Assistant Director of Student Services

 

The 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 Summary

The 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 Responsibilties

Building-Based Special Education/Student Services Staff 

 

Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Oversee instructional practices and programs for school-based special education staff
• Assist in the development, training and implementation of the strategies to increase the inclusion of students with disabilities 
• Facilitate Secondary Department Meetings and professional development
• Collaborate 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 procedures
• Attend IEP meetings as needed
• Plan and facilitate professional learning for general and special educators
• Assist in coordinating aspects of the Special Education Extended Year Programs and supervise ESY staff
• Assist in the recruitment, selection, and assignment of all special education personnel
• Collaborate with the Student Services administrative team to ensure compliance with regulation/laws and timely response to parents/guardians
• Assist the Executive Director in supporting building administrators on student related matters including attendance, disciplinary and case management meetings
• Assist in carrying out the District’s Equitable Share responsibilities
• Assist in data collection and reporting for Circuit Breaker and Tiered Focus Monitoring
• Additional duties as may be assigned per the Executive Director

 Education and Training

• Certification from MA DESE as Special Education Administrator, required
• Master’s degree or higher with a concentration in Special Education or related field, required
• At least 5 years teaching experience as a Special Education teacher, preferred
• At 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, preferred
• Full Certification in Wilson and/or Orton Gillingham Rules-Based Reading, preferred
• Experience in the instruction, evaluation and interventions for EL students with disabilities, ESL license preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience supervising Special Education programs
• Ability to work collaboratively as a member of the Office of Student Services Team 
• A 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 agencies
• Deep knowledge of Federal and State Special Education Laws
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills
• Well-organized and proven ability to collaboratively problem solve at all levels of the organization
• Exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
• Working knowledge of relevant technologies: internet and email systems; word processing, presentation, and spreadsheet software; and educational software
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Executive Director may find appropriate and acceptable

Terms of Employment

• Full time (40 hours/week), 215 days/year position
• Salary and fringe benefits are to be established by the Superintendent in accordance with the policies established by the School Committee
• Employment subject to successful completion of background checks pursuant to federal and/or state laws

FLSA Status

Exempt

 

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hingham 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.