
- Evaluates existing programs in relation to stated objectives for improvement and efficiency and to identify new program needs.
- Ensures that the team process is actively and effectively implemented in accordance with state and federal regulations; works with teams to find the best combinations of educational and other services for students in need of any services.
- Establishes an array of intervention models and programs for students who are at-risk and low achieving as well as those who are in need of tutoring and additional support.
- Assists in the recruitment of Special Education ELL and all support personnel and evaluates staff in pertinent areas.
- Assists in the adaptation of school policies to include special education 504 ESL and other related student services needs.
- Assists the Head of School and the administrative team in the coordination of Special Education and student support services and collaborates with regular educational programs. 11. Directs the development of curriculum standards to meet student needs as well as the development scheduling and implementation of services.
- Manages development preparation and submission of required local state and federal reports.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Head of School.
Qualifications - Required:
1. Education: Masters Degree in Education or related field.
2. Three (3) years experience successful teaching experience.
3. Massachusetts license for School Principal/Assistant Principal (grades specific).
4. Demonstrated leadership qualities interpersonal skills and personal characteristics necessary for working effectively with students teachers administrators and parents.
5. Ability to establish a multi-cultural atmosphere that enhances individual growth and promotes a positive self-image.
6. Experience with budget preparation and implementation.
7. Advanced technology skills
8. Experience with full process involved in the development and implementation of a master schedule.
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employment
Qualifications -Preferred:
1. Teaching experience in a K-12 educational setting.
2. Experience as a school administrator.
3. BPS values linguistic diversity and believes that candidates who speak another language bring added value to the classroom school and district culture and diversity. BPS is particularly interested in candidates who are fluent in one of BPS official languages: Spanish Creole (Cape Verdean) Creole (Haitian) Chinese Vietnamese Portuguese & Somali.
Terms: BASAS Group 10B 211 days
Please refer to the Salary Compensation section on the Career Site for more information on compensation.
Salaries are listed by Union and Grade/Step.
The start and end times of BPS schools vary as do the lengths of the school day. Some BPS schools have a longer school day through the Schedule A Expanded Learning Time (ELT) agreement.
The Boston 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.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
