Special Education Coordinator Newman Elementary School (2026-2027)

Needham Public Schools is an inclusive dynamic and multicultural community seeking an energetic skilled and warm Special Education Coordinatorto join our team. To enhance our goals of supporting every child Needham Public Schools seeks candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

About Needham Public Schools (NPS): NPS has a deep commitment to the success of our diverse students and families and to the professional accomplishments of its educators. Needham devotes itself to cultural proficiency equity and community collaboration to fulfill the vision of the Portrait of a Needham Graduate. This METCO district comprises 5 elementary schools 2 middle schools and 1 nationally-ranked high school serving approximately 5500 students. NPS is committed to addressing equity in the district by focusing on improving academic performance for historically marginalized students and ensuring our schools are safe for every child and free of bias bullying and hurtful acts that demean and diminish. Read more about our equity work here.

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Executive Director of Special Education and the building Principal the Special Education Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and managing effective compliant and fiscally responsible special education services for students at Newman Elementary School.

Essential Functions and Duties of the Position:

The essential functions and duties listed below are intended as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Administers special education eligibility process including chairing team meetings
• Ensures IEPs meet all regulatory and district standards are written to reflect best practice reflect high-quality programming and are implemented with integrity
• Works with building-based teams to develop and implement efficient and effective service delivery models reflecting best practice
• Manages complex and challenging cases by maintaining effective parent staff advocate and outside evaluator contact
• Provides direct administrative oversight to the specialized special education programs at Newman.
• Collaborates with the principal to advance a Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) program in the school
• Observes supervises and evaluates Special Education Teachers Related Service Providers andInstrutional Assistants
• Participates in and contribute to student support team meetings
• Plans for and contribute to effective transitions for students and their families
• Works with other school-based Special Education Coordinators and Directors to ensure consistency cohesion and coordination of practices across the district
• Supports general education specialists and teachers
• Collaborates with instructional department leaders to facilitate learning access and opportunity for all students within the general education classrooms and across the school
• Participates as a member of the Newman building-based administrative team to maintain the health safety and daily management of the school.
• Promotes a positive climate for learning sensitively supports all persons and actively works to create an inclusive anti-racist environment.
• Fosters a school environment that is physically and emotionally safe for all members.
• Collaborates closely with the community staff students and administration.
• Encourages parental involvement in students education and ensures effective and respectful communication with students and parents.
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the Principal Superintendent and other central office administrators as designated by the Superintendent.

Education and Experience:

• Masters Degree with a specialization in Special Education
• Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Licensure as an Administrator of Special Education

Skills Abilities & Knowledge:

• Depth of knowledge regarding special education laws regulations processes and procedures
• Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills enabling information sharing and the development of trusting relationships with parents staff outside evaluators advocates and administrators
• Skill in interpreting assessments and determining educational interventions in response to a learning profile
• Demonstrated skill in meeting facilitation case management communication and pedagogy
• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage the special education referral and team process
• Experience supervising and evaluating staff
• Teaching or other special education service skills that will benefit the district

Compensation and Benefits:

Per diem rates are based on education and experience. Per diem rates for a Masters is $528.79 - $680.61

Please review theUnit B contractandthis pageto learn more about employee compensation and benefits.

Selection Procedure:

All resumes will be screened and selected candidates will participate in a thorough interview process

Application Procedure:

Please apply online at the NPS Careers page.

Applications will be considered only when a cover letter resume three letters of recommendation license and transcripts have been attached to your online application.

The Needham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex sexual orientation gender identity religion disability age active military/veteran status ancestry genetic information or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies employment policies and other administered programs and addition students who are homeless or of limited English-speaking ability are protected from discrimination in accessing the course of study and other opportunities available through the schools.

Needham Public Schools has a strong commitment to equity. Candidates who also have a strong commitment to this work are encouraged to apply. For more information on our equity work please visit our equity website.

Required Experience:

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