BEDFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Bedford, Massachusetts
Job Description
Program Administrator for Special Education Grades 6-8
Long Term Substitute
September-December 2025
Qualifications:
Reports To: Building Principals and Special Education Director
Supervises: Members of Department (Grades 6-8)
Job Goal: Implement the goals and objectives of the school and the mission of the
Special Education Department. To plan, organize, and supervise the staff and the instructional program for the Special Education Department
Work Year: In accordance with the Bedford Education Association Contract
Salary/Benefits: In Accordance with the Bedford Schools Teachers’ Contract
Performance Responsibilities:
Report to building principals about matters of special education/regular education coordination relative to curriculum, instruction, assessment, and IEP implementation.
Report to the Special Education Director regarding matters governed by special education regulations, policies, and procedures, and high-profile cases.
Interview and make appropriate recommendations regarding the appointment and reappointment of personnel for the department.
Supervise and evaluate the performance of staff.
Orient staff new to the department.
Promote the professional development of department members.
Meet with other Program Administrators and Directors to discuss common problems and to suggest school policy.
Conduct regular meetings with department members to develop and to improve program content and practices.
Approve all initial requests for attendance at professional meetings, conferences, and leaves of absence.
Prepare special reports as requested by the Principals and Special Education Director.
Assist in the preparation of the master schedule and special education liaison assignments.
Conduct special education educational assessments for Initial and 3 Year Reevaluations as assigned by the Director of Special Education.
Chair Initial and Re-Evaluation Team Meetings.
Consult on all complex special education student cases, especially those that involve disciplinary action and/or possible transfer to an Out-of-District placement or the return from an Out-of-District placement.
Promote early intervening and other proactive initiatives that help expand the capacity of the schools to meet the diverse needs of the student body without relying solely on special education services.
Work with staff to develop in-house special education programs and services to meet the diverse needs of our students.
Where appropriate, participate in the selection and recommendation for adoption of textbook and curricula activities.
Coordinate the work of Teaching Assistants within the assigned program area.
Participate in and coordinate transitions of Special Education students into JGMS and BHS.
Consult with the Guidance Department regarding schedules of special education students and transition planning and services.
Oversee the coordination of state and local assessment accommodations for Special Education students.
Participate in those activities that keep him or her current with new trends in assigned program areas.
Perform other tasks as assigned by the Principals or the Special Education Director.
Essential Functions of the Job:
Must possess the ability to:
Analyze complex student cases and identify the appropriate school response that complies with special education regulations, policy and procedures.
Assess the strengths and weaknesses of the John Glenn Middle School Special Education Departments and set goals that will expand the district’s effectiveness.
Lead the Special Education Department in improved regular/special education collaboration.
Specialty Areas:
Must be able to:
Evaluate programs and make proposals for improvement.
Lead the department in implementing program improvements.
Promote inter and intra-department collaboration.
Demonstrate clear and concise written and oral communication skills.
Work independently on multiple tasks within state-mandated timelines.
Physical and Environmental Demands:
The physical and environmental demands described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Normal classroom environment
Ability to freely move about the buildings to follow-up with students and teachers
Extended time at terminal, telephone, or other office equipment
Some travel by personal automobile
Position Control 300515
