Early Childhood Special Education Assistant Director
ServingSchools, Freeport, ME, United States
Overview
RSU5 DURHAM-FREEPORT-POWNAL
Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Assistant Director — 2025-2026
RSU5 is seeking a dynamic Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Assistant Director to lead the transition of early childhood FAPE services to RSU5 communities and ensure that all young children with disabilities receive the support they need to thrive. This is a leadership role with responsibilities that will evolve as the transition is completed and programming matures.
The ECSE Assistant Director will be responsible for the overall administration, supervision, and coordination of early childhood special education programs within the district. This role involves coordinating a mixed delivery system that ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, providing leadership and support to staff, and fostering positive relationships with families and community partners.
Why RSU 5
RSU 5 believes schools thrive when leadership is intentional, transparent, and grounded in relationships. We are committed to supporting leaders who listen deeply, act thoughtfully, and lead with both heart and skill.
Application closing date:
Thursday, March 19, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m.
Responsibilities Responsibilities are centered on the administration, supervision, and coordination of ECSE programs within the district, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and fostering strong partnerships with families and community partners.
Qualifications
Master's Degree or higher with background in Special Education or equivalent
Professional Certification (ME) as Assistant Administrator of Special Education (035) and Teacher: Child with Disabilities - Birth to age 5 (282B), or be able to obtain
At least five years’ experience relevant to the position
The job description is available at the following link: www.rsu5.org/facultystaff/documents
Start Date: May 2026 (negotiable)
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RSU5 is seeking a dynamic Early Childhood Special Education (ECSE) Assistant Director to lead the transition of early childhood FAPE services to RSU5 communities and ensure that all young children with disabilities receive the support they need to thrive. This is a leadership role with responsibilities that will evolve as the transition is completed and programming matures.
The ECSE Assistant Director will be responsible for the overall administration, supervision, and coordination of early childhood special education programs within the district. This role involves coordinating a mixed delivery system that ensures compliance with state and federal regulations, providing leadership and support to staff, and fostering positive relationships with families and community partners.
Why RSU 5
RSU 5 believes schools thrive when leadership is intentional, transparent, and grounded in relationships. We are committed to supporting leaders who listen deeply, act thoughtfully, and lead with both heart and skill.
Application closing date:
Thursday, March 19, 2026 @ 4:00 p.m.
Responsibilities Responsibilities are centered on the administration, supervision, and coordination of ECSE programs within the district, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations, and fostering strong partnerships with families and community partners.
Qualifications
Master's Degree or higher with background in Special Education or equivalent
Professional Certification (ME) as Assistant Administrator of Special Education (035) and Teacher: Child with Disabilities - Birth to age 5 (282B), or be able to obtain
At least five years’ experience relevant to the position
The job description is available at the following link: www.rsu5.org/facultystaff/documents
Start Date: May 2026 (negotiable)
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