Director of Special Services-Anticipated
Apply NowCompany: Scotch Plains - Fanwood Public Schools
Location: District Heights, MD 20747
Description:
Position Type:
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
3/6/2025
Location:
District
Date Available:
July 1, 2025
Closing Date:
Until FilledSALARY: Salary to be determined by the SPF-BOE
(The district will also consider the employment of an Interim Director)
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Special Services will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and supervison of special education programs and special services within the district, spanning grades P-12. This includes ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, developing and implementing effective programs, fostering a collaborative environment among staff, students, families, and community partners, contributing to the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and leading key educational initiatives and frameworks.
REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Interested individuals should apply on-line @ www.spfk12.org.
Posting will remain open until position is filled.
Office of Human Resources
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools
512 Cedar Street
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA EMPLOYER/ADA
Administration/Director
Date Posted:
3/6/2025
Location:
District
Date Available:
July 1, 2025
Closing Date:
Until FilledSALARY: Salary to be determined by the SPF-BOE
(The district will also consider the employment of an Interim Director)
JOB SUMMARY:
The Director of Special Services will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and supervison of special education programs and special services within the district, spanning grades P-12. This includes ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations, developing and implementing effective programs, fostering a collaborative environment among staff, students, families, and community partners, contributing to the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS), and leading key educational initiatives and frameworks.
REQUIREMENTS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- NJ School Administrator or Principal Certification.
- Provide leadership and vision for the special education department, aligning with the district's goals and commitment to inclusive practices.
- Have excellent administrative and teaching experience and have worked with students with special needs.
- Work effectively with families to foster strong partnerships and ensure their active involvement in their child's education.
- Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of special education programs while ensuring they meet the diverse needs of students with disabilities.
- Develop and implement, in compliance with state and federal mandates, special education programs.
- Collaborate with district administration, teachers, paraprofessionals and other school staff to ensure the successful inclusion of students with disabilities in general education classrooms.
- Maintain data driven decision making processes, using data to monitor program effectiveness and student progress across all grade levels to make recommendations for programming.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and monitoring of the district's Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) framework, ensuring alignment between special education services and general education interventions. This includes collaborating with MTSS teams to provide expertise on student needs, appropriate interventions, and data driven decision making.
- Exhibit a personality that demonstrates integrity, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills to relate well with all stakeholders.
Interested individuals should apply on-line @ www.spfk12.org.
Posting will remain open until position is filled.
Office of Human Resources
Scotch Plains-Fanwood Public Schools
512 Cedar Street
Scotch Plains, NJ 07076
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ADA EMPLOYER/ADA