Evaluation Team Leader 0.5/Assessment Specialist 0.5 (3115)

Natick Public Schools•Natick, MA

About The Position

The Natick Public Schools Seek an .5 Evaluation Team Leader/.5 Assessment Specialist Start Date: 8/24/2026 We invite you to explore a career with Natick Public Schools. The Natick Public Schools educate approximately 5,300 students from Pre-K through age 22. We are an innovative, supportive, and high-performing district whose outstanding staff provides high quality services for our diverse students and their families from Natick and Boston. Natick Public Schools is a community dedicated to all students achieving high standards in a safe, trusting, respectful environment where learning is exciting, dynamic, and engaging, and where connectedness and belonging are valued and actively cultivated. We are home to families that speak almost 60 different languages and our student population is approximately 29% Students of Color and 71% White students. With a graduation rate of 97% and 90% of our students attending post-secondary schools, we are proud of our commitment to excellence in educating students to be informed and successful citizens of a global world. We enthusiastically welcome educators to our district who seek and thrive in a diverse environment that focuses on the whole child in a strengths-based approach. Please partner with us in our mission to support the diversity of our school community, promote and deliver equitable practices for all of our staff, students, and families, and create meaningful connections that enable everyone to feel included and thrive. Job Title Evaluation Team Leader/Assessment Specialist Location Wilson Middle School Reports To Wilson Special Education Administrator and WMS Principal Work days/FTE School Year 183 days/1.0 FTE Salary/Benefits Salary and benefits per contract with the Education Association of Natick Unit A Benefits Eligible? Yes Profile of a Natick Educator JOB GOAL: The Evaluation Team Leader is responsible for overseeing the special education process, services and IEP development at Wilson Middle School. In addition to the ETL role, the .5 Evaluation assessor will conduct achievement evaluations at Wilson Middle School.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
Massachusetts Special Education Teacher or other applicable service provider DESE certification
SEI endorsement preferred
Strong foundation in student-centered pedagogy
Deep understanding of special education service delivery
Solid understanding of IEP development
Solid understanding of special education laws and regulations
Understanding of and commitment to the principles and practices of diversity, equity, inclusion, and social justice as they relate to student engagement and success
Demonstrated aptitude for work to be performed
Candidates should have a passion for working with students, families, and colleagues
Candidates must be flexible and collaborative
Candidates must be able to multitask in a fast-paced, supportive environment that nurtures student growth
Candidates must be organized and able to meet ongoing, time-sensitive deadlines for work production
Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I.), and fingerprints.

Nice To Haves

Experience in diverse public school setting
Experience with the relevant age group
Experience leading special education team meetings
Bilingual skills, especially in Spanish and Portuguese, are highly desirable

Responsibilities

Schedule TEAM meetings including Initial Evaluations and Re-evaluations, Manifestation Determination and Independent evaluation reviews.
Attend required ETL/Coordinator meetings as necessary
Chair TEAM meetings following the Natick Public Schools TEAM meeting process guidelines and Department of Education Regulatory guidelines.
Collaborate with special education administration to assess district needs and program development as needed.
Review and monitor student’s IEPs in accordance with the state and federal due process/compliance requirements, including required written parental notifications within mandated timelines.
Develop and provide quality control of Individualized Education Programs generated from the buildings.
Assist with monitoring of IEP development and implementation, including providing input related to the effectiveness of school personnel involvement in the IEP TEAM meetings and IEP implementation.
Advise both special education and regular education teachers regarding making appropriate accommodations and modifications in curriculum and instruction when appropriate.
Maintain compliance with all Special Education timelines and regulations.
Attend professional conferences and workshops to maintain knowledge of current Massachusetts regulations.
Demonstrate the ability to acknowledge problems and to resolve them in positive ways.
Foster optimal parental input through such activities as obtaining Parent’s Vision Statement and Post Team Meeting Parent Survey.
Provide consultation to general and special education staff, parents and outside agencies relative to special education procedures and programs.
Conduct achievement evaluations, interpret results and write evaluation reports to be shared at IEP meetings.
Other related tasks as assigned by the Director of Student Services.