DIRECTOR OF STUDENT SERVICES

MEDWAY PUBLIC SCHOOLS Educational Leadership Opportunity Exceptional Leaders are Invited to Apply for the Position of Director of Student Services About Medway The Medway Public Schools is the public school district of Medway, Massachusetts. Medway, with an approximate population of 13,000, is in the Metrowest area of Massachusetts and is situated equidistant between Boston, Massachusetts, and Providence, Rhode Island. About the Medway Public Schools Our district is dedicated to providing a comprehensive education that fosters both academic achievement and personal growth. We serve approximately 2,200 students from Pre-Kindergarten to Grade 12, embracing the increasing diversity of our student body. Our four schoolsMcGovern Elementary (PK-1), Burke-Memorial Elementary (2-4), Medway Middle School (5-8), and Medway High School (9-12)work collaboratively to create a supportive and stimulating learning environment.Renowned for our academic excellence, the Medway Public Schools consistently rank among the top districts in Massachusetts. Guided by the 2025-2030 Medway Public Schools Strategic Plan, we are proud of our innovative curriculum, which includes Science of Reading, Investigating History, Project Lead the Way, Advanced Placement Courses, and Innovation Pathways. Performance Responsibilities:

• Provides effective leadership and vision for all schools and district in the area of special education and related services.
• Works in collaboration with other school and district administrators as a member of the Medway Leadership Team.
• Engages in activities to promote achievement of the district vision and mission.
• Makes recommendations for program improvement.
• Prepares and submits all special education reports required by local, state and federal agencies.
• Reviews and makes recommendations to the superintendent for the development of the special education and classroom support services budget.
• Administers the special education and student support services budget allocations.
• Writes and manages all special education grants.
• In cooperation with building principals, participates in the generation of performance evaluations of all special education and student support personnel.
• Prepares and submits such reports as may be required by the superintendent or school committee in a timely manner.
• Ensures that the district's guidance services provide for the developmental needs of students, in addition to providing college placement assistance.
• Coordinates home/hospital services for eligible students.
• Makes decisions on appropriate educational placements, services, and transportation for students with special needs both within and outside the district.
• Plans and implements professional development for special education staff members.
• Monitors student support teams.
• Works in partnership with the Medway Special Education Parent Advisory Council.
• Participates actively in job-alike groups at the local and regional level.
• Serves as the districts 504 coordinator.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the superintendent.

Education and Experience:

• Appropriate certification
• Masters Degree in educational administration
• Minimum of five years of teaching experience and at least three years of special education administrative experience
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find acceptable

Hiring Timeline Job posting to close: May 4, 2025First round of interviews to be held: May 8, 2026District site visits to be held: Week of May 11, 2026 Additional Details Salary Range: $135,000 - $175,000 annuallyFor more information, please contact: Carly Hofstra, Human Resources Manager, Medway Public Schools, 45 Holliston Street, Medway, MA 02053, Email: [email protected]