Special Education Administrator Methuen High School

Special Education Administrator Methuen High School JobID: 306

Position Type:

Administration/Director

Date Posted:

6/25/2024

Location:

Methuen High School

Closing Date:

Until filled

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METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

VACANCY NOTICE

Title: Special Education Administrator, Methuen High School

Anticipated Opening for the 2024/2025 School Year- This position is contingent upon sufficient funding and enrollment.

POSITION SUMMARY:

To coordinate the special education evaluation process from the referral point until the receipt of an approved Individualized Education Program (IEP) and manage the compliance processes while maintaining timely, responsive and proactive communication with parents and collateral agencies. Implement new processes and procedures as dictated by changes in federal and state special education regulations.

OUR MISSION:

Methuen Public Schools enrolls approximately 7000 in a total of five schools. Methuen Public Schools has four PK-8 schools: the Comprehensive Grammar School, the Marsh Grammar School, the Tenney Grammar School, the Timony Grammar School, and one comprehensive high school: Methuen High School. We are a diverse sub-urban/urban community and designated a Gateway City. Our schools celebrate diversity and acceptance of students and families from differing backgrounds. We are committed to setting high expectations of all students and faculty in Methuen Public Schools. Methuen Public Schools students will achieve academic, social-emotional, and civic success. They will attain technological, cultural, and social knowledge to allow them to succeed in college and careers. Students will inspire the community through citizenship, leadership, and their commitment to lifelong learning.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Valid Massachusetts Administrator license in Special Education Administrator

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

At least a Master's Degree in the area of major study.

SKILLS AND ABILITY:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form;

• Use evidence-based research practices and data to most effectively guide increasing student growth and achievement using proactive and solution-focused approaches to meeting student needs.

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, parents, staff and the community.

• Work independently, prioritize tasks, and manage several projects simultaneously

• Perform duties with awareness of all district requirements, state and federal laws, and Methuen School policies.

• Work with students of diverse backgrounds with diverse needs in an equitable and inclusive manner.

• Maintain appropriate confidential records.

• React professionally and objectively to unpredictable situations (e.g. environmental changes, behavior/aggression, seizure activity, etc.).

• Operate and/or acquire skills to operate a computer and related software including but not limited to Google and use instructional technology and data systems appropriately and work with students to facilitate their use of instructional technology.

• Strong collaborative, counseling, advising, teaching, coaching, and leadership skills to support student programming and work in a team setting.

• Strong organizational skills to balance the responsibilities of a high demand position.

• Knowledge of specialized content areas as well as any related laws and procedures.

• Ability to plan and implement services and supports within multi-tiered systems of support based on district and school objectives and the needs and abilities of assigned students.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and is subject to change by the employer, as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.

• Provide leadership and coordination of IEP compliance processes.

• Maintain compliance with all state and federal regulations.

• Conduct initial and re-evaluation IEP meetings and any other meetings as directed by the Director of Student Services and/or the MHS Special Education Program Coordinator.

• Provide consultation to special education professional staff as needed.

• Collaborate with the MHS Special Education Program Coordinator to organize and conduct professional development for high school special education professional and support staff.

• Collaborate with the MHS Special Education Program Coordinator to identify areas of need in programming in the high school.

• Maintain timely communication with parents/guardians and collateral contacts

• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services and/or the MHS Special Education Program Coordinator

REPORTS TO:

MHS Special Education Program Coordinator and MHS Supervising Principal

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Unit B

Only online applications will be accepted.

Methuen Public Schools is committed to establishing a diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment focused on teaching and learning. A team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our students better. We welcome all qualified applicants.