Special Education Team Leader (Anticipated 26-27 SY)

Holyoke Public Schools • Holyoke, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role supports the evaluation of referred children and the development of Educational Plans for students with special needs. The Special Education Team Leader acts as a liaison between teachers and principals for the writing, implementation, and evaluation of these plans. Additionally, this position assists special education staff in developing learning systems within Holyoke Public Schools and helps both regular and special needs teachers formulate instructional objectives for effective learning. The role also involves assisting in providing in-service training for both regular and special education staff. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Massachusetts Certification in Moderate Disabilities, PreK-8 and 5-12 with SEI Endorsement
• Belief that all children can succeed
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent teamwork skills
• Strong customer service orientation
• Strong organization and/or project management skills
• Ability to use computer-based recruitment tools
• Knowledge of evaluative measures of student behavior and writing skills

Nice To Haves

• Second licensure in English as a second Language preferred.
• Bilingual applicants (Spanish) encouraged to apply

Responsibilities

• Assist in the evaluation of referred children.
• Assist in the development of an Educational Plan for a child with special needs.
• Serve as the liaison person between teacher and principal in the writing, implementation, and evaluation of educational plans.
• Assist the special education staff to develop a system for learning in the Holyoke Public Schools.
• Help teachers, both regular and special needs, formulate instructional objectives needed for effective learning.
• Assist in providing in-service training for staff, both regular and special.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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