Assistant Director of Special Education-Effective 7/1/2026

Assistant Director of Special Education-Effective 7/1/2026 Warwick Public Schools Administration Building - Warwick, Rhode Island This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board, and Warwick Public Schools Job Details

Job ID:

5619149

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Jul 1, 2026 Job Description Warwick Public Schools Assistant Director of Special Education Start Date July 1, 2026 JOB POSTING Job Details Posting

ID 11703

Title Assistant Director of Special Education

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR MAKING APPLICATIONS

As a pre-requisite for making an application for the position of Assistant Administrator of Special Education, interested persons must hold a Bachelor's Degree and Master's Degree from an Accredited college or university, and must hold a Special Education Administrator's certificate issued by the Rhode Island Department of Education.

QUALIFICATIONS

Candidates will be judged on the basis of qualifications for the position. The person whose qualifications are considered to be best among the candidates shall be appointed to the position. Among the qualifications to be considered are: experience in Special Education; curriculum and program development; instructional supervision, staff development; ability to work with teachers, support personnel and administrators; knowledge of special education regulations and problems; educational background; professional activities and involvement; ability to express one's self and to articulate educational issues and concerns; personality and general demeanor. Candidate must have a broad understanding of the instructional program of the school system and the special services that support it. Also, the candidate must be adept at working with people to achieve common goals and should be able to interpret and initiate intricate directions and guidelines from federal and state regulations with regard to special education.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED

Serve (as necessary) as LEA of Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings in his/her assigned areas. Observe and consult with building principals and assist in the evaluation of teachers in the Special Education Assist in disciplinary conferences at the central office level when the case involves an identified special education student whose due process rights must be considered. Aid in transition and provide oversight of all out-of-district placements Aid in extended school year Review and approve all activities in the referral/placement process to ensure compliance with state and federal Organize and develop ongoing in-service training and staff development for School Department personnel in order to revise current practices relating to mainstreaming, inclusion, collaborative teaching, provide staff development to all school department staff. Assist in the preparation of the Special Services budget, assessment of staffing needs, development of grants and state- mandated reports. Other appropriate administrative and supervisory duties as assigned by the Director of Special Salary Range $120,000 to $128,000.00 12 month position Location Administration Building Posting Status Active Minimum

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$120,000 to $128,000 Per Year