Special Education Team Lead

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Evaluation Team Chairperson - Special Education

Job Summary

Subject: Evaluation Team Chairperson

Reports to: Director of Special Education and/or Assistant Director of Special Education and Special Education Compliance Supervisor.

Accountability Objective: Ensure compliance standards are met for state and federal regulations governing the rights of students with disabilities to ensure free appropriate public education (FAP).

Principal Responsibilities

Demonstrate a keen understanding and implementation of IDEA, Federal, and State regulations governing the rights of students with disabilities. Provide guidance and technical assistance to principals, Executive Directors, and Coordinators to ensure compliance with federal and state mandates promoting least restrictive placements and FAP. Facilitate support as a member of the school-based team in areas of pre-referral, Tiered Interventions, and Eligibility Determination Process. Attend monthly scheduled meetings and SPED Department Meetings, which are mandatory given direct supervision and evaluation from Special Education Supervisor of Compliance. Work directly with school-based Evaluation and/or Educational Teams to ensure students with disabilities who are eligible for specialized instruction are educated in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). Maintain and monitor timelines throughout the IEP process by ensuring compliance with State and Federal regulations. Guide IEP teams in determining eligibility for special education services by identifying what a student will need in areas of specialized services required by State and Federal regulations. Ensure students with disabilities have access to the General Education Curriculum in LRE. Review student records to ensure compliance standards are met through the Tiered Focus Monitoring Process. Assist schools in analyzing data to determine measurable goals and meaningful objectives as determined by the development of the student's Individualized Education Program (IEP). Coordinate facilitation of IEP meetings promoting parent engagement, participation, and understanding of the eligibility process throughout the team meeting process. Communicate with parents, school staff, and community agencies to provide technical assistance and clarity regarding the IEP Team Process. Collaborate and share knowledge of available resources with other team members. Develop and oversee coordination of the IEP Process, including writing and entering required documentation into Sage-IEP and/or IEP Management System. Work with direct service providers/Liaisons on the IEP process, including sharing recommendations, completing assessments, and documenting student-specific goals and objectives in Sage-IEP. Provide professional development training and technical support to district personnel, including general and special education staff around the IEP Team Process and best practices. Ensure equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability. Perform other job-related duties as assigned by administration.

Required Qualifications

Certification as a Special Education Teacher or related Service Provider. Master's degree in Education. SEI Endorsement - Demonstrated experience with Second Language Acquisition. Knowledge of Federal and State regulations governing special education and the team evaluation process, including a strong understanding of language acquisition and determining language difference from language disorder. A minimum of five years of successful teaching experience. Excellent written and communication skills. Critical thinking with the ability to multi-task and exceptional organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced educational preparation in special education leadership. District knowledge of programs and service delivery options, including alternative, career and vocational technical programs and offerings within the district. Strong computer literacy skills. Teaching experience supporting students with disabilities and/or inclusion service delivery models. Administrative or supervisor experience, desirable. Ability to speak Spanish, Vietnamese, Albanian, Portuguese, or an African language.

Work Schedule

Work day: 8:30 a.m. � 4:30 p.m.
The position further requires (teacher's work year) 185 days, including 10 additional days beyond the school year. These days will be identified and approved by the Director of Special Education.

Salary

Appropriate step on teachers' salary schedule, plus contractual stipend.

How to Apply

Any person interested in this position should apply online at www.worcesterschools.org.