Special Services District Administrator -- MDIRSS AOS 91

Mount Desert Island Regional School System AOS 91

Start Date:  July 1, 2025

The preferred candidate will:

• Hold or be eligible for Maine Administrator Certificate 030 or 035
• Have required knowledge of IDEA, Chapter 101 Maine Unified Special Education Regulations, and Section 504 of the Americans with Disabilities Act along with the eligibility criteria for each
• Ensure that students with disabilities in MDIRSS-AOS #91 are identified and receive appropriate services and that all state and federal laws relating to special education and Section 504 compliance are followed
• Have experience in strengthening early childhood education and special education programming for preschool students ages 2 through 4
• Have a strong understanding of behavioral needs and programming for preschool through high school age students
• Have knowledge of, develop, and coordinate individualized programming and group special services and related service components throughout the system
• Monitor the IEP Team process in each building and serve as chairperson when appropriate
• Have knowledge of areas such as interpretation of psycho-educational tests, prescriptive teaching methodologies, curriculum, materials, and progress monitoring
• Complete and oversee all federal grants that pertain to special education funding
• Assume coordination responsibilities of MDIRSS-AOS #91 special services staff
• Consult with building principals in the development of special education budgets
• Perform personnel functions (e.g. interviewing, evaluating, supervising, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining adequate staffing, enhancing productivity of personnel, and meeting the needs of our students
• Collaborate with other district personnel (e.g. school and district office administrators, faculty, staff, etc.) as well as parents for the purpose of implementing and /or maintaining special services and programs
• Be adept at relationship/rapport building, conflict resolution strategies, and team building methods and techniques
• Plan, organize, and coordinate student programming and staff development
• Attend and/or facilitate a wide variety of meetings as needed or assigned (e.g. trainings, hearings, team meetings, workshops, in-service programs, etc.) for the purpose of providing or receiving information

To apply, scan cover letter, resume, transcripts, Maine State Certification, three letters of recommendation, and completed application (found at https://www.mdirss.org/page/employment) as a single PDF document and send it to hiring@mdirss.org.

Accepting applications until a suitable candidate is found.                                                                                                   

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