Assistant Director of Student Services

Posting of Vacancy

Assistant Director of Student Services

Systemwide

2024-2025 School Year

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of five years experience in Special Education
• Massachusetts licensure as an Administrator of Special Education and/or Supervisor/Director of Special Education
• Experience with out of district placement management
• Experience with program development and oversight
• Experience as a Team Chairperson, Special Education Building Administrator, or equivalent
• Knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and IEP process
• Experience with the Bureau of Special Education Appeals and Problem Resolution System
• Experience writing and/or implementing IEPs
• Experience with special education and out of district placement budgeting
• Familiarity with formal assessments
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may deem appropriate and acceptable

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees all responsibilities related to out of district placements.
• Oversees all Indicators and Problem Resolution System Complaints in collaboration with the Director of Student Services.
• Assists with compliance oversight, including IDEA/DESE timeline requirements.
• Assists with Special Education and Civil Rights Review Monitoring and Bureau of Special Education Appeals cases.
• Assists with grant development, writing, and full oversight of selected grants in collaboration with the Director of Student Services.
• Coordinates Proportionate Share Determination and meaningful consultation meetings for Fund Codes 240 and 262.
• Assists with Circuit Breaker calculation and submission.
• Assists with coordination of all Risk Assessments and psychiatric evaluations.
• Supervises, evaluates, coordinates, and facilitates professional development and department meetings for Student Service staff as determined by the Director of Student Services.
• Assists with programming, caseload analysis, and tracking of special education teachers, related service providers, and teaching assistants.
• Provides budget recommendations for out of district placements, specialized programs, and other budgetary items as determined by the Director of Student Services.
• Other responsibilities as deemed necessary by the Superintendent and the Director of Student Services.

SALARY: Commensurate with experience.

APPLICATION: Please apply until filled to:

Falmouth Public Schools: www.falmouth.k12.ma.us

#ADSS-25-1 Lori Duerr, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools

POSTING DATE: 03/18/2024

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