Director of Pupil Services Position Available In Worcester, Massachusetts

Director of Pupil Services Auburn Public Schools

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Auburn, MA Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$111K

• $153K a year 1 day ago Qualifications Special education Master’s degree Senior level Leadership Communication skills Special Education Certification Full Job Description Seeking a positive, dynamic team player who will collaborate with staff in the best interests of studentsQualifications include:
• Ability to coordinate, monitor, evaluate, and supervise the special education and pupil services programs for the school system
• Proven ability to communicate with students, staff, and the community
• Demonstrate exceptional leadership
• Prior administrative and teaching ability

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Appropriate Massachusetts CertificationApproved Job Description:

Reports to:

SuperintendentResponsibilities:

The Director of Pupil Services will be responsible for the coordination of all special education services and programs, including Section 504, in the Auburn Public School District, including state and federal special education grants, in accordance with Massachusetts and Federal Special Education Law. The Director of Pupil Services will work closely with the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Curriculum and will facilitate state and federal special education grants.

Essential Functions:

supervises, evaluates and coordinates the Special Education and 504 programs for the Auburn Public School District;works closely with the Assistant Superintendent for Teaching, Learning and Curriculum and together they assist building principals in the coordination of special education services with the regular education programming in each school;supervises special education staff, in conjunction with building administrators, on an on-going basis to include program development, teaching methodology and student assessments;evaluates existing programs in relation to stated objectives for improvement and efficiency, and to identify new program needs;coordinates special education services among Auburn Public Schools and maintains a current list and description of program options available for children in need of special education;assists the officers of the Parent Advisory Council for Special Education and meets with members on a regular basis;coordinates services for special education grants Serves as the McKinney Vento liaison and Foster Point of Contact for the Auburn Public Schools and is responsible for the coordination of educational support and services for samesupervises the maintenance of the central record-keeping system for special education records in Auburn Public Schools;ensures that the Team process is actively and effectively implemented in accordance with State and Federal regulations;works jointly with Teams to find the best combinations of educational and other services for students in need of special education services;assists each district principal in the preparation of special education budget and statistics required for state and federal reports;assists in the recruitment of special education personnel;serves as a member of the Superintendents Cabinet and the District Leadership Team;represents the Superintendent on commissions, councils, committees, and at district functions as assigned;performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent;Ability to: maintain open lines of communication with the superintendent and pertinent central office administrators regarding pupil services and other student and programmatic issues;communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;establish and maintain positive working relationships;plan, organize and coordinate the management functions of the special education program and student support services;attend selected school functions;utilize collaborative leadership style;

Knowledge of:

state and federal laws and administrative regulations relating to special education and pupil personnel services; District policies, rules and regulations; Current education theories and practices;State/federal special education grants;

Qualifications:

evidence of ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required;professional verification of five years of successful experience in special education, school psychology, or other relevant field;professional endorsements of exemplary leadership behaviors and verification of the demonstrated ability to serve as a positive role model for students and staff;school or district level leadership desirable;

Education:

Masters Degree or higher from an accredited college or university; A valid Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education Administrators license;

Physical Demands:

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.