Boston Public Schools
Assistant Director of Schools and Settings (K-8), Special Education [BASAS 11B]
Boston Public Schools, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
REPORTS TO:
Chief of Specialized Services or Designee
Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional
SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS AND SETTINGS
who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for leaders who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, teachers and leaders are committed to high expectations for achievement, equal access to instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing achievement gaps among subgroups. BPS offers a supportive environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and respects professional skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Director provides leadership for special education settings and is a key member of the Regional support model.
Mentoring and hiring new Assistant Directors
Overseeing mentoring programs for new Assistant Directors
Providing professional development for COSE
Supporting specialized strands and services
Managing partial and full inclusive settings and services
Promoting culturally competent practices
Engaging families as partners
The Assistant Director partners with:
Manager for Compliance and Quality Assurance
Senior Program Director for Mediation
Other Assistant Directors for Schools Units
Assistant Director for Behavioral Health
Collaborations include:
Families in planning and problem-solving
Office of Instructional and Informational Technology - Enrollment Planning and Services
Office of Operations Transportation and Facilities Departments
Office of Family and Student Engagement
Offices of Human Capital and Labor Relations
Office of Finance - Budget, Payroll, Purchasing, Contracts
Office of the Legal Advisor
Community-Based Organizations
The Assistant Director serves as:
Regional administrator
Member of the Senior Leadership Team and the Administrators Group
Partner with Directors for School Settings, Student Services, and Compliance and Quality Assurance in planning and leading monthly SESS Coordinator meetings
Member of the Level Cross-Functional Rapid Support Team led by the Level Academic Superintendent
The role includes arranging and providing professional development, guidance, and support to:
Principals and Headmasters
Special Education Coordinators
Teachers, Support Service, and Related Service Providers
The Assistant Director supervises:
Schools Unit Supervisors
Schools Unit Clerks
Schools Unit Management Staff
Provides specialized leadership across categories of special education or areas of work and performs other duties as requested by the Executive Director of Special Education.
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:
Master’s Degree in a related field
MA DESE or Board of Registration Licensure in Special Education or Related Field
MA DESE Licensure in Supervision or Administration
Three (3) years of experience teaching or providing services in urban special education or related field
Leadership and supervision experience in urban special education or related field
Knowledge of special education regulations and best practices
Current authorization to work in the United States (must be obtained by the first day of employment)
QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:
Experience in special education administration and supervision
Proficiency in a language other than English
TERMS: BASAS, Group 11B, 12 months, 225 days
Please refer to
www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc
(under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. Boston Public Schools adheres to nondiscrimination policies and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status. The district also prohibits retaliation, bias-based intimidation, threats, or harassment that demean individuals’ dignity or interfere with their ability to learn or work.
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Chief of Specialized Services or Designee
Boston Public Schools seeks an exceptional
SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF SCHOOLS AND SETTINGS
who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners, and leaders. This is an exciting opportunity for leaders who desire to serve where their efforts matter. In BPS, teachers and leaders are committed to high expectations for achievement, equal access to instruction, academic proficiency for all students, and closing achievement gaps among subgroups. BPS offers a supportive environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and respects professional skills.
RESPONSIBILITIES: The Assistant Director provides leadership for special education settings and is a key member of the Regional support model.
Mentoring and hiring new Assistant Directors
Overseeing mentoring programs for new Assistant Directors
Providing professional development for COSE
Supporting specialized strands and services
Managing partial and full inclusive settings and services
Promoting culturally competent practices
Engaging families as partners
The Assistant Director partners with:
Manager for Compliance and Quality Assurance
Senior Program Director for Mediation
Other Assistant Directors for Schools Units
Assistant Director for Behavioral Health
Collaborations include:
Families in planning and problem-solving
Office of Instructional and Informational Technology - Enrollment Planning and Services
Office of Operations Transportation and Facilities Departments
Office of Family and Student Engagement
Offices of Human Capital and Labor Relations
Office of Finance - Budget, Payroll, Purchasing, Contracts
Office of the Legal Advisor
Community-Based Organizations
The Assistant Director serves as:
Regional administrator
Member of the Senior Leadership Team and the Administrators Group
Partner with Directors for School Settings, Student Services, and Compliance and Quality Assurance in planning and leading monthly SESS Coordinator meetings
Member of the Level Cross-Functional Rapid Support Team led by the Level Academic Superintendent
The role includes arranging and providing professional development, guidance, and support to:
Principals and Headmasters
Special Education Coordinators
Teachers, Support Service, and Related Service Providers
The Assistant Director supervises:
Schools Unit Supervisors
Schools Unit Clerks
Schools Unit Management Staff
Provides specialized leadership across categories of special education or areas of work and performs other duties as requested by the Executive Director of Special Education.
QUALIFICATIONS - REQUIRED:
Master’s Degree in a related field
MA DESE or Board of Registration Licensure in Special Education or Related Field
MA DESE Licensure in Supervision or Administration
Three (3) years of experience teaching or providing services in urban special education or related field
Leadership and supervision experience in urban special education or related field
Knowledge of special education regulations and best practices
Current authorization to work in the United States (must be obtained by the first day of employment)
QUALIFICATIONS - PREFERRED:
Experience in special education administration and supervision
Proficiency in a language other than English
TERMS: BASAS, Group 11B, 12 months, 225 days
Please refer to
www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc
(under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step. Boston Public Schools adheres to nondiscrimination policies and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics, or military status. The district also prohibits retaliation, bias-based intimidation, threats, or harassment that demean individuals’ dignity or interfere with their ability to learn or work.
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