K-8 Special Education Team Facilitator

Attleboro Public Schools•Attleboro, MA

12h•Hybrid

About The Position

The role of the Special Education Team Facilitator is to support schools in ensuring compliance with federal and state laws in special education so that students receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment. This position is split between Wamsutta Middle School (0.6 FTE) and Hyman-Fine Elementary Schools (0.4 FTE).

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Special Education or Related Field
License in Special Education or Related Field (i.e. Speech Language)
Minimum 5 years’ experience with students with disabilities
Extensive knowledge of special education regulations/ LRE/ FAPE
Strong collaboration/consultation skills
Excellent organizational skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills - both oral and written
Knowledge of services, supports, and programming for high needs students.

Nice To Haves

Preference for experience at the high school level
Spanish speaking preferred

Responsibilities

Coordinate and facilitate Team meetings including initial and reevaluation eligibility, manifestation, and reconvene meetings.
Act as a resource to school based staff regarding special education issues, curriculum, services, and programming.
Ensure all Special Education procedures are completed within regulatory timelines.
Manage compliance monitoring systems for assigned school(s) including annual reviews.
Support staff in the development of compliant IEPs that meet the needs of students.
Consult and collaborate with service providers, parents, and collaterals to ensure understanding of the Team Process.
Prepare and/or coordinate all relevant documents for all team members such as evaluations, correspondence, and prior specialists’ reports.
Support the transition of students from preschool and elementary.
Facilitate parent observations of special education programs.
Collaborate with administrators and special education staff to address building-based special education issues as they arise.
Consult with School Administration on MCAS and MCAS-ALT.
Provide staff development and workshops/trainings regarding special education issues.
Facilitate weekly networking meetings including evaluation team.
Participate and contribute to bi-weekly consult meetings with School Administration and Special Ed Administrator.
Perform any/all other duties assigned by Principal and/or Special Education Administrator.