Administrator of Special Education - READS Collaborative Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program

Administrator of Special Education•READS Collaborative Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program READS Collaborative READS Collaborative•Middleboro, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5646983

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Apr 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description

Title:

Administrator of Special Education•READS Collaborative Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program Required Qualifications 1. Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field. 2. DESE Special Education Administrator License or ability to obtain 3. Strong knowledge of Massachusetts and Federal special education laws and regulations. 4. Experience with Individual Education Program (IEP) development and implementation 5. Experience chairing Team meetings 6. Fluent in American Sign Language or willingness to learn 7. Knowledge of general child development and language development as specifically related to Deaf and Hard of Hearing students or willingness to learn 8. Knowledge of current trends and best practices in education, especially as it relates to Deaf education or willingness to learn 9. Excellent communication skills 10. Excellent organizational skills 11. Commitment to equity, inclusion, and culturally responsive practices

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Higher Education Degree in Deaf Education or related field preferred 2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in special education, including leadership or administrative roles. 3. Familiar with Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing educational research 4. Familiar with educational interpreter roles 5. Knowledge of Massachusetts Frameworks including the Common Core 6. Teacher of the Deaf or experience in a related field

Summary:

The READS Collaborative Deaf and Hard of Hearing (DHH) Program is located in Norton, MA with one satellite program embedded within the Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical High School in Taunton, MA. The

READS DHH

program provides a full array of special education services to students who are Deaf and/or Hard-of Hearing for grades PreK•12+. Services range from fully substantially separate education to full inclusion with interpreter and academic support as needed. The DHH Administrator of Special Education will support the Program Director in the overall supervision and implementation of the DHH Program, assuring that all policies and procedures are followed in accordance with MA DESE regulations. The DHH Administrator of Special Education will oversee the special education process and implementation of students' individual education programs (IEPs) with the goal of maintaining a high quality, student-centered program. Reports to: DHH Program Director

Position Type:

Full-time

Salary:

$90,000 to $115,000 Per Year