Assistant Director of Compliance, Special Education (BASAS 11B) (SY26-27)

Special Education Assistant Director Of ComplianceBoston Public Schools (BPS) seeks an exceptional Special Education Assistant Director Of Compliance who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners and leaders.The Office of Specialized Services (OSS) collaborates with families, communities, and state agencies to promote improved academic and functional outcomes, self-determination, and regulatory compliance. OSS is focused on accelerating positive outcomes for students with disabilities through equity-based inclusive practices. Our goal is to provide each student on an IEP with the individualized instruction and related services needed to help facilitate success in school and in life, delivered in an educational setting with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.OSS emphasizes improving support to schools by partnering with school superintendents and other district offices in other communities. Goals for this partnership include to:increase access to inclusive opportunities and a continuum of services at all BPS schools in order to ensure the least restrictive environment is available to all students;accelerate positive outcomes for students with disabilities, especially multilingual learners with disabilities; anddecrease rates of non-compliance with special education laws.BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as an education professional.REPORTS TO: Deputy Chief of Services and Accountability or their DesigneeRESPONSIBILITIES:The Assistant Director provides leadership for ComplianceSupport of Professional Development for coordinators, COSE clerks, teachers, paraprofessionals, and staff, including planning and executionProvide Technical Assistance on compliance related matters as they arise to schools and staffAssist in the development of guidance documents for the district and collaborate with the data team to create and disseminate compliance data reports to regional ADs and superintendents, school leaders, and OSSEvaluates, supports, and manages the Equitable Services division. Conducts consultation meetings with private/parochial and homeschooled families. Maintains data on Child Count relative to students placed in private/parochial and homeschooled students.Collaborates across departments and schools, including Charter schools, students in institutional settings, and home/hospital to ensure special education services are provided in these unique circumstancesManages LEA assignmentsManages all aspects of the provision of compensatory services, including tracking the plans, developing avenues to provide compensatory services, managing contracts with vendors who provide compensatory services.The Assistant Director partners with other OSS leadersSenior Program Director for Mediation and 504Regional Assistant DirectorsAssistant Director for Behavioral Health ServicesSenior Program Director for Related ServicesThe Assistant Director collaborates withFamilies as partners in planning and problem solvingOffice of Instructional and Informational Technology - Enrollment Planning and ServicesOffice of Operations Transportation and Facilities DepartmentsOffice of Family and Student EngagementOffices of Human Capital and Labor RelationsOffice of Finance - Budget, Payroll, Purchasing, Contracts DepartmentsOffice of the Legal AdvisorCommunity-Based OrganizationsThe Assistant Director arranges and/or provides professional development, guidance and support toPrincipals and HeadmastersOSS Coordinators and COSE clerksTeachers, Support Service and Related Service ProvidersThe Assistant Director may superviseSchools Unit SupervisorsSchools Unit ClerksSchools Unit Management StaffThe Assistant Director performs other related duties as requested by the Manager of Compliance, Executive Director, or Assistant Superintendent of Special EducationQUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:Master's Degree in a related fieldMA DESE or Board of Registration Licensure in Special Education or Related FieldMA DESE Licensure in Supervision or AdministrationThree (3) years experience teaching or providing services in urban special education or related fieldExperience providing leadership and supervision in urban special education or related fieldDemonstrated knowledge of special education regulations and best practicesCurrent authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their first day of employmentQUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:Experience in special education administration and supervisionProficiency in a language other than EnglishTERMS: BASAS, Group 11B, 12 months, 225 daysPlease refer to (Licensed Staff >> Employee Benefits and Policies) for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.