Director of Special Education

Position

POSITION: Director of Special Education

LOCATION: District Office

REPORTING: Superintendent

STARTING: 260 Days, July 1 - June 30

Qualified candidates must be NH Certified as a Special Education Administrator or meet eligibility requirements for the Alternative 4 process with the NH Department of Education. Candidates for this position must have a Master’s degree in special education or a related field with five years teaching and/or administrative experience that demonstrates knowledge of current federal and state regulations regarding special education.

The successful candidate will be able to develop, implement, coordinate and supervise special education programs and staff for approximately 2000 students. Exceptional interpersonal skills to respond to parents and advocacy groups. Effective management, collaborative and problem solving skills to refine and enhance programs and services for students with disabilities. Proficiency in technology, oral and written communications is required. Experience as a special education administrator is strongly preferred.

The Nashua School District seeks an enthusiastic, energetic, and experienced administrator who will help to collaborate with district leadership to provide guidance to a team of special education administrators, principals, teachers and special education staff in the implementation of district-wide special education services.

• Oversee and direct the allocation of special education staff and resources to schools in compliance with state standards, student needs and budgetary confines.
• Keep abreast of federal and state mandates; implement changes to keep compliance.
• Develop and manage the budget for special education services, coordinate the implementation of federal and state grants.

Applicants should complete an application online hua.edu and attach their letter of interest for the position, resume, certification, copies of official transcripts and three professional letters of recommendation.

This notice should not be construed to imply that these requirements are the exclusive standards of the position or that this is the exclusive list of job functions associated with this position.

The Nashua Board of Education reaffirms its position of compliance with applicable state and federal laws of nondiscrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information and age in admission to, access to, treatment in or employment in the services, programs and activities of the Nashua School District.