Director of Special Education and Social Emotional Learning

Westford, MA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Administration

Job Summary

Director of Special Education and Social Emotional LearningWestford Public Schools seeks to hire a dynamic student-centered leader for the role of Director of Special Education and Social Emotional Learning. This individual will be a licensed administrator with leadership experience in the area of special education who will work closely with other personnel in the following areas:

fostering a safe and healthy learning environment for all students
curriculum instruction and assessment
teacher supervision
recruitment
professional development
budget preparation
public relations

Nature and Scope of Job: Facilitates the development evaluation organization and implementation of our special education and social emotional learning practices and programs supporting students ages 3-21 that reflects the Districts mission vision and core values. Contributing member of the Superintendents central office cabinet and works collaboratively with the full District leadership team to nurture common understanding and practices related to special education and additional services that support the needs of all learners.Attributes & Qualifications:

Contributes to and supports a culture that embraces all learners and seeks to remove barriers for students in order to create an inclusive environment where all students can thrive academically socially and emotionally
Believes in and works to establish safe learning environments that are goal-oriented reflective supportive & culturally sustaining
Demonstrates openness listening-skills patience and empathy on behalf of the District
Exemplifies motivation inspiration and passion for lifelong learning
Demonstrates excellent communication interpersonal and collaboration skills when interacting with families colleagues and students
Exhibits a strong understanding of evidence-based practices and current trends in special educations to effectively support students with diverse learning needs
At least five years of successful experience as a special education teacher counselor or related service provider; administrative experience preferred
At least two years of administrative/supervisory experience including developing and leading professional development and successfully implementing an evaluation system that exhibits best practices
Possession of a Masters degree
Licensed as a Special Education Administrator in Massachusetts
In-depth knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to IDEA 504 and MA General Laws

Reports to: Superintendent of SchoolsPerformance Responsibilities:The Director of Special Education and Social Emotional Learning is a licensed administrator who works closely with other personnel in performing administrative tasks in the areas of fostering a safe and healthy learning environment for students curriculum instruction and assessment teacher supervision recruitment professional development budget preparation and public relations. Specific duties include:

Provides leadership and vision to ensure continuous organizational development and improvement
Keeps abreast of community services and resources; develops partnerships with parents/caregivers businesses/organizations and other agencies in order to build awareness develop support and share resources
Works with District leadership school administrators and special education staff to ensure that appropriate services are offered to students (ages 3 to 21) in the least restrictive setting
Organizes implements and evaluates programs and/or activities designed to promote the students academic and social/emotional development
Assists in the adaptation of school policies and practices to ensure the proper inclusion of all students
Maintains compliance with federal and state special education laws and regulations
Collaborates with building administration to monitor and support the operations of the special education services and programs across the District.
Communicates and provides training as needed for changes in policies or regulations related to special education and students in other high needs categories
Supports and guides all aspects of the budget pertaining to student services including grant management circuit breaker reimbursement and school choice and medicaid reporting
Collaborates with the Transportation Coordinator and Director of Finance to provide appropriate transportation services for both in-district and out-of-district students
Thoughtfully supervises and evaluates assigned staff members
Collaborates with building principals in the supervision of special education staff counselors student support leaders/assistant principals nurses BCBAs and school psychologists
Fosters a positive working relationship with the Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Serves as the District Section 504 Coordinator
Serves as the McKinney Vento homeless education liaison
Serves as the point of contact for Department of Children and Families and students in foster care
Assist in the coordination and delivery of professional development opportunities for staff in cooperation with District initiatives related to student support and services
Builds and maintains an exceptionally positive work environment
Assumes the responsibility of complying and maintaining all reports and records legally required and/or administratively requested relative to special education (e.g. special education indicators tiered-focus monitoring significant disproportionality etc.)
Performs related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools

Terms of Employment: 12 months per yearEvaluation: The Superintendent will evaluate the Director of Special Education and Social Emotional Learning annually.

Required Experience:

Director

Director of Special Education and Social Emotional LearningWestford Public Schools seeks to hire a dynamic student-centered leader for the role of Director of Special Education and Social Emotional Learning. This individual will be a licensed administrator with leadership experience in the area of ...

fostering a safe and healthy learning environment for all students
curriculum instruction and assessment
teacher supervision
recruitment
professional development
budget preparation
public relations

Contributes to and supports a culture that embraces all learners and seeks to remove barriers for students in order to create an inclusive environment where all students can thrive academically socially and emotionally
Believes in and works to establish safe learning environments that are goal-oriented reflective supportive & culturally sustaining
Demonstrates openness listening-skills patience and empathy on behalf of the District
Exemplifies motivation inspiration and passion for lifelong learning
Demonstrates excellent communication interpersonal and collaboration skills when interacting with families colleagues and students
Exhibits a strong understanding of evidence-based practices and current trends in special educations to effectively support students with diverse learning needs
At least five years of successful experience as a special education teacher counselor or related service provider; administrative experience preferred
At least two years of administrative/supervisory experience including developing and leading professional development and successfully implementing an evaluation system that exhibits best practices
Possession of a Masters degree
Licensed as a Special Education Administrator in Massachusetts
In-depth knowledge of laws and regulations pertaining to IDEA 504 and MA General Laws

Provides leadership and vision to ensure continuous organizational development and improvement
Keeps abreast of community services and resources; develops partnerships with parents/caregivers businesses/organizations and other agencies in order to build awareness develop support and share resources
Works with District leadership school administrators and special education staff to ensure that appropriate services are offered to students (ages 3 to 21) in the least restrictive setting
Organizes implements and evaluates programs and/or activities designed to promote the students academic and social/emotional development
Assists in the adaptation of school policies and practices to ensure the proper inclusion of all students
Maintains compliance with federal and state special education laws and regulations
Collaborates with building administration to monitor and support the operations of the special education services and programs across the District.
Communicates and provides training as needed for changes in policies or regulations related to special education and students in other high needs categories
Supports and guides all aspects of the budget pertaining to student services including grant management circuit breaker reimbursement and school choice and medicaid reporting
Collaborates with the Transportation Coordinator and Director of Finance to provide appropriate transportation services for both in-district and out-of-district students
Thoughtfully supervises and evaluates assigned staff members
Collaborates with building principals in the supervision of special education staff counselors student support leaders/assistant principals nurses BCBAs and school psychologists
Fosters a positive working relationship with the Special Education Parent Advisory Council
Serves as the District Section 504 Coordinator
Serves as the McKinney Vento homeless education liaison
Serves as the point of contact for Department of Children and Families and students in foster care
Assist in the coordination and delivery of professional development opportunities for staff in cooperation with District initiatives related to student support and services
Builds and maintains an exceptionally positive work environment
Assumes the responsibility of complying and maintaining all reports and records legally required and/or administratively requested relative to special education (e.g. special education indicators tiered-focus monitoring significant disproportionality etc.)
Performs related duties as assigned by the Superintendent of Schools

Terms of Employment: 12 months per yearEvaluation: The Superintendent will evaluate the Director of Special Education and Social Emotional Learning annually.

Required Experience:

Director

Key Skills

Early Childhood Education
Classroom Experience
Education Administration
Lesson Planning
Special Education
Adult Education
Teaching
Curriculum Development
Administrative Experience
Leadership Experience
Program Development
Supervising Experience

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Westford Public Schools

Learn more about Westford Public Schools by visiting our website: https://www.westfordk12.us/ The Central Office is located at 23 Depot St., within the Millenium Building behind the Abbot School.

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