Director of Related Service

The Director of Related Servicesis responsible fordeveloping andmaintainingcomprehensive systems to effectively oversee every aspect of planning implementing and evaluatingRelated Services withing Springfield Public Schools. This role ensures that all processes are structured to support the delivery of high-quality targetedrelatedservices and assessments.

Day-to-DayResponsibilities

• Develops andmaintainssystems to effectively manage all aspects of planning implementation and evaluation ofrelatedservices.

• Assistsin the recruitment ofrelated service providersand provides leadership in the areas of supervision staff and program development and evaluation of department personnel.

• Works collaboratively with the Chiefof Exceptional Learningand Exceptional Learning Supervisorsto managedepartmentbudgets.

• Creates procedures and routines to assign related service providers andmonitorcompliance.

• Provides administrativeoversightintothe purchasing distribution and implementation ofassessments;including digital assessments.

• Provides technical support in the delivery ofrelatedservices and district procedures.

• Confers with parents families schooland administrative staff as well as university and other community contacts.

• Assistsin the development and delivery of professional development for staff asrequired.

• Establishes andmaintainsprofessional relationships.

• Performs other duties as assigned by theChief of Exceptional Learningand Related Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Massachusetts certification as a supervisor/directoror SpecialEducationAdministrator.

• Masters degree inspecial education or related field doctoral degree preferred

• Demonstrated understanding of the urban school setting.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the school Districts STAT and IEP team process.

• Demonstrated successful experience in thesupervisionand implementation of related services.

• Demonstrated successful experience working with parents andthecommunity in a multicultural and multilingual setting.

• Demonstrated experience in team building and planning.

• Superior oral writtenand interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficientin computer technology.

If you BELIEVE we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!

About our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately24000 studentswith learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rdlargest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countriesrepresentedby both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued respected supportedseenand heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits we providenumerouscutting-edgeprofessional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of thedistricttherefore it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning dataanalysisand management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in Grow our Own and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

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The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discriminationon the basis ofrace color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability or military service as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or whoparticipatein an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed tomaintaininga learning environment free from discriminationon the basis ofrace color sex gender identity religion national origin sexual orientationdisabilityor homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employmenton the basis ofrace color religion national origin sex gender identity sexual orientation genetic information pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions ancestry age disability veteran status or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminateon the basis ofsex and prohibits sex discrimination including sexual harassment in any education program or activity that itoperates as required by Title IX and its regulations including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator the U.S. Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights at or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services 1550 Main Street Springfield MA 01103 ext. 55325.

Springfield Public Schools sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can belocatedon the Springfield Public Schools website report information about conduct that mayconstitutesex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX please refer to

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