Special Education Administrator (WMS)

Winthrop Public School District•Winthrop, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Chairperson of the Evaluation Team (CET) at Winthrop Middle School is responsible for implementing and managing effective, compliant, and cost-effective special education services for students. This role operates under the direction of the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and the building Principal. The ideal candidate will possess strong oral and written communication skills and demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively within a team environment. The CET serves as a building administrator, overseeing the supervision and evaluation of faculty and staff, and is responsible for completing all necessary evaluations according to established timelines within Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Requirements

Master’s Degree or Higher
Special Education Administrator License
3 or more years of special education classroom experience
Strong knowledge of special education laws and guidelines
Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Nice To Haves

Experience evaluating staff preferred
At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

Manage the special education eligibility process, including chairing team meetings (annual, initial, reevaluation, and progress update).
Ensure IEPs meet all regulatory and district standards, reflect best practices, and are implemented with integrity.
Collaborate with building-based teams to develop and implement efficient and effective service delivery models.
Manage complex and challenging cases by maintaining effective communication with parents, staff, advocates, and outside evaluators.
Identify and request authorization from the Director for any services not provided by Winthrop Public Schools.
Partner with the Principal to advance a Response to Intervention program and a co-teaching model.
Participate in and contribute to student support team meetings.
Plan for and contribute to effective transitions for students and their families.
Work with other CETs and the director to ensure consistency, cohesion, and coordination of practices across the district.
Provide teachers with consultation regarding program modifications, behavior contracts, FBAs, and co-teaching and cooperative learning.
Consult with special education and regular education teachers regarding special education and at-risk students.
Observe and monitor the progress of students in various out-of-district placements.
Coordinate programs and placement.
Establish special education teachers’ and ESPs’ schedules and caseloads.
Schedule all special education students into mainstream, co-taught classes, and special education classes.
Coordinate and confer with all outside agencies working with students (DCF, DMH, DMR, counseling agencies, hospitals, courts, and other service provision agencies).
Coordinate MCAS groups and schedule.
Confer with other administration regularly regarding student/staff issues, program planning and development, and program evaluation.
Inform and meet with staff regularly regarding policy changes, timelines, deadlines, compliance, and training.
Attend trainings and conferences as required.
Work closely and collaboratively with staff, parents, and advocates regarding service delivery and program options.
Adjust teacher, ESP, and student schedules as needed.
Arrange coverage for initial meetings.
Maintain updated student data for administration staff use.
Complete various indicators from DESE.