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The Special Education Administrator, Educational Team Leader oversees special education services and staff at 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb School (Middle School). The role supervises and evaluates special education staff; collaborates with principals and directors on staffing, including assisting with hiring; and chairs Team meetings. It oversees referrals and Team meeting processes, ensures Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) follow eligibility guidelines and federal and state requirements, and ensures mandated timelines, paperwork, and student services are completed and implemented. The administrator assists with oversight and scheduling of special education paraprofessionals and behavior technicians in accordance with student IEPs. The role also organizes monthly special education staff meetings, provides professional development and in-service training on instructional practices and student supports, and ensures compliance with Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Coordinated Program Review Standards. The position works under the supervision of the Executive Director of Special Education, the Executive Director's designees, and the building Principal. Other duties may be assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Student Services, and/or building administrator or supervisor.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
  • DESE certification as a Special Education Administrator or as a Director/Supervisor, together with a Special Education Teacher License and SEI Endorsement; applicants working toward these DESE licenses are welcome to apply.
  • At least five years of experience as a Special Education Teacher, or equivalent experience as deemed appropriate by the Director of Student Services.
  • Ability to organize, work well with people, direct, supervise, evaluate, and motivate others to achieve results.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Massachusetts and federal special education laws, regulations, and eligibility criteria, and ability to implement the special education process to ensure compliance.
  • Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs and related IEP software programs.
  • Thorough working knowledge of the nature and complexities of a variety of learning disabilities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and collaborate with all school personnel and parents.

Nice To Haves

  • Bilingual in Spanish and/or Portuguese.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and evaluate special education staff.
  • Collaborate with principals and directors on special education staffing, including assisting with hiring special education staff.
  • Serve as chairperson for Team meetings.
  • Oversee the referral process and Team meeting process, and ensure adherence to IEPs based on eligibility guidelines and federal and state requirements.
  • Ensure all timelines are met and required paperwork is completed within mandated timelines.
  • Ensure that services for students identified as having special needs are implemented.
  • Assist with oversight of the distribution of special education paraprofessionals and behavior technicians within the buildings.
  • Oversee and ensure scheduling and assignments of paraprofessionals and behavior technicians in accordance with student IEPs.
  • Organize and facilitate monthly special education staff meetings in the buildings.
  • Provide professional development and in-service training regarding instructional practices, accommodations, modifications, and provision of services to students.
  • Ensure adherence to Massachusetts DESE Coordinated Program Review Standards.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Student Services, and/or building administrator or supervisor.

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