Assistant Department Head for Special Education

Department:

Special Education

Job Title:

Assistant Department Head for Special Education

FLSA Status:

(Exempt/Non-exempt)

Exempt; Unit B

Reports to:

Department Head

GENERAL DESCRIPTION (1-3 LINES DESCRIBING ROLE):

The Assistant Department Head provides special education leadership, including overall insight of staff and programming at the high school.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Master’s Degree or higher in education administration, special education or related field

Massachusetts DESE licensure as an Administrator and Special Educator

Three or more years of experience as an administrator

Demonstrated knowledge of special education regulations

Thorough understanding of achievement assessments and ability to administer and/or interpret them

Ability to effectively supervise, evaluate, coach and mentor teachers, aides, counselors and specialists

Ability to handle multitude of varying and complex issues

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to use technology effectively

Demonstrated organizational skills

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS :

Experience supervising and/or working with special education staff

Experience working in a large school district

Innovative approach to programming

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES (NOT LIMITED TO):

Organize, supervise and evaluate special education staff members

Supervise the development of individual education programs for special education students

Attend special education meetings

Assist the department head in the handing of day-to-day problems that arise within the department

Assist in scheduling special education supports

Assist in scheduling special education meetings

Monitor and provide appropriate consultation services for the department

Other duties as needed

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work Environment:

Majority of work is performed in a school/classroom environment. The noise level in the environment is usually moderate.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job, the teacher is frequently required to walk, stand, sit, talk, and hear. The teacher is regularly required to bend, stoop, crouch and/or kneel. The teacher is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. Must have sufficient mobility to navigate within a large school building.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.