Coordinator of Special Education / Student Services

NOTICE OF VACANCYCoordinator of Special Education / Student ServicesTantasqua Regional High SchoolAnticipated Start Date: 2026-2027Reports To: Principal/Special Education DirectorResponsibilities: To coordinate and facilitate mandated special education laws and procedures while fostering collaboration and communication between parents and students to improve understanding of inclusive education and student needs within the school community.Essential Functions: 1.Working with the Director of Special Education and the Building Principal to supervise and evaluate special education staff and programs. 2.Assists the Principal in coordinating and maintaining support services program development and oversight, including sub-separate programs.3.Facilitate and coordinate the referral and evaluation process, IEP development, and student placement to ensure that all IEPs are fully implemented and reflective of the best interest of the student and school system. 4.Act as liaison to Special Education Director regarding student planning, evaluation, placement, and IEP development for students in both out-of-district placements and in-district placements.5.Act as liaison between the Director of Special Education, building administrators, and special education staff.6.Working jointly with the Director of Special Education and the Building Principal to schedule and develop in-service workshops, training, and materials to inform members of the community and school personnel of current practices in education. 7.Serve on teams to determine appropriate pre-referral interventions.8.Facilitate collaboration between Teams to find the best combination of educational and therapeutic services for students in need of special education.9.Meet regularly with special education staff, and periodically with regular education staff to discuss the status of the special education program and students.10.Act as a liaison to parents to facilitate communication with Team members or address student or program concerns.

11.Work with special education staff to monitor and assess the quality of evaluations, reports, and services to students.12.Networks with outside agencies13.Assess the effectiveness of student services and interventions.14.Coordinates staff and student schedules, budget development, and commits resources applicable.15.Assumes responsibility of Team Chair.16.Coordinates Statewide AssessmentsAbility to: Solve practical problems with the staffGive a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule formMaintain a professional demeanor at all timesUnderstand and carry out oral and written instructionsEstablish and maintain filing systems Communicate professionally via telephone, email, and onsite visitsPrepare and maintain various reports and correspondence using current computer applications Devise or adapt office procedures in response to changing organizational needsProficiently operate standard office equipmentAdhere to district policies, rules, and regulations applicable to the school siteMaintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of workKnowledge of: Strong written and verbal communication skillsCurrent technology and software applications Office organization, procedures, and practicesPrinciples and procedures of record keepingQualifications: Broad background in Special EducationEvidence of the ability to perform each essential function satisfactorily Approved CORI and Fingerprint resultsEducationA Masters Degree or HigherDESE Administrator/Director LicenseAnticipated Salary - $115,000.00Physical DemandsThe physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job, as described above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 50 poundsAnticipated Salary: $115,000.00Dr. Peter Dufresne, PrincipalTantasqua Regional High School319 Brookfield Rd.Fiskdale, MA [email protected]: 1-12-2026 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 1-20-2026