<p>Leadership Opportunity</p> <p>Director of Special Education</p> <p>Duxbury Public Schools</p> <p>The Duxbury Public Schools is seeking exceptional candidates to apply for the position of Director of Special Education beginning on July 1, 2025.</p> <p>The Director of Special Education is a member of the Senior Leadership Team and is responsible for the design, development, and implementation of special education processes, programs, and curricula to meet the varying learning needs of the students in the Duxbury Public Schools. This is a role for an individual who is equally an effective manager, strategic thought leader, collaborator, listener, and implementer. The right candidate understands the art of utilizing staff efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of students and ensure equitable distribution of caseloads. The Director is a problem-solver who approaches the work with design thinking and is energized by the opportunity to reimagine the district's approach to serving all students and their families. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential components of this position.</p> <p>The minimum qualifications are:</p> <ul> <li>Master's degree from an accredited institution with a broad background in special education, preK-12 education, alternative education, assistive technology, and related therapeutic services. </li><li>Certification from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a Special Education Administrator. </li><li>Five or more years of successful teaching and/or administrative experience. </li><li>Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Committee may find acceptable. </li></ul> <p>Primary Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Oversees special education services for all students ranging in age from 3-22, school nursing department as it relates to medically fragile students, and Medicaid program </li><li>Responsible for students receiving special education services in an alternative settings that include other schools and agencies </li><li>Plans, directs, and coordinates the delivery of special education services in compliance with state and federal laws and regulations </li><li>Monitors the development and implementation of Individual Education Programs </li><li>Provides the Superintendent and Director of Business and Finance with regular updates on the changing variables in the budget </li><li>Assigns testing and evaluation responsibilities </li><li>Supervises and evaluates Special Education Team Chairs, behavior team members, related service providers, and teachers as requested and in conjunction with Building Principals </li><li>Recruits, screens, and recommends staff members for the various positions within the Special Education Department </li><li>Assists with Early Childhood Program and activities that includes community outreach and oversight of the Child Find process </li><li>Prepares the fiscal budget and evaluative reports as well as recommendations in the area of special education </li><li>Prepares and monitors state and federal grants </li><li>Oversees the management of Circuit Breaker and any associated audits </li><li>Oversees coordination of Special Education Transportation in conjunction with the Director of Business and Finance </li><li>Collaborates with general education teachers, special education teachers, related service providers, and consulting staff to develop collaborative and inclusive programs that serve all children </li><li>Attends and participates in meetings of the Duxbury Special Education Parent Advisory Council (SEPAC) </li><li>Participates in appropriate meetings with member collaboratives </li><li>Plans ongoing professional development in conjunction with the Leadership Team </li><li>Coordinates all activities related to DESE oversight including Tiered Focused Monitoring, SSP Indicators, and Problem Resolution Services (PRS) </li><li>Capable of making professional judgments requiring technical knowledge and skills </li><li>Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing </li><li>Ability to work independently and meet deadlines with little supervision </li><li>All other duties assigned by the Superintendent </li></ul> <p>Salary is commensurate with experience and relevant licensure. The Town of Duxbury offers a competitive benefits package that includes health insurance (75% employer-funded), dental insurance, and access to group rates for additional insurance options that include vision insurance, long-term disability, short-term disability, and pet insurance. All Duxbury Public Schools employees and their families have access to the Employee Assistance Program.</p> <p>Please submit a complete application packet that includes a cover letter, resume, 3 current reference letters and evidence of active certifications to Tony Keady at akeady@duxbury.k12.ma.us or apply online at Duxbury Public Schools Employment. The deadline for applications is May 23, 2025.</p> <p>The Duxbury Public Schools serves 2,700 students in four schools: Chandler School (PreK-Grade 2,) Alden School (Grades 3-5), Duxbury Middle School (Grades 6-8), and Duxbury High School (Grades 9-12).</p> <p>Duxbury Public Schools believes that each student's unique identity must be affirmed in order to support a welcoming school-community that engages and empowers all learners. We are committed to the long term work of dismantling systems of inequity in our community to provide obstacle free access to education and to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.</p> <p>The mission of the Duxbury Public Schools is to provide each student with equitable access to achieve personal and academic excellence.</p>