Special Education Administrator
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Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
McLean Hospitals Arlington School is an exceptional nationally recognized college preparatory high school that integrates strong academics with clinical support for students with mental health issues that can interfere with their education. Arlington School students are likely to have:Social and emotional issuesincluding depression anxiety bipolar disorder trauma ADD/ADHD and other mental health or medical diagnosesthat affect their academic productivity and self-esteem
Complex learning styles
Disrupted educational experiences related to school absence
Summary
Responsible for the academic planning of the school student guidance and curriculum coordination with the local school districts as well as working closely with students families. This individual works with the superintendents school districts and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and plays an essential role in the marketing development of mission and growth of enrollment in the school.
Does this position require Patient Care No
Essential Functions
Clarifies School policies and procedures to assist school districts parents students and clinicians to understand the educational program of the school and provide educational information that is necessary.
-Assists the Director/ Head of School in developing and marketing the mission of the school while growing enrollment.
-Assists the Director/Head of School in the integration and synthesis of clinical and academic components of the program.
-Maintains a key role in the admissions committee and takes a lead role in organizing student record reviews on-site interviews of student candidates their families and referral personnel.
-Fosters the development and implementation of the Curriculum needed to fulfill IEPs.
-Provides educational supervision to staff and faculty including annual appraisals as well as educational supervision to students. To include oversight of progress reports grading credits and transcripts conforming to district requirements.
-Coordinate and oversee MCAS testing.
-Maintains a formal educational and physical education program for all students.
-Provides training for all staff & faculty on the educational aspects of program-specific procedures.
-Provides a curriculum that is fully aligned with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.
-Works with Director/Head of School to develop DESE Annual and Mid-cycle review compliance.
Qualifications
Education
Masters Degree Special Education required or Graduate Certificate Special Education required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree
No
Licenses and Credentials
Teacher Special Education Massachusetts License - Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education required
Experience
Administrative experience to include primary responsibility for IEPs 0-1 year required
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- Working knowledge of UKG time entry & Workday is preferred.
- Good Communication skills (telephone interactions with parents/guardians insurance companies outside agencies and co-workers).
- Ability to work in high action atmosphere.
- Ability to interact with students and parents/family members.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Federal Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Laws and Regulations
McLean Hospital and its affiliates the Arlington School and Pathways Academy (collectively McLean) do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex gender sexual orientation or disability in admission or access to treatment or employment at or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities that McLean operates. McLean is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Act) and their respective implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Partsand 110 not to discriminate on the basis of race color national origin disability sex or age in the educational programs and activities that McLean operates. Inquiries concerning the application of each of the aforementioned statutes and their implementing regulations to McLean may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights at or 5 Post Office Square 8th Floor Boston MA 02109-3921 or to the applicable McLean coordinator as indicated in schools hiring policies. For more information about Arlington Schools hiring policies please click here: VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 This title declares it to be the policy of the United States that discrimination on the ground of race color or national origin shall not occur in connection with programs and activities receiving federal financial assistance and authorizes and directs the appropriate federal departments and agencies to take action to carry out this policy.
The Equal Educational Opportunities Act prohibits specific discriminatory conduct including segregating students on the basis of race color or national origin and discrimination
against faculty and staff Furthermore the EEOA requires school districts to take action to overcome students language barriers that impede equal participation in educational programs.
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs and activities by recipients of federal funds. Title IX has been applied to ensure equal opportunities for female students in athletics and in cases of sexual harassment by school administrators teachers and students.
Federal Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunities Laws and Regulations
McLean Hospital and its affiliates the Arlington School and Pathways Academy (collectively McLean) do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion national origin age sex gender sexual orientation or disability in admission or access to treatment or employment at or any other aspect of the educational programs and activities that McLean operates. McLean is required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504) Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) the Age Discrimination Act of 1975 (Age Act) and their respective implementing regulations at 34 C.F.R. Partsand 110 not to discriminate on the basis of race color national origin disability sex or age in the educational programs and activities that McLean operates. Inquiries concerning the application of each of the aforementioned statutes and their implementing regulations to McLean may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights at or 5 Post Office Square 8th Floor Boston MA 02109-3921 or to the applicable McLean coordinator as indicated in schools hiring policies. For more information about Arlington Schools hiring policies please click here: Requirements
- Standing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Walking Occasionally (3-33%)
- Sitting Constantly (67-100%)
- Lifting Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Carrying Occasionally (3-33%) 20lbs - 35lbs
- Pushing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Pulling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Balancing Occasionally (3-33%)
- Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
- Kneeling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crouching Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Reaching Occasionally (3-33%)
- Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%)
- Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
- Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
- Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
- Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
- Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
- Talking Constantly (67-100%)
- Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
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