Secondary Coordinator of Special Education Evaluation and Services

Hudson Public Schools • Hudson, MA

1d • $105,000

About The Position

This position is accountable for ensuring compliance standards are met for state and federal regulations that governs the rights of a student with a disability, to ensure Free Appropriate Public Education [FAPE]. Responsibilities include the scheduling and facilitation of TEAM members to review, and present comprehensive assessments necessary to determine eligibility which impacts the development of the student’s Individualized Educational Program (IEP). Through the TEAM meeting process critical accountability measures must ensure that a student with a disability has access, as well as receives specialized instruction services in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). The Team Chairperson represents the district as the designee is appointed to commit district resources, while overseeing adherence to special education federal and state regulations which also includes compliance related matters.

Requirements

• Successful completion of Criminal Records Check (CORI), and fingerprints
• Licensed as a Special Education Teacher or Related Service Provider.
• Master’s Degree
• Excellent oral and written and communication skills.
• Critical thinking given the ability to multi-task with exceptional organizational skills.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent or designee may find appropriate and acceptable.
• Strong computer literacy skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced educational preparation in special education leadership.
• Knowledge of the federal and state regulations that govern special education and the TEAM evaluation process.
• District knowledge of programs and service delivery options; including alternative, career and vocational technical programs and offerings within the district.
• Teaching and or administrative experience supporting students with disabilities and/or inclusion service delivery models
• SEI Endorsement

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates keen understanding and implementation of IDEA, federal and state regulations that governs the rights of a student with disabilities.
• Analyzes student needs or caseload for anticipated service needs.
• Responsible for working directly with school-based evaluation and/or educational TEAM to ensure that students with disabilities who are eligible for specialized instruction are educated in the least restrictive environment.
• Consultation with school-based MTSS Teams around student needs and planning.
• Maintains and monitors timelines throughout the IEP process by ensuring that the district maintains compliance in accordance to state and federal regulations.
• Guides IEP TEAMs in the determination of eligibility for special education services by the identification of what a student will need in the area(s) of specialized services as required by state and federal regulations.
• Ensures that students with disabilities have access to the general education Core curriculum.
• Assists with Special Education Indicators and Coordinated Program Review Indicators.
• Reviews student records to ensure compliance standards are met through the DESE Coordinated Program Review process.
• Assists schools in analyzing data to determine measurable goals and meaningful objectives as determined by the development of the student’s individualized education program (IEP).
• Coordinates and facilitates IEP meetings that promote parent engagement, participation and understanding of the eligibility process throughout the TEAM meeting process.
• Coordinates and facilitates student data meetings.
• Communicates with parents, school staff and community agencies to provide technical assistance and clarity regarding the IEP TEAM process.
• Collaborates and shares knowledge of available district resources with other Team members.
• Develops and oversees the coordination of the IEP process which includes writing and entering the required documentation into IEP Management System.
• Reviews IEPs for accuracy and signs IEPs when finalized.
• Responsible for working with direct service providers with the IEP process including sharing recommendations, completing assessments, and the documentation of student-specific goals and objectives in the IEP program.
• Oversees special education Ipad testing platform, evaluation forms and needs
• Provides professional development training and technical support to district personnel including general and special education staff around the IEP TEAM process and best practices.
• Responsible for assuring equal educational opportunity to all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, marital status, religion, gender identity, natural origin, sexual orientation, homelessness, or disability.
• Provides and coordinates students who require ESY services.
• Plans and attends in conjunction with the Director of Student Services monthly/weekly scheduled department meetings, and serve, as appropriate, on staff committees.
• Performs any other tasks and assumes other responsibilities as the Superintendent or designee may from time to time assign and delegate.

Benefits

• 4 personal days, 17 sick days
• Benefit Eligible on start date. 30 days to enroll in coverage from start date.
• Benefit information: https://www.townofhudson.org/875/Employee-Benefits
• 14 Paid Holidays
• This is a salaried position distributed over 26 paychecks including a lump sum in June to cover summer pay

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director