Interim Director of Student Services

About the role

The Interim Director of Student Services provides leadership and continuity for the District's Student Services Department during a period of transition. Reporting to the Superintendent, the Interim Director oversees the day-to-day operation of Special Education, Section 504, and related student services programs, ensuring continued compliance with state and federal requirements and continuity of support for students, families, and staff.

Essential Functions

• Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of the Student Services Department, including Special Education, Section 504, and grant-funded programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for principals, staff, families, and outside agencies on Student Services matters.
• Represent the District at relevant Board, Committee, and community meetings as assigned.
• Ensure continued compliance with IDEA, Section 504/ADA, and applicable state and federal special education requirements.
• Oversee the maintenance and security of department records, including IEPs, 504 plans, and required state and federal reporting.
• Maintain existing special education service delivery, staffing structures, and student placements.
• Continue existing social-emotional programming and multi-tiered systems of support already in place.
• Build trust with staff and families by being visible, responsive, and consistent, and by carrying forward the District's active family engagement and communication efforts.
• Coordinate with building administrators to address time-sensitive student and program needs as they arise.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education, School Administration, or a related field.
• Current Massachusetts administrator licensure appropriate to the role, or eligibility to obtain.
• Significant experience in special education administration, including knowledge of IEP development, evaluation, and compliance requirements.
• Prior experience in a district-level or building-level Student Services leadership role preferred.
• Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to step into an established department and maintain continuity.