Director of Instructional Support; Special Education
Listed on 2026-03-05
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Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Professional Development
Location: Yarmouth
Beginning July 1, 2026
The Yarmouth School Department is seeking highly skilled, experienced, passionate educational leaders to apply for the district-level position of Director of Instructional Support. Yarmouth Schools serve approximately 1700 students just outside of Portland, Maine and are consistently recognized for excellence in public K-12 education. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, innovative educational leader with excellent communication skills, the ability to build consensus and promote equity, an engaging personality, and a love of learning.
Maine certification as an Administrator of Special Education (030), a Master's degree in education, and a minimum of five years of educational leadership experience is required.
The Yarmouth School Department is seeking highly skilled, experienced, passionate educational leaders to apply for the district-level position of Director of Instructional Support. Yarmouth Schools serve approximately 1700 students just outside of Portland, Maine and are consistently recognized for excellence in public K-12 education. The successful candidate will be a collaborative, innovative educational leader with excellent communication skills, the ability to build consensus and promote equity, an engaging personality, and a love of learning.
Maine certification as an Administrator of Special Education (030), a Master's degree in education, and a minimum of five years of educational leadership experience is required.
Candidates must apply online by Friday, March 27, 2026.
The Yarmouth School Department is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
TITLE:Director of Instructional Support
Minimum Requirements
- State of Maine Certification - Administrator of Special Education (ME 030)
- Master's Degree
- REPORTS TO:
Superintendent of Schools - SUPERVISES:
Special Education staff
- Administer all special education programs, Pre-Kindergarten - Grade 12, as mandated under the IDEA - Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Maine State Special Education Regulations 05-071 Chapter 101. Administer Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
- Ensure compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act.
- Implementation of the district Affinity Action Policy.
- Assist the Director of Teaching & Learning in overseeing Multi-tiered Systems of Support processes.
- Facilitate PreK-12 student support team.
- Assume responsibility for the filing of the required special education reports.
- Assume responsibility for applying for available grants in the areas of special education and other instructional support services.
- Assist the Superintendent in planning and administering the District Special Education Budget and other instructional support services areas.
- Maintain effective interpersonal relationships with other administrative personnel, teaching and non-teaching staff, parents, and students.
- Provide professional development opportunities for special educators and other instructional support personnel through workshops, seminars, courses, professional readings, etc.
- Assume responsibility for personal professional growth and development through involvement with professional organizations, workshops, courses, professional readings, etc.
- Assume responsibility for oversight, monitoring and review of out-of-district placements.
- Facilitates the work of both ad hoc and standing committees as assigned by the superintendent.
EVALUATION:
Performance will be evaluated annually by the Superintendent of Schools with respect to the responsibilities delineated in this job description and goals cooperatively established each year.
The Yarmouth School Department is consistently recognized among the highest performing school districts in Maine, with two National Blue Ribbon School awards since 2018. Continually striving to improve, we are eager to add more innovative, dynamic, and motivated educators to our district. We encourage inquiries from candidates who will contribute to the cultural and ethnic diversity of our district.
Final date to receive applications:
Friday, March 27, 2026 at 4:00 p.m.
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