About this role
Department: Special Education FLSA Status (Exempt/Non-exempt): Non-Exempt, Unit B Reports To: Department Head SUMMARY The Assistant Department Head provides special education leadership, including overall insight of staff and programming at the high school. 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
• Experience with innovative approach to programming
JOB FUNCTIONS
• 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 and meetings
• Monitor and provide appropriate consultation services for the department
• Consistent and on-time attendance is required for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed
• Consistent, reliable and punctual attendance is essential for supervision and instruction of the students
• Responsible for implementing “other job related duties” as needed.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to operate computer, printer, telephone, copier, facsimile machine, and all other standard office equipment
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Sufficient mobility to navigate within a large or small school building
• Regularly required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds
__ In compliance with state and federal laws, Newton Public Schools is committed to equity, anti-racism and a nondiscrimination policy for students, employees and prospective applicants. All educational and employment determinations are based on an individual's qualifications and achievements without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, ancestry, homelessness, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by state and/or federal statute.