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Director of Special Education
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Ludlow Public Schools
Ludlow, MA (In Person)
$130,000 Salary, Full-Time
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Director of Special Education Ludlow Public Schools - 4.4 Ludlow, MA Job Details Full-time $125,000 - $135,000 a year 11 hours ago Qualifications School experience Professional Educator License Teaching Full Job Description
Attend and participate in local, regional and state meetings as designated representative of the district and communicate salient information to responsible constituencies. Work effectively with collaboratives in which we maintain membership as well as all other local collaboratives that will assist our students.
Plan staff development and training programs for each specialized unit in the area of responsibilityOversee Medicaid Reimbursement Oversee Special Education Transportation Develop and maintain complete and cumulative individual records of all children receiving services through special education as required by state and federal regulations. Interpret the programs and objectives of areas of responsibility to the Superintendent, School Committee, staff and publicOccasional night work required; attendance at School Committee meetings when required by the Superintendent.
Coordinate and oversee McKinney-Vento processResponsible for Home/Hospital tutoringPerform related duties as required.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF ANTICIPATED POSITIONDISTRICTPOSITION
Director of Special EducationThe Ludlow Public School District is anticipating looking for a dynamic and innovative person to work collaboratively with LPS staff, families, students, and communities as the Director of Special Education starting July 1, 2026.The Director of Special Education:
Develops and coordinates system-wide special education to meet the needs of students in an educationally and fiscally responsible manner;Is accountable for overall direction, coordination and evaluation of all units assigned to Special Education, including Out of District placement and Alternative Programs, in accordance with local, state and federal mandates to maximize students' ability to learn and function effectively;Engages with all staff throughout the district, as well as parent communication and community/agency outreachRESPONSIBILITIES
Function as a contributing leader in the central office team to advocate for high expectations for all students through a myriad of effective programs, services and curriculum that maximize student potential in a cost-effective mannerProvide purpose, technical direction and advice to administrators, building principals and instructional staff as they relate to the issues of federal and state grants and legal compliance with mandated regulations and lawsWork collaboratively with all constituencies including district and building administrators, staff, Parents Advisory Council, parents and outside agenciesSupervise, coordinate and evaluate programs to support the system's vision and to provide clear direction and establish consistent procedural practices Develop best practices for the provision of seamless services on a proactive basisRespond daily to resolve issues and crises and allocate required resources to insure district's compliance with state and federal regulations and open communication with various constituenciesRespond directly to parents, advocates or legal counsel on disputed matters which require resolution outside of building-based operationsAnalyze and report on the status of the budgets within all departmental units, implement and monitor a system for controlling expendituresSeek, apply for and administer state and federal grants related to Special EducationCoordinate a comprehensive special education program to prepare all students to successfully take the MCAS and perform at the highest possible levelSubmit program documentation and statistical reports as required by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, including but not limited to, federal grants allocations and entitlements. This includes, but not limited to, all Special Education Indicators, theConditions of Assistance:
IDEA Part B Funding Certifications, Circuit Breaker submissions, Equitable Services planning for privately placed and homeschool students and Tier Focus Monitoring activities. Design, implement and evaluate procedures for pre-referral, referral, placement, assignment and reappraisal of students receiving pupil personnel services.Attend and participate in local, regional and state meetings as designated representative of the district and communicate salient information to responsible constituencies. Work effectively with collaboratives in which we maintain membership as well as all other local collaboratives that will assist our students.
Plan staff development and training programs for each specialized unit in the area of responsibilityOversee Medicaid Reimbursement Oversee Special Education Transportation Develop and maintain complete and cumulative individual records of all children receiving services through special education as required by state and federal regulations. Interpret the programs and objectives of areas of responsibility to the Superintendent, School Committee, staff and publicOccasional night work required; attendance at School Committee meetings when required by the Superintendent.
Coordinate and oversee McKinney-Vento processResponsible for Home/Hospital tutoringPerform related duties as required.