Director of Elementary Special Education Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Director of Elementary Special Education
Newton Public Schools
Newton Public Schools – Ed Center – Newton, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Newton Public Schools (MA)
Job Details

Job ID:

5248309

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 20, 2025

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2025
Job Description

Department:

Student Services

Job Title:

Director of Elementary Special Education

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
General Description
The Director of Elementary Special Education leads and manages special education services
across Newton’s elementary schools and comprehensive preschool Newton Early Childhood
Program (NECP). This includes oversight of all citywide and specialized programs at these
levels and collaboration with key district stakeholders to develop aligned, inclusive practices.
The Director works in tandem with the Director of Secondary Special Education to ensure
consistency and strong student transitions across all grade levels.
Qualifications
? Master’s degree in Education or related field (advanced degree/licensure preferred)
? Massachusetts DESE licensure as Administrator of Special Education or Pupil Personnel Services Director
? Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
? Demonstrated ability to collaborate with students, families, staff, and external agencies
? Commitment to staying current in educational leadership, evaluation, and compliance
practices
? Familiarity with local and state support services for students with disabilities
? Extensive knowledge of federal and state special education laws, including IEP
development and due process
? Other qualifications as determined by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services
in accordance with state licensure
Essential Job Duties
? Direct oversight and supervision of all preschool and elementary-level special education
programs
? Ensure compliance with federal and state education laws, regulations, and School
Committee policies
? Collaborate with school and district leaders to design inclusive staffing and service
delivery models
? Supervise referral, evaluation, and placement procedures for students with disabilities
? Manage personnel and operations within the Elementary Student Services Department
? Collaborate closely with the Director of Secondary Special Education on alignment from
Pre-K to Post Secondary
? Serve as liaison with City Hall and other partners to align policies and programs
? Ensure students’ access to the full district curriculum, including electives
? Supervise citywide specialized programs from Pre-K through elementary
? Partner with the Out-of-District Coordinator to monitor placements and develop inclusive
in-district options
? Prepare and manage program budgets; ensure fiscal responsibility and grant
compliance
? Support recruitment, hiring, supervision, and evaluation of special education staff
? Coordinate and submit required state, federal, and district reporting
? Coordinate and manage PRS and OCR complaints and Integrated Monitoring Reviews
? Partner with families and SEPAC to strengthen home-school collaboration and inclusive
practice; Ensure training and development opportunities for families
? Collaborate with NPS senior leadership team members
? Design and ensure provision of professional development opportunities to staff
? Perform additional duties as needed or assigned
Work Environment & Physical Requirements
Work Environment
? Requires strong interpersonal skills and the ability to manage diverse stakeholder
groups
? Ability to lead in a fast-paced, multi-site educational setting
? Requires discretion, critical thinking, and sound decision-making
? Strong written and verbal communication essential
Physical Requirements
? Must be able to lift or move items up to 25 pounds
? Requires a valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the district and region
Newton Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We actively seek to recruit, hire, and retain a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you need
support to apply, please contact Human Resources.

Position Type:

Full-Time