<p>Assistant Director of Special Education</p> <p>Lynn Public Schools is guided by its mission, vision, and core values.</p> <p>Mission - The Lynn Public Schools commits to providing our students with a safe inclusive learning environment that inspires and promotes individual academic and personal growth.</p> <p>Vision - Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, Lynn Public Schools commits to supporting the intellectual, vocational, academic and social-emotional success of all of our students. We create equitable conditions for all students to thrive in a global society. With a focus on equity, excellence, and innovation, the district serves 17,193 students across 28 schools.</p> <p>Core Values - The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing, increasingly diverse and connected world. In our partnered effort to prepare students for this world, we are equally committed to:</p> <ul> <li>Inclusiveness </li><li>Shared responsibility </li><li>Collaborative relationships </li><li>High expectations </li><li>Inspiring life-long learning </li></ul> <p>JOB DETAILS</p> <p>Works under the direction of the Administrator of Special Education in the direction and coordination of special education programs in a public school system to teach students with disabilities. Formulates policies and procedures for new or revised programs or activities, such as screening, placement, education and training of students. Evaluates special education programs to ensure that objectives for student's education are met. Interprets laws, rules and regulations to students, parents, and staff. Recruits, selects, trains, and evaluates staff.</p> <p>QUALIFICATIONS</p> <ul> <li>Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university. </li><li>Master's Degree from an accredited college or </li><li>Massachusetts Certification in Special Education required </li><li>Five years of successful experience in the field of special education </li><li>Experience with the rules and regulations of the Department of Education, as well as the Legal Issues. </li></ul> <p>PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES</p> <ul> <li>Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned building Principals, Special Education Department Heads, Lead Special Education Teachers, and other school-based staff, providing support in creative problem solving, case consultation, staffing concerns, student and family issues, procedural guidance, and service delivery coordination for those schools. </li><li>Evaluates, on an ongoing basis, the assigned special education program area within their specialty (ex. PreK, COACh Program, etc.)-assessing curriculum, student data, procedures, and individual student needs and achievements to ensure effective, inclusive teaching practices that support diverse learning needs and promote equitable access to FAPE </li><li>Collaborates with external specialists, agencies and service providers to ensure comprehensive and cohesive support for students. </li><li>Assists in the implementation of school policies to include special education needs. </li><li>Recommends policies and programs essential to the needs of students with disabilities. </li><li>Keeps informed of all legal requirements governing special education and notifies all staff of any changes in the law. </li><li>Available to all TEAM Chairs with regards to legal questions and the IEP process. </li><li>Provides leadership in establishing new programs and developing improved understanding of existing programs. </li><li>Develops and initiates survey programs for continuous identification of students with disabilities. </li><li>Evaluates existing programs as an ongoing responsibility, and recommends changes, and additions as needed. </li><li>Develops procedures for referral, securing medical reports, psychological examination, and placement of students with handicaps. </li><li>Assumes responsibility for compiling, maintaining, and filling all reports and records legally required or administratively useful. </li><li>Processes all waiver applications with the Department of Education and supports DESE Public School Monitoring needs applicable to the role. </li><li>Coordinates and monitors "Child Find: Program with Child Find Coordinator and be responsible for carrying out multi-disciplinary team decisions for all school placements. </li><li>Assists in the development of Individual Education Programs (IEP's). </li><li>Reviews and signs IEPs for schools on their caseload. </li><li>Establishes and fosters effective communication with families, staff members, and community agencies relating to special education. </li><li>Evaluates special education staff in collaboration with appropriate building principal. </li><li>Pursues State and Federal grant applications and prepares reports and statistical data required. </li><li>Responsible for the recruitment and recommendation of employment of special education staff. </li><li>Assumes other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Superintendent or Administrator of Special Education. </li><li>Consults with Administrator and Deputy Administrator of Special Education and Team Chairs with all attorney requests and concerns regarding an individual's IEP </li></ul> <p>REPORTS TO: Administrator of Special Education</p> <p>EVALUATION: Administrator of Special Education</p> <p>TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:</p> <p>WORK YEAR: Twelve Month Position</p> <p>HOURS: Regular hours: 7:45 - 3:45 M-Th;7:45-2:45 Friday and school vacation days</p> <p>Summer hours: 7:45-2:45 M-Th; 7:45-12:45 Friday</p> <p>SALARY: To Be Determined</p> <p>BENEFITS: The City of Lynn offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis. Please see the website: City of Lynn for more details.</p> <p>An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).</p> <p>All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.</p> <p>Non-Discrimination Policy</p> <p>It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5, M.G.L., Ch.151, if and as applicable. Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.</p>