Boston Public Schools
Assistant Director of Compliance, Special Education (BASAS 11B) (SY25-26)
Boston Public Schools, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Job Details
Job ID: 5359610
Job Description
Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks an exceptional SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners and leaders.
OSE collaborates with families, communities, and state agencies to promote improved academic and functional outcomes, self-determination, and regulatory compliance. OSE is focused on accelerating positive outcomes for students with disabilities through equity-based inclusive practices. Our goal is to provide each student on an IEP with the individualized instruction and related services needed to help facilitate success in school and in life, delivered in an educational setting with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.
OSE emphasizes improving support to schools by partnering with school superintendents and other district offices in other communities. Goals for this partnership include to:
increase access to inclusive opportunities and a continuum of services at all BPS schools in order to ensure the least restrictive environment is available to all students;
accelerate positive outcomes for students with disabilities, especially multilingual learners with disabilities; and
decrease rates of non-compliance with special education laws.
BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as an education professional.
REPORTS TO: Manager of Compliance
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Assistant Director provides leadership for Compliance
Support of Professional Development for coordinators, COSE clerks, teachers, paraprofessionals, and staff, including planning and execution
Maintain and monitor documentation of student folders
Provide Technical Assistance to schools and staff
Assist in the development of guidance documents for the district and collaborate with the data to create and disseminate compliance data reports to regional ADs and superintendents, school leaders, and OSE
Represent BPS at Charter and METCO meetings K0-12
Collaborates across departments and schools, including Charter schools, students in institutional settings, and home/hospital to ensure special education services are provided in these unique circumstances
Manages LEA assignments
Manages all aspects of the provision of compensatory services, including tracking the plans, developing avenues to provide compensatory services, managing contracts with vendors who provide compensatory services
The Assistant Director partners with other OSE leaders
Senior Program Director for Mediation and 504
Assistant Directors for Schools Units
Assistant Director for Behavioral Health Services
Assistant Director for Related Services
The Assistant Director collaborates with
Families as partners 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 Departments
Office of the Legal Advisor
Community-Based Organizations
The Assistant Director arranges and/or provides professional development, guidance and support to
Principals and Headmasters
OSE Coordinators and COSE clerks
Teachers, Support Service and Related Service Providers
The Assistant Director may supervises
Schools Unit Supervisors
Schools Unit Clerks
Schools Unit Management Staff
The Assistant Director performs other related duties as requested by the Manager of Compliance, Executive Director, or Assistant Superintendent 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 experience teaching or providing services in urban special education or related field
Experience providing leadership and supervision in urban special education or related field
Demonstrated knowledge of special education regulations and best practices
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their 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 (Licensed Staff >> Employee Benefits and Policies) for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.
Position Type: Central Office
Contact Information
Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
2300 Washington Street
Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
Email: hiringprocess@bostonpublicschools.org
Job ID: 5359610
Job Description
Boston Public Schools (BPS) seeks an exceptional SPECIAL EDUCATION ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF COMPLIANCE who is highly qualified and knowledgeable to join our community of teachers, learners and leaders.
OSE collaborates with families, communities, and state agencies to promote improved academic and functional outcomes, self-determination, and regulatory compliance. OSE is focused on accelerating positive outcomes for students with disabilities through equity-based inclusive practices. Our goal is to provide each student on an IEP with the individualized instruction and related services needed to help facilitate success in school and in life, delivered in an educational setting with their non-disabled peers to the maximum extent appropriate.
OSE emphasizes improving support to schools by partnering with school superintendents and other district offices in other communities. Goals for this partnership include to:
increase access to inclusive opportunities and a continuum of services at all BPS schools in order to ensure the least restrictive environment is available to all students;
accelerate positive outcomes for students with disabilities, especially multilingual learners with disabilities; and
decrease rates of non-compliance with special education laws.
BPS is a great place for those who seek to work in an environment that supports their creativity and innovation, and respects their skills and abilities as an education professional.
REPORTS TO: Manager of Compliance
RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Assistant Director provides leadership for Compliance
Support of Professional Development for coordinators, COSE clerks, teachers, paraprofessionals, and staff, including planning and execution
Maintain and monitor documentation of student folders
Provide Technical Assistance to schools and staff
Assist in the development of guidance documents for the district and collaborate with the data to create and disseminate compliance data reports to regional ADs and superintendents, school leaders, and OSE
Represent BPS at Charter and METCO meetings K0-12
Collaborates across departments and schools, including Charter schools, students in institutional settings, and home/hospital to ensure special education services are provided in these unique circumstances
Manages LEA assignments
Manages all aspects of the provision of compensatory services, including tracking the plans, developing avenues to provide compensatory services, managing contracts with vendors who provide compensatory services
The Assistant Director partners with other OSE leaders
Senior Program Director for Mediation and 504
Assistant Directors for Schools Units
Assistant Director for Behavioral Health Services
Assistant Director for Related Services
The Assistant Director collaborates with
Families as partners 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 Departments
Office of the Legal Advisor
Community-Based Organizations
The Assistant Director arranges and/or provides professional development, guidance and support to
Principals and Headmasters
OSE Coordinators and COSE clerks
Teachers, Support Service and Related Service Providers
The Assistant Director may supervises
Schools Unit Supervisors
Schools Unit Clerks
Schools Unit Management Staff
The Assistant Director performs other related duties as requested by the Manager of Compliance, Executive Director, or Assistant Superintendent 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 experience teaching or providing services in urban special education or related field
Experience providing leadership and supervision in urban special education or related field
Demonstrated knowledge of special education regulations and best practices
Current authorization to work in the United States - Candidates must have such authorization by their 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 (Licensed Staff >> Employee Benefits and Policies) for more information on compensation. Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.
Position Type: Central Office
Contact Information
Boston Public Schools, Office of Human Resources
2300 Washington Street
Roxbury, Massachusetts 02119
Email: hiringprocess@bostonpublicschools.org