Position Summary The Special Education Team Chairperson for Whitin Intermediate School (Grades 4-7) (also known as the Evaluation Team Leader in other districts) shall preside over all Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and evaluation team processes for Whitin students, as well as Whitin students placed in out-of-district programs. The Team Chairperson is expected to collaborate with the school community to foster a learning environment that enables all students to achieve their highest educational potential. Essential Job Functions Serve as evaluation Team chairperson for initial referrals, re-evaluations, and annual IEPs for all Whitin students. Assist the Director of Pupil Services in returning out-of-district students. Assist the Director of Pupil Services in increasing inclusion programs. Maintain accurate figures on caseload assignments for teachers and support personnel to assist in maintaining adequate staffing needs. Oversee all IEP paperwork for assigned caseload and maintain organized and complete files. Schedule IEP meetings, maintain electronic tracking logs, schedules, and calendars. Assist general education teachers in making accommodations and modifications in curriculum and instruction. Maintain compliance in all Special Education timelines and regulations. Maintain compliance and standards of excellence for professional performance and program development. Complete all reports and IEP documents on time. Act as a liaison with outside agencies (DSS, DYS, DDS, DCF, DMH, private mental health agencies, private hospitals, etc.) that serve special education families. Attend after-school meetings and Team Chair meetings, when requested. Work cooperatively with the general education staff. Build and maintain collaborative and communicative relationships with families. Attend professional conferences and workshops. Meet with principals, as needed, to discuss special education issues and regulations. Establish by personal example a standard of excellence that will inspire others. Assume other duties/responsibilities as directed by the Director. Success Factors Willingness to cooperate and work with the Director of Pupil Services and others as an integral member of the special education team. Ability to acknowledge problems and to resolve them in positive ways. Ability to set high personal standards. Knowledge of special education regulations and compliance. Maintain neat, orderly, and well-maintained student file folders according to the organizational system required. Send in missed timelines on a monthly basis to the special education office. Support the special education teacher in progress report writing, goals and objectives, and PowerSchool data management. Minimum Qualifications Valid Massachusetts DESE licensure in Special Education (Moderate Disabilities or Severe Disabilities), or a closely related special education licensure area, required. Bachelor''s Degree required; Master''s Degree in Special Education or a closely related field preferred. Minimum of three (3) years of successful teaching experience in special education. Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement on the DESE license, or a commitment to obtain it within the first year of employment. Successful completion of a Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check, Sexual Offender Registry Information (SORI) check, and fingerprinting, as required under Massachusetts law. Membership in professional association(s) preferred. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge and ability to implement 603 CMR 28.04 (Referral and Evaluation) and 603 CMR 28.05 (The Team Process and Development of the IEP). Ability to be flexible to work with parents, teachers, students, and administrators to effect desired outcomes. Working Conditions The Special Education Team Chairperson must be available for occasional after-school meetings when necessary. The Special Education Team Chairperson must be able to work effectively with teachers, parents, students, the principal, and other administrators. The Special Education Team Chairperson must be able to travel between Whitin Intermediate School and other district buildings as needed for meetings and coordination. Physical Demands and Work Environment The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, and hear; is frequently required to move throughout the building to attend meetings, observe classrooms, and consult with staff; and occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Work is performed primarily in a school building environment, at times in a moderately noisy setting with frequent interruptions, and requires the cognitive ability and focus to manage multiple, detailed tasks concurrently. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change. The Uxbridge Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
| Location | Uxbridge, MA |