Special Education Administrator

Job Posting at McLean Hospital Corporation Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham. Job Summary McLean Hospital's Arlington School is an exceptional, nationally recognized college preparatory high school that integrates strong academics with clinical support for students with mental health issues that can interfere with their education. Arlington School students are likely to have: social and emotional issuesincluding depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, ADD/ADHD, and other mental health or medical diagnosesthat affect their academic productivity and self-esteem. Complex learning styles. Disrupted educational experiences related to school absence. Summary Responsible for the academic planning of the school, student guidance, and curriculum coordination with the local school districts, as well as working closely with students' families. This individual works with the superintendents, school districts, and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and plays an essential role in the marketing, development of mission, and growth of enrollment in the school. Essential Functions Clarifies school policies and procedures to assist school districts, parents, students and clinicians to understand the educational program of the school and provide educational information that is necessary. Assists the Director/Head of School in developing and marketing the mission of the school while growing enrollment. Assists the Director/Head of School in the integration and synthesis of clinical and academic components of the program. Maintains a key role in the admissions committee and takes a lead role in organizing student record reviews, on-site interviews of student candidates, their families and referral personnel. Fosters the development and implementation of the Curriculum needed to fulfill IEPs. Provides educational supervision to staff and faculty, including annual appraisals, as well as educational supervision to students. To include oversight of progress reports, grading, credits and transcripts conforming to district requirements. Coordinate and oversee MCAS testing. Maintains a formal educational and physical education program for all students. Provides training for all staff