The Director of Related Services is responsible for developing and maintaining comprehensive systems to effectively oversee every aspect of planning, implementing, and evaluating Related Services withing Springfield Public Schools. This role ensures that all processes are structured to support the delivery of high-quality, targeted related services and assessments. 

Day-to-Day Responsibilities 

• Develops and maintains systems to effectively manage all aspects of planning, implementation, and evaluation of related services. 

• Assists in the recruitment of related service providers and provides leadership in the areas of supervision, staff and program development, and evaluation of department personnel. 

• Works collaboratively with the Chief of Exceptional Learning and Exceptional Learning Supervisors to manage department budgets. 

• Creates procedures and routines to assign related service providers and monitor compliance. 

• Provides administrative oversight into the purchasing, distribution, and implementation of assessments; including digital assessments. 

• Provides technical support in the delivery of related services and district procedures. 

• Confers with parents, families, school, and administrative staff, as well as university and other community contacts. 

• Assists in the development and delivery of professional development for staff as required. 

• Establishes and maintains professional relationships. 

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Chief of Exceptional Learning and Related Services 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Massachusetts certification as a supervisor/director or Special Education Administrator. 

• Master’s degree in special education or related field, doctoral degree preferred 

• Demonstrated understanding of the urban school setting. 

• Demonstrated knowledge of the school District’s STAT and IEP team process. 

• Demonstrated successful experience in the supervision and implementation of related services. 

• Demonstrated successful experience working with parents and the community in a multicultural and multilingual setting. 

• Demonstrated experience in team building and planning. 

• Superior oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. 

• Proficient in computer technology. 

"If you BELIEVE, we have a place for YOU on our team! Come work for us!" 

About our District 

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd?largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff. We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators 

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways. 

If there is something that you would like to know specifically about the position that you are applying for or assistance with matching your skills to a position, Carmen Molina-Figueroa will be happy to assist you at molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com. 

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness. 

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT 

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. 

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION 

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. 

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both. 

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.  

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination 

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to?titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com