Evaluation Team Leader (E.T.L.)

Reporting to the Director of Special Education and working directly with Building Principals, the Evaluation Team Leader's role is to assist teachers and administration, subject to Special Education Laws, with the educational development of children with special education accommodations in the district's substantially separate special education programs.

Essential Functions: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. Ensure that all Massachusetts Special Education regulations are followed and implemented. Assist in the administration of the special education procedures that have been designated throughout the school. Responsible for tracking restraint data within the substantially separate programs, review district restraint reports and ensure proper documentation within Aspen. Coordinate with building Teams when a referral is made to a district program, and assist with the program referral process. Conduct observations of the substantially separate special education teachers and document observations to support the educator evaluation process. Assist in the individual Team Meetings to be held; chair all Team meetings as assigned. Compile and coordinate assessments for the purpose of determining the best combination of regular and special educational services for each school age child identified as eligible for special education. Supervise and coordinate evaluation teams in evaluating and diagnosing children, in determining eligibility for special education and then designing appropriate educational programming. Coordinate the scheduling of Team Meetings. The ETL will attend/chair team meetings as determined by the Director of Special Education or as requested by building administration. Coordinate students'' transition in substantially separate programs on Individual Education Plans (I.E.P.s) from elementary to middle school and middle to high school. Monitor and complete the paperwork process associated with special education. Oversee the development of I.E.P.s, timelines and all special education paperwork. Read and review necessary Individualized Education Plans for compliance and accuracy. Ensure timely communication with staff and parents. Involve parents in the evaluation and formation of educational planning. Monitor the progress of special education students as noted on progress reports, report cards and standardized testing. Advise the Director of Special Education and Principals regarding inclusion and specialized programs. Communicate effectively with all administration about programs, staff and students. Promote and safeguard the confidentiality of student records according to the student record regulations. Assist in the data collection for state mandated special education reports. Any other relative duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

Salary range is dependent upon qualifications.