Special Education Evaluation Team Leader (Anticipated)

Waltham Public Schools•Waltham, MA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Special Education Evaluation Team Leader serves as the instructional leader and compliance coordinator for the special education department in school buildings. While this is a district-level position, the Team Leader is primarily based at assigned school sites. This role ensures high-quality instruction and services for students with disabilities, oversees evaluation and IEP compliance processes, and supports special education staff as both a mentor and resource.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Special Education or related field (required)
State certification / licensure in Special Education
Minimum 5 years of successful experience as a special education teacher (secondary level preferred)
Strong knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, State and Federal Special Education Regulations
Demonstrated skills in leadership, collaboration, and communication.
Demonstrated skills in problem solving / resolution
Experience facilitating IEP, evaluation, and procedural special education meetings.

Nice To Haves

secondary level preferred

Responsibilities

Provide instructional leadership to special education teachers, related service providers, and paraprofessionals
Serve as the liaison between the special education department, building administration, and special education directors
Mentor and support teachers in best practices for instruction, inclusion and student engagement
Promote a culture of equity, collaboration, and high expectations for students with disabilities.
Review and edit IEPs for Annual Reviews and Reevaluations
Coordinate and oversee special education evaluations, reevaluations, and eligibility determinations in accordance with IDEA and state regulations.
Ensure IEP’s are developed, and monitored within compliance timelines.
Facilitate evaluation / eligibility team meetings, ensuring meaningful family participation.
Maintain systems to monitor timelines, service delivery, and documentation requirements.
Serve as the building expert on compliance and special education procedures.
Act as primary contact for families with evaluation or eligibility concerns.
Collaborate with building administrators, general education staff, and service providers to support inclusive practices.
Support transition planning (PreK to K, elementary to middle, middle to high school, high school to post-secondary)
Support teachers in aligning IEP goals with state standards and student needs.
Provide coaching on differentiated instruction, co-teaching models, and progress monitoring.
Organize and deliver professional development in compliance, instruction, and data-driven practices.
Assist in the development and implementation of intervention systems (academic and behavioral).
Oversee caseload assignments and balance workload across staff
If caseloads become disproportionate, expect to support at other schools as needed
Ensure progress reports, progress monitoring data and IEP documentation are completed accurately and on time.
Monitor student data to inform instructional decisions and program development.
Participation in scheduling, resource allocation, and staffing decisions in collaboration with administration.