LTS Special Education Administrator Grades K-2

Ashland Public Schools is seeking a Long Term Substitute Special Education Administrator for grades K-2 beginning approximately December 21, 2026 and concluding approximately April 16, 2027. The ideal candidate will facilitate all team meetings, provide oversight of special education services for students, provide consultation to the special education team to include related service providers, maintain regulatory compliance for special education timelines and comply with documentation requirements, support the supervision of educational support professionals, and regularly collaborate with the Director of Student Services as well as Warren School Administrators. They will additionally be responsible for a small group of out district students, evaluation educational support professional, and specialized program lead teachers.

Requirements :

Candidates for consideration must have:

DESE Certification as Special Education Administrator or as a Director/Supervisor (covering at least grades K-8) with Special Education Teacher License and SEI Endorsement. Applicants working towards such DESE licenses are welcome to apply

Master’s degree from accredited institution

Minimum of five (5) years of experience as Special Education Teacher or equivalent as deemed appropriate by the Director of Student Services

Experience teaching at the middle school level

Ability to organize, work well with people, direct, supervise, evaluate and motivate others to get results

Demonstrated knowledge of Massachusetts and federal special education laws, regulations, eligibility criteria and ability to implement the special education process to ensure compliance

Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs and related IEP software programs

Knowledge of nature and complexities of a variety of learning disabilities

Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all school personnel and parents

Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) preferred, but not required

Responsibilities:

Supervise and evaluate Educational Support Professionals

Collaborates with Principals/Directors on Special Education Staffing including assisting with hiring of Special Education Staff

Serves as Chairperson for all Team meetings

Oversees the referral process, Team meeting process, and adherence to Individualized Education Programs based upon eligibility guidelines in accordance with federal and state requirements

Responsible for ensuring that all timelines are met and all required paperwork is completed within mandated timelines

Ensures that all services for students identified as special needs are implemented

Assists with the oversight of the distribution of special education paraprofessionals within the buildings

Communicate extra-curricular activities in the building that might require support as outlined in students IEPs

Oversee and ensure scheduling/assignments of paraprofessionals within the buildings as per student IEPs

Participate in bi-monthly special education staff meetings with the Director of Student Services

Support the coordination of professional development activities and in-service training to staff

Ensures adherence to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Coordinated Program Review Standards

Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Student Services and/or building administrator/supervisor