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Job Details Position Type : Full Time Salary Range : Undisclosed Description Community Day Charter Public School (CDCPS) seeks a passionate Director of Special Education to work with our school teams, renowned for closing the achievement gap. CDCPS consists of multiple campuses across Lawrence, MA, and serves 1,200 pre-kindergarten to 8th-grade students. We believe in providing our students with a rigorous student-centered academic program while investing in their social, emotional, and holistic well-being. CDCPS has dedicated teams to support our teachers, ensuring our students' success. The Director of Special Education will direct and supervise the special education administrative team for CDCPS and ensure compliance with all federal and state special education laws. As appropriate, and in accordance with the requirements of M.G. L>c71B, and 3A, the Administrator may designate other CDCPS personnel to carry out some of the duties of the administrator. This position is considered full-time, exempt, with a year round school-based schedule, reporting to the Director of Academics. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Program Leadership and Oversight Oversee the entire CDCPS Special Education program, with support from the Assistant Director of Special Education, Special Education Coach, and the Special Education Operations Fellow. Provide educational leadership for program assessment, development, and implementation of research-based methodologies. Ensure Special Education programs and procedures comply with state and federal regulations. Develop and maintain policies and procedures governing evaluation, staffing patterns, and organizational structures. Monitor systems and procedures for special education data collection and record-keeping, ensuring compliance with IEP and 504 regulations. Collaboration and Communication Act as a liaison between Special Education students’ families and the school, especially in guiding families to appropriate out-of-school services and community agencies. Collaborate with Heads of School to support diversified instruction and strategies for low-achieving students. Work cooperatively with building administrators and staff to plan, implement, and manage services for students with disabilities. Collaborate with school leaders on district-wide strategic priorities and initiatives. Work with the Assistant Director to engage the Special Education Parent Advisory Council (PAC). Respond to questions and concerns from families and community members in a timely and professional manner. Compliance and Reporting Oversee the development and compliance of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) in collaboration with Special and General Education staff. Coordinate and prepare mandated federal, state, and local reports, including Tiered Focused Monitoring and Mid-Cycle Reviews. Assist in preparing additional reports requested by the Director of Academics. Assist in preparing mandated state and federal reports within the area of responsibility. Ensure accurate compliance in the application and implementation of state and federal grant funds. Staffing and Professional Development Assist in the recruitment, interviewing, and recommendation of Special Education personnel. Coordinate professional development planning and implementation for Special Education staff and programs. Coordinate the use of contracted student support service providers, including scheduling and budget monitoring. Additional Responsibilities Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Academics. Qualifications Qualifications: Demonstrate a strong commitment to CDCPS' mission, values, educational model through leadership, decision-making and interactions with students, staff and families; Master's degree in special education, educational leadership, or a related field preferred; Licensure as a Special Education Administrator by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; Experience in special education administration or leadership; Knowledge of federal and state special education laws and regulations; Ability to communicate effectively with diverse stakeholders, including students, families, staff, and community members; Strong organizational and management skills; Ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve common goals; and Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

• Community Day Charter Public School participates in the E-Verify program to determine the immigration and work-eligibility status of prospective employees. Please refer to the Notice of E-Verify Participation and the Right to Work documents for more information.
• Community Day Charter Public School is affiliated with The Community Group (TCG), a private, nonprofit organization that has been creating opportunities through education since 1970. TCG manages various programs, including a network of early childhood and out-of-school time programs, a K1-8 charter public school, training programs, and a child care resource and referral program, Child Care Circuit.
• The Community Group is fully committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and to attracting, retaining, developing, and promoting the most qualified employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state or local law. In addition, we are dedicated to providing a work environment free from discrimination and harassment and where employees are treated with respect and dignity.

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