Assistant Director of Student Services at Danvers Public Schools

• Reports To: Director of Student Services
• Supervises: Special Education Staff

Job Description: The professional duties of the Assistant Director of Student Services are outlined, but not limited to, the following job description.

Management of Staff:

• Hires, observes, supervises and evaluates special education staff designated by the Director of Student Services within the consistent and systematic approach embedded in the new teacher evaluation system.
• Oversee caseload assignments, schedules, and building-based due process compliance.
• Provides training and professional development opportunities for general education and special education staff (school and district level staff, PLC groups) in areas such as: federal and state regulations,District procedures, disability awareness, interdepartmental agencies, IEP development, etc.

Management of Programs/District Procedures:

• Assists with the implementation of the long-range and short-range plans for achieving special education goals and objectives in alignment with the district's strategic plan.
• Oversees the ongoing budget costs and projected costs relative to the out-of-district programs throughout the school year and prepares related reports for the School Committee and Finance Committee.
• Monitors referrals to out-of-district placements, and when appropriate, helps to develop in-district specialized programming and assists the Director of Student Services in building capacity within the schools to support students so that they may remain within district and/or to return from out-of-district programs.
• Assists the Director of Student Services in coordinating the special education services for all students with disabilities and ensures that students have access to the Massachusetts State Curriculum Frameworks.
• Works with the Director of Student Services to ensure consistency, cohesion, and coordination of practices across the District.
• Attends all regularly scheduled meetings with the Student Services Administrative Team as convened by the Director of Student Services.
• Assists with the planning and preparation of ESE (Elementary and Secondary) indicators and reviews by implementing and supporting the procedures as outlined in the policy and procedure manual.
• Assists in overseeing the ESY (Extended School Year) programming during the summer.
• Assist in the preparation of the special education budget for the subsequent fiscal year.
• Other duties as designated by the Director of Student Services.

IEP Process:

• Manages complex and challenging cases, as designated by the Director of Student Services, by maintaining effective and professional contact with parents, staff, advocates and outside evaluators.
• Manages special education processes by facilitating and chairing Eligibility Evaluation team meetings
• Reviews IEPs, evaluation reports, and related IEP paperwork for accuracy and completion within the mandated timelines
• Ensures a systematic and consistent approach to the development of IEPs (Individual Education Plans) are written to meet federal and state standards and student needs.

Full time benefited employees at the Danvers Public Schools are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Town of Danvers. Click HERE for a highlight of these benefits.Additional Information:

The Danvers Public School District is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in education and employment. We do not discriminate against individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, national or ethnic origin, or homelessness in the administration of its educational policies, employment policies, and other school-administered programs and activities.

Application Instructions: Apply online via https://danverspublicschools.org/personnel/job-postings/

Qualified candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, transcripts, Valid Massachusetts Educator License as a Special Education Administrator, and 3 current professional references. Resume review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.