Coordinator of Out-of-District Special Education

FRAMINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Coordinator of Out-of-District Special Education

Department of Special Education

2026-2027 School Year

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• Special Education Administrator; or

• Moderate Disabilities (All Levels) and Supervisor/Director

• Drivers Licenses

• A Masters Degree from an accredited college or university in Special Education Administration Educational Leadership or a related field of study.

• A minimum of five (5) years of successful experience in public education including at least three (3) years in a leadership capacity overseeing complex special education systems out-of-district placement protocols and district-wide clinical supports.

• Bilingual proficiency in Spanish and/or Portuguese is encouraged.

• Apply knowledge of current research and theory in the educational field.
• Communicate clearly and concisely in both oral and written forms.
• Effectively present information and respond to questions from staff parents and the general public.
• Read analyze and interpret professional periodicals journals technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Write reports and correspondence as needed.
• Provide advice and expertise to general education teachers and the school community to support effective learning experiences.
• Use reasoning ability to evaluate information and recommend appropriate courses of action.
• Define problems collect data establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Use professional literature and evidence-based research to make practice decisions.
• Utilize strong problem-solving and data-collection skills to inform decisions for student success.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students caregivers staff and the community.
• Work with individuals and families of diverse backgrounds in an equitable inclusive and culturally proficient manner.
• Collaborate with colleagues and district leaders through shared planning to analyze student performance and plan interventions.
• Demonstrate strong teaching coaching and leadership skills in a team setting.
• Work independently prioritize tasks and manage several projects simultaneously.
• Maintain appropriate confidential records.
• React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations such as behavioral issues or environmental changes.
• Operate and acquire skills in computer software including Google Workspace.
• Plan coordinate and participate in ongoing professional and staff development.
• Maintain regular punctual attendance to ensure consistent department operations.
• Perform duties with awareness of district requirements state and federal laws and Framingham Public Schools policies.
• Knowledge of specialized content areas and related laws and procedures.
• Plan and implement lessons based on district objectives and student needs.
• Use instructional technology appropriately to facilitate student learning.
• Maintain a proactive reflective and solution-focused approach to supporting the school.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills to balance the demands of a multi-tasking position.

I.Evaluations and Intake Process

• Serves as the primary administrative representative for Framingham Public Schools at all Out-of-District private school TEAM meetings advocating for student needs and district interests.

• Coordinates and monitors complex out-of-district cases ensuring all services are delivered in accordance with regulatory timelines.

• Works strategically with outside state agencies (e.g. DCF DMH DDS) in collaboration with school teams to ensure wrap-around support for students.

• Evaluates and monitors the effectiveness of program placements to ensure they meet the unique educational and social-emotional needs of assigned students.

• Ensures that specialized programs services and instructional materials at out-of-district sites are aligned with standard curriculum goals where appropriate.

II. Program Design & Implementation

• Organizes and manages a high-volume caseload coordinating meetings and services across varied geographic locations and educational settings.

• Collaborates with district Special Education staff to plan for student transitions between placements or back to the public school environment.

• Regularly visits out-of-district settings to monitor student progress and ensure the integrity of the educational program.

• Provides expert consultation to families and private school staff regarding district expectations and student performance data.

III. Compliance Regulatory & Legal Oversight

• Ensures that all special education guidelines state/federal regulations (IDEA) and district policies are strictly followed in external placements.

• Oversees the accurate completion of all paperwork associated with the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and placement documentation.

• Maintains current and accurate department and student records ensuring all confidential information is handled ethically and in accordance with FERPA.

• Monitors and reports on special education compliance data as requested by the Director of Special Education.

• Prepares state-mandated reports and other administrative documentation required to facilitate out-of-district programming.

IV. Personnel Management & Collaboration

• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with parents/guardians out-of-district staff peers and district administrators.
• Participates in coordination and planning meetings with Special Education staff across diverse school settings to ensure continuity of service.
• Utilizes excellent interpersonal and communication skills to resolve conflicts and facilitate complex TEAM meetings.

V. Fiscal & Operational Management

• Manages a demanding schedule that requires frequent travel to varied out-of-district schools to ensure consistent oversight.

• Monitors the delivery of services as outlined in placement contracts and IEPs to ensure fiscal and educational accountability.

Other reasonable duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

• Must move throughout the school building and grounds frequently; navigate quickly across even or uneven surfaces to respond to student needs or emergencies.
• Often remains in a stationary position for administrative tasks but must frequently sit stoop kneel crouch or crawl to interact with early childhood students.
• Frequent use of hands/arms to operate office productivity machinery and handle instructional tools; requires sufficient hand strength for student assistance.
• Ability to lift at least 20 lbs (e.g. books supplies or medical/adaptive equipment).
• Must see and hear on a continuous basis to ensure student safety in a dynamic environment.
• Must communicate professionally in person via email and by telephone with staff parents and community partners.
• Ability to read and input digital and printed data including complex IEP/evaluative reports with or without visual aids.
• Works in a school setting with moderate to high noise levels; requires the ability to maintain focus amidst frequent interruptions and multiple demands.
• Directly responsible for the safety and well-being of students; includes potential exposure to bodily fluids or pathogens.
• May be required to have physical interaction with students who have difficulty controlling behavior; must be prepared for the possibility of unintentional injury and able to react professionally during behavioral crises.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive student and personnel records in accordance withFramingham Public Schoolspolicies and FERPA/603 CMR 28.00.
• This role is primarily on the road requiring the ability to drive frequently to varied out-of-district locations.

• Director of Special Education(or designee)
• The performance of this job will be evaluated as per the Framingham Administrators Association (Unit B) Contract.

• None

• This position is classified as Exempt (Salaried).

• Covered under theFramingham Administrators Association (Unit B)Contract.

• Work Year: 201 days (Ten-Months)

• The District reserves the right to transfer personnel as needed.

Required Experience:

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