Assistant Director of Special Services - Grades 6-12 (JobID 1172)

REGIONAL SCHOOL UNIT NO. 57

Office of the Superintendent

Waterboro, Maine 04087

Assistant Director of Special Services- Grades 6-12

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Accepting complete online application packets until May 2, 2025 or until a suitable candidate is found.

POSITION SUMMARY: To support the administration, coordination and supervision of RSU 57 Special Education services and programming. 

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Services

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s Degree in Special Education.
2. A minimum of five years of educational experience.
3. Eligible for State of Maine 035 Assistant Director of Special Education or 030 Director of Special Education Certification.

• Evidence of ability to provide educational and administrative leadership.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Contributes to the development of the total school philosophy of education as detailed in RSU 57s Strategic Plan.
2. Participates in IEP team meetings.
3. Collaborates with school teams including; IEP teams, Instructional Support Network, Multi Tiered Systems of Supports 
4. Monitors compliance of special education paperwork.
5. Evaluates on an ongoing basis for 6-12 Special Education Programming including Functional Life Skills, Day Treatment and Work Experience Program
6. Collaborates in establishing guidelines for 6-12 special education curriculum to support alignment with general education curriculum and meet student needs.
7. Provides case management to students in grades 6-12 who attend out of district placements.
8. Assists with collecting Special Education Data.
9. Assists with teacher and educational technician supervision and evaluation
10. Monitors staff training needs and facilitates staff training when appropriate.
11. Provides guidance to special education personnel, general education personnel and administration regarding special education topics.
12. Performs such other tasks and assumes such other responsibilities determined by the Director of Special Services.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary, work year and working conditions to be established by the RSU 57 School Board. 

EVALUATION: Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the School Board’s policy on evaluation. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, climb stairs, lift (ranging from 25-75 lbs depending on student size), bend, pull, push, walk, kneel, crouch, and perform other physical tasks that may be required from time to time. 

NOTE: The above job description reflects the general requirements necessary to describe the principal functions or responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be interpreted as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job, either at present or in the future. 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

RSU 57 Massabesic School District is committed 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.