About us: CAPS Collaborative will work in partnership with districts to provide programs and services of the highest quality. To provide these services, we adhere to the following values:
· To commit every aspect of the organization to providing exceptional educational opportunities for students.
· To demonstrate quality and responsiveness by becoming the first choice of districts for programs and services.
· To be a customer-focused organization that constantly evaluates district needs.
· To integrate quality, integrity, respect and teamwork into every aspect of the organization.
· To demonstrate accountability through constantly evaluating results and progress toward goals.
· To implement programs and services in the most cost-effective manner and to exercise due diligence in financial decision making.
· We will work in partnership with districts to ensure that students transition to the least restrictive environment in their home school district.
About the role: The Director of Services shall, under the direction of the Executive Director support facilitation of an inclusive model for student services, that is based upon best practices. The Director of student services will facilitate meetings and is responsible for completing all required paperwork within appropriate timelines for Individual Education Plans of students as well as referral packets that come to the Collaborative. The Director of Student Services will provide oversight and support to program coordinators and support program development.
Responsibilities: · Facilitate all initial and reevaluation team meetings in compliance with state and federal regulations.
· Maintains accurate records on all students receiving special education services and monitors special education programs and service delivery throughout the Collaborative.
· The Director of Student Services will assist in the coordination of, and in some cases, may provide staff development and workshops/training regarding special education issues and support teacher development through consultation and lead department meetings.
· Consults and case conferences with special education teachers, general education teachers, related service providers and administrators regarding individual student needs.
· Assists in the transition of students across grade levels, programs, and buildings, as well as new students to the school.
· Facilitates the Chapter 688 referral process and application through the EOHHS Virtual Gateway and/or general referrals to adult service agencies.
· Responsible for collaborating and communicating with outside agencies, community entities, and adult services.
· Assists with the collection and analysis of data related to post-secondary outcomes and compliance indicators to DESE state performance plan.
· Participates in BSEA proceedings and other dispute resolution meetings as needed.
· Other job-related duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
Candidate requirements: At least five years of teaching or related experience required. Five years of special education administration experience required. Special Education Administrator License.
