Special Education Administrator Job at Methuen Public School District, Methuen, MA

  • Methuen Public School District
  • Methuen, MA

Job Description

This position is contingent upon sufficient funding and enrollment. Special Education Administrator -Timony Grammar School QUALIFICATIONS: Massachusetts license as a special education administrator Master's degree in special education from an accredited institution with significant coursework/study in the field of educational administration Minimum of 5 years experience in public education Excellent written and verbal communication skills with parents, outside agencies and staff Demonstrated ability to supervise special education program and staff Knowledgeable about state and federal special education laws Previous administrative and supervisory experience preferred Outstanding preparation and/or experience may be substituted for some of the above qualifications GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The successful candidate will provide leadership, coordination, and supervision of all special education students requiring services and programming in out of district placements. He/she will be expected to coordinate the special education process He/she is responsible for the following: managing the paper processes and education plans; maintaining timely communication with parents, out of district placements, and outside agencies; monitoring the general performance of special education students within the school; implementing new processes and procedures as dictated by changes in federal special education law; assist in the Medicaid reimbursement process; participate in relevant professional development activities; and making sure that parent concerns and problems are dealt with in a timely, responsive, and proactive manner. He/she is also expected to attend all special education administrators' meetings. He/she is also responsible for the following: researching alternate placement options for special education students; coordinating the transition of special education students to and from outside placements; ensuring the the preparation and sending of all essential documents for transition; observing special education students in various settings, including those students in out of district placements; implementing procedures for placement, evaluation and re-evaluation of students; assists in the preparation of the out of district budget; completes all necessary Page 2 of 2 documents required for circuit breaker. He/she will assume other duties which may be assigned from time to time by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services or his/her designee. SALARY: Based on training and experience according to the current salary schedule as negotiated by Unit B of the Methuen Education Association APPLICATIONS: Letter of interest, résumé and licensure (no email please) may be submitted to: Gina Bozek Assistant Superintendent of Student Services 9 Branch Street~ Methuen, MA 01844 INTERVIEWS BY INVITATION ONLY THE METHUEN SCHOOL DEPARTMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND SERVICE PROVIDER. The Methuen Public Schools prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, disability, gender identity, religion, national origin or sexual orientation and ensures that all students and employees have equal rights of access and equal enjoyment of the opportunities, advantages, privileges and courses of study.

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