Assistant Director of Student Services

More Results Previous jobRogers International School: Long-Term... School Psychologist SY 26/27 - Student...Next job Assistant Director of Student ServicesEmployer Hingham Public Schools Location Hingham, MA Closing date May 21, 2026View more categoriesView less categoriesSpecialty Student & Scholar Services Position Type Assistant Director Hours Full-time Employment Type Permanent Organization Type College / UniversityApply on websiteYou need to sign in or create an account to save a job.Send jobJob DetailsAssistant Director of Student ServicesThe Hingham Public Schools is seeking an exceptional and dynamic candidate to serve as the Assistant Director of Student Services for the upcoming school year beginning in July 2026. The Assistant Director of Student Services will join a supportive team that places a high priority on putting students first in all decisions, collaboration, creativity, flexibility, and commitment to the goals of the District and to our students, families and staff.The Hingham Public Schools are an inclusive community for all students and staff and serve over 3,500 students in grades PreK-12 and our 18-22 programming. The Hingham Public Schools provides a culture that promotes academic growth and social emotional learning for every student that ensures a high quality teaching and learning experiences through the purposeful individualized design of rigorous, supportive and equitable instruction.Job SummaryThe Assistant Director of Student Services provides instructional leadership for special education staff, assists the Executive Director in meeting of all special education and Civil Rights compliances, assists in the implementation and monitoring of the Special Education strategic improvement plan, independently develops and delivers evidenced-based professional development for K-12 educators and related services staff, is able to gather and synthesize student data across all grade level bands and along with Executive Director of Student Services provides leadership support and educator evaluation for specialized programs to K-12 schools.Supervisory ResponsibiltiesBuilding-Based Special Education/Student Services StaffResponsibilities (include But Are Not Limited To)Oversee instructional practices and programs for school-based special education staffAssist in the development, training and implementation of the strategies to increase the inclusion of students with disabilitiesFacilitate Secondary Department Meetings and professional developmentCollaborate with building-based secondary Principals, Directors, and other district administrators regarding pre-referral and referral procedures; special education programming; and implementation of legal mandates, compliance, and secondary transition proceduresAttend IEP meetings as neededPlan and facilitate professional learning for general and special educatorsAssist in coordinating aspects of the Special Education Extended Year Programs and supervise ESY staffAssist in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of all special education personnelCollaborate with the Student Services administrative team to ensure compliance with regulation/laws and timely response to parents/guardiansAssist the Executive Director in supporting building administrators on student related matters including attendance, disciplinary and case management meetingsAssist in carrying out the District’s Equitable Share responsibilitiesAssist in data collection and reporting for Circuit Breaker and Tiered Focus MonitoringAdditional duties as may be assigned per the Executive Director Education and TrainingCertification from MA DESE as Special Education Administrator, requiredMaster’s degree or higher with a concentration in Special Education or related field, requiredAt least 5 years teaching experience as a Special Education teacher, preferredAt least 5 years of administrative and supervisory experience in special education within a public school setting that includes consultation, coaching and modeling of effective, research-based interventions/supports to paraprofessionals, teachers, and school-based administrators, preferredFull Certification in Wilson and/or Orton Gillingham Rules-Based Reading, preferredExperience in the instruction, evaluation and interventions for EL students with disabilities, ESL license preferredAdditional QualificationsExperience supervising Special Education programsAbility to work collaboratively as a member of the Office of Student Services TeamA proven ability to relate to a variety of constituencies, including but not limited to, administrators, parents, teachers, school committee members, other school staff, human service and governmental agenciesDeep knowledge of Federal and State Special Education LawsOutstanding written and verbal communication skillsWell-organized and proven ability to collaboratively problem solve at all levels of the organizationExceptional interpersonal and presentation skillsWorking knowledge of relevant technologies: internet and email systems; word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software; and educational softwareSuch alternatives to the above qualifications as the Executive Director may find appropriate and acceptableTerms of EmploymentFull time (40 hours/week), 215 days/year positionSalary and fringe benefits are to be established by the Superintendent in accordance with the policies established by the School CommitteeEmployment subject to successful completion of background checks pursuant to federal and/or state lawsFLSA StatusExemptEqual Opportunity EmployerHingham Public Schools does not discriminate in its educational and/or operational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability or handicap, sex or gender (including pregnancy), gender identify and/or expression (including a transgender identity), sexual orientation, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.Share this job Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Apply on websiteSend jobApply on websiteYou need to sign in or create an account to save a job.Get job alertsCreate a job alert and receive personalized job recommendations straight to your inbox.Create alert