Team Chairperson (Special Education)

Woburn Public Schools•Woburn, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Team Chairperson (Special Education) shall be the employee member of the Woburn Public Schools designated by the Superintendent of Schools to ensure that special education students are given every opportunity to be educated within the mainstream learning environment and adhere to the intent and timelines of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Requirements

Certification in Special Education with a Masters Degree in Special Education or in a related field
Minimum of five years teaching or administrative special education experience
Knowledge and understanding of the Team evaluation process, IDEA, and 603 CMR 28.00

Nice To Haves

Special Ed Administrator license preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain compliance with special education regulations
Monitor IEPs for accuracy and compliance
Complete all files and statistical reports as required by the Director of Special Education
Inform parents of their rights to due process under IDEA and ensure that the spirit of the intent of IDEA is fulfilled
Chair Team meetings, write and oversee the development of the IEP, send completed IEPs to parents within 45 days of the date that the parent consented to testing, and ensure necessary signatures
Ensure that related service providers, teachers, or other staff deemed necessary are provided copies or access to IEPs for the students they serve
Provide consultative services for parents, teachers, and/or administrators
Participate in providing in-service training to professionals and parents
Plan for the integration of pupils, when feasible, into the regular academic program
Ensure that equal educational opportunity is provided to all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, religion, or national origin
Work diligently to resolve all conflicts
Assume responsibility for the coordination of the evaluation team process which includes but is not limited to contacting parents, coordination and completion of evaluations, coordination and collating of overall evaluation data, processing the required forms, scheduling and chairing Team meetings, and processing IEPs within regulatory timelines
Develop and maintain complete and cumulative individual records of special education students
Arrange IEP review/reevaluation assessments and meetings to discuss student progress and write new or amended IEPs
Act as a liaison with community agencies
Perform any other duties and assume responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Student Services, any Assistant Superintendent, or the Superintendent of Schools