Special Education Coordinator

Special Education Coordinator

NFI Massachusetts, Inc. is seeking an experienced and collaborative Special Education Coordinator to oversee SEIS educational services within the Evolutions 1 & 2 Intensive Residential Treatment Program (IRTP) in Westborough, MA. This position supports students with complex psychiatric, behavioral, and educational needs within a highly structured therapeutic setting while ensuring compliance with DESE regulations, SEIS requirements, IDEA, and agency policies.

The Special Education Coordinator serves as a member of the IRTP Leadership Team and works closely with NFI clinical and residential staff, SEIS leadership, families, and sending school districts to support high-quality educational programming and student success.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and oversight of special education services and programming
• Ensure compliance with DESE regulations, IDEA, SEIS requirements, and agency policies
• Monitor IEP implementation, facilitate IEP meetings, and oversee progress reporting, evaluations, and standardized testing
• Maintain required DESE, SEIS, DMH, and FERPA-compliant documentation
• Support teachers in delivering standards-aligned, trauma-informed instruction within a therapeutic setting
• Ensure implementation of accommodations, modifications, behavior supports, and clinical recommendations
• Coordinate transition planning, assessments, and related educational services
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to align educational and treatment goals
• Participate in leadership and senior administrative meetings alongside department heads to support and guide program operations
• Supervise and support Special Education Department staff, including teachers, related service providers, and administrative staff
• Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and professional development initiatives
• Assist with special education budgets, reporting, transportation coordination, and program operations
• Maintain communication with families, sending districts, SEIS leadership, and outside agencies

Qualifications

• Massachusetts DESE Special Education Administrator License required
• Master's degree in Special Education, Educational Leadership, or related field preferred
• Minimum of 35 years of experience in special education leadership or administration
• Strong knowledge of DESE regulations, IEP development, and special education compliance requirements
• Experience supporting students with emotional, behavioral, or psychiatric needs
• Experience in residential, clinical, or alternative education settings preferred
• Knowledge of DMH, SEIS, and institutional education programming preferred
• Strong leadership, communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices and multidisciplinary treatment environments preferred

Position Details

• Salary Range: $90,000- $100,000
• Full-time, exempt position
• Specialized school setting within a secure DMH IRTP program
• Reports to the IRTP Division Director
• This position is not eligible for participation in the Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (MTRS).

NFI Massachusetts offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (multiple plan options)
• Generous Paid Vacation Package + 11 Paid Holidays + Paid Sick Leave
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with potential employer match
• Company-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2,500 per year)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)
• Voluntary Benefits: Pet Insurance, Home & Auto, Legal Plan & more!
• Employee Referral Bonus Program

NFI Massachusetts Inc., is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We seek to empower individuals and support the diversity and inclusivity within our workforce.

NFI Massachusetts participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility as part of the I-9 verification process.

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