Interim Special Education Tester (2026-2027 Academic Year)

Waltham Public Schools • Waltham, MA

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About The Position

The Special Education Evaluator conducts comprehensive academic achievement assessments for initial evaluations and three-year reevaluations of students in grades 6–12. The role helps ensure evaluation data is thorough and timely and supports legally sound eligibility determinations under IDEA and 603 CMR 28.00.

The evaluator works with the Evaluation Team Leader and building-based special education teams to coordinate assessment timelines, align evaluation components, share findings, and support IEP development. The position may also provide guidance to newer special education teachers, participate in Team/IEP chair meetings, provide direct student services in support of IEP goals when needed, and support Team chairs in meetings where assessment data informs decisions.

Requirements

• Massachusetts licensure in Special Education or a related field with appropriate endorsement.
• Demonstrated proficiency in administering and interpreting a broad battery of academic achievement assessments.
• Knowledge of IDEA, 603 CMR 28.00, and Massachusetts eligibility criteria across disability categories.
• Familiarity with IEP Team meeting processes and the role of evaluation data in eligibility and programming decisions.
• Strong written communication skills and ability to produce professional, legally defensible evaluation reports.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working at the secondary level.

Responsibilities

• Administer, score, and interpret standardized academic achievement assessments, such as WIAT, WJ-IV, and KeyMath, for initial evaluations and triennial reevaluations.
• Write clear, comprehensive evaluation reports that describe student strengths and needs and present levels of educational performance, and translate assessment findings into educational implications.
• Coordinate assessment timelines and evaluation components with the Evaluation Team Leader to produce cohesive reports that meet procedural requirements.
• Ensure evaluation timelines comply with state and federal procedural requirements.
• Collaborate with building-based special education teams to share evaluation findings and support IEP development.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in accordance with district and DESE requirements.
• Serve as a resource to newer special education teachers on eligibility determination and interpretation of academic achievement data.
• Participate in Team/IEP chair meetings as needed.
• Provide direct services to students in support of IEP goals when needed.
• Support Team chairs in facilitating meetings where assessment data drives decision-making.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the building administrator or special education administrator.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed