Director of Special Services
School Union #93
Join the dedicated administrative team at School Union #93, serving the beautiful coastal communities of Blue Hill, Brooksville, Castine, Penobscot, and Surry, Maine. Each town has a single PK-8 school, with a total enrollment of approximately 560 students. High school students attend area public and private schools, including Ellsworth High School, Bucksport High School, and George Stevens Academy.
We are seeking a Director of Special Services who is passionate about supporting students with special needs and committed to excellence in special education.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and coordinate elementary and secondary special education programs.
- Provide leadership in developing new programs and enhancing existing ones.
- Monitor and refine procedures for identifying and supporting students with special needs.
- Manage and report on IDEA grant-funded projects.
- Ensure compliance with state and federal special education laws and regulations.
- Supervise, evaluate, and support special education teachers and educational technicians.
- Collaborate with IEP Teams to assess and improve special education programs, curriculum, and procedures.
- Maintain accurate records, reports, and legally required documentation.
- Develop and oversee the special education budget.
- Support and monitor Section 504 services for eligible students.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in Special Education Administration.
- Maine 030 certification (or eligibility) as a special education administrator.
- Strong knowledge of federal and Maine special education laws, regulations, and procedures.
- Experience with Section 504 law, regulations, and compliance.
- Knowledge in developing and monitoring Special Education Federal Grant funding.
- Minimum of five years of experience as a special educator or school administrator.
- Ability to build strong relationships with staff, students, and families.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and technology skills.
This is a full-time, year-round position with a competitive salary and benefits package.
How to Apply:
For an application or more information, please contact:
Susan Duddy, Administrative Assistant
sduddy@schoolunion93.org
School Union #93
20 Hinckley Ridge Road
Blue Hill, ME 04614
(207) 374-9927
School Union 93 is an Equal Opportunity Employer