Special Education Team Chairperson

Lynn Public Schools • Lynn, MA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Lynn Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Team Chairperson to join their team. This role involves ensuring compliance with special education regulations, supporting students with modifications, and managing the evaluation and program implementation process. The Chairperson will work closely with administrators, teachers, and parents to facilitate the development and implementation of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and serve as a liaison to outside agencies. Lynn Public Schools is a diverse and inclusive district serving approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites, committed to the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all students.

Requirements

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Moderate Disabilities PreK-2, PreK-8, 5-12; Severe Disabilities, All Levels; Speech and Hearing Disabilities (all levels)
• Master's Degree required.
• Knowledge of curriculum modifications, behavior management strategies, and learning styles.
• Knowledge of Special Education Regulations and Procedures.
• Knowledge of integrated and inclusive models.
• Ability to work closely and harmoniously with parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Strong computer and organizational skills and ability to coordinate required paperwork.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools of Administrator of Special Education may find appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Confers with Principals to ensure compliance with pre-referral regulations.
• Consults with building administrators and teachers to develop and support classroom modifications for students.
• Organizes and conducts the referral evaluation and program implementation process as mandated by Chapter 766.
• Receives appropriate referrals and carries out the evaluation team process.
• Contacts parents (includes discussing the evaluation process, reviewing rights, receiving written permission).
• Facilitates assignment of testing.
• Notifies participants of Evaluation Team meeting date.
• Chairs Evaluation Team meetings.
• Facilitates initial implementation of IEP.
• Completes computerized IEP with the exception of the development of goals and objectives of other service providers.
• Secures signatures from Administrator of Special Education and Building Principal.
• Distributes copies of IEP to appropriate personnel.
• Monitors the timely completion of initial evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Collaborates with other support staff to ensure student progress.
• Serves as initial contact person for parent or agency referrals.
• Provides constructive input to the Administrator of Special Education regarding building service needs.
• Serves as liaison to appropriate outside agencies (e.g. DSS, DYS, DMR, DMH, etc.).
• Responsible for other duties as indicated by the Administrator of Special Education, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Lynn School Committee.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance.
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)
• Short Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability

What This Job Offers

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