Special Education Program Administrator

The Amherst Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Program Administrator to provide strong on-site leadership for two of our district specialized programs AIMS and Building Blocks and in tandem with building administration provide support to special education services and staff across the wider school building community.

AIMS and Building Blocks inclusion based programs support students with one or more of the following: autism (level 1 & 2) attention/focus academic social emotional and/or behavioral challenges and who require programmatic support throughout the school day. The program staff includes special education teachers counselor/psychologist related service providers and para educators.

The following responsibilities skills training and experience include but are not limited to:

Provide program leadership development design and monitoring

Collaborate with building and central office administrators

Facilitate of and chair effective collaborative IEP Team meetings

Coordinate of transportation scheduling and staffing of van/bus monitors

Support the writing of IEPs and related IEP documentation

Work closely collaboratively and effectively with program teachers general education teachers service providers and families

Lead and participate in the hiring process of staff

Provide supervision to and conduct professional and paraprofessional staff evaluations

Organize plan and provide professional development to staff

Lead and provide oversight of extended school year services

Qualified candidates should possess the following:

Comprehensive understanding of the special education process and Massachusetts Special Education Regulations

Experience working with a diverse population of students through neuroaffirming practices.

Experience with students with special needs including teaching or providing direct instruction

Understanding of and experience implementing trauma informed practices

Understanding of and experience with students with autism

Highly effective executive function skills including being well organized strong time management and scheduling skills and able to work independently to meet timelines

Highly effective oral and written communication skills that promote and encourage collaboration with colleagues families and administrators

Strong positive interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships with students staff administration and families

Effective family engagement and partnership

Strong ability to multitask and work within a fast paced environment focused on student learning data collection and measurable outcomes

Strong student advocacy skills

Highly qualified candidates who are bilingual (Spanish / English) are desirable but not required.

All candidates must hold a Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education License as an Special Education Administrator. Administrators should have extensive experience working with students with social emotional learning needs and/or autism.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority