Anticipated Director of Specialized Programs

TITLE OF POSITION:


Director of Specialized Programs


LOCATION:


Nauset Public Schools


DESCRIPTIVE STATEMENT


OF POSITION:


Organization and supervision of the Preschool as well as of special education students in various programs throughout the districts.


RESPONSIBILITIES:


Coordination and oversight of Preschool programming


Oversight of entrance and exit transitions for Preschool


Evaluation of preschool teachers and educational assistants


Coordination of Extended School Year Services for the District


Confers with administration (Principal and Administrator) regularly regarding student/staff issues, program planning and development, IEP implementations and program evaluation


Ensures school compliance with special education laws and regulations


Works with building-based teams, staff, parents and advocates to develop and implement efficient/effective service delivery models reflecting best practice


Prepares preschool special education student and general education student enrollment projections for following school year


Advises administrators in recommendations of related professional development training for preschool staff


Participates with school administration in interviewing staff


Communicates the need for transportation services of students placed in special programs both in and out of district to the transportation manager


Manages complex and challenging cases, by maintaining effective parent, staff and advocate contact


Works with Administrator, other coordinators to insure consistency, cohesion and coordination of practices across the district


Supports various programs throughout the districts via consultation or direct service as indicated by the Director of Student Services.


QUALIFICATIONS:


MA licensure in Special Education Administrator, MA licensure in Special Education/Early Childhood, MA license in School Administration, Sheltered English Immersion Endorsement (SEI) and familiarity with preschool children and with chairing Team Meeting preferred; Knowledgeable of Massachusetts and federal special education regulations.


SALARY:


$110,000.00 - $125,000.00


AVAILABILITY:


July 1, 2026. 205 Days. The work schedule will consist of 185-day school year plus the equivalent of 20 additional full work days.