Anticipated Special Education Team Chairpersons
Anticipated Special Education Team Chairpersons
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23-04-2025
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1 Vacancy
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23-04-2025
Job Description
Act as Chairperson for all special education eligibility meetings (initials and reevaluations). Coordinate all required state and federal mandated Special Education procedures for initial evaluations and reevaluations in accordance with regulations. Process referrals to special education from school staff parent/guardian or agency following mandated timelines. Send out parent notification and consent to evaluate along with relevant forms and surveys. Act as the primary contact between school home and agencies throughout the entire evaluation process and be available to parents/guardians to help guide them through the evaluation process. Keep an accurate log of all steps of the evaluation process including State mandated forms sent and received dates of completion of assessments timelines etc. Designate and assign assessments in all areas of the suspected disabilities to all members of the evaluation team. Schedule eligibility Team meetings with mandated Team members (to include the coordination with the school staff to determine time and location available to hold the meeting prior to writing invitations). Send meeting invitations and attendance sheets to all Team participants as appropriate and with advance notice. Coordinate the collection of evaluation reports and share with parents two days prior to the eligibility meeting. Distribute reports to all Team members prior to the eligibility meeting. Facilitate a consensus and ensure a decision between Team members home and outside agencies. If a consensus is not reached as the Chairperson make final decision regarding eligibility and the contents of an IEP (including services delivery) placement and authorization of funds. Complete all forms necessary to the eligibility process including Eligibility Determination Flow Chart(s) Specific Learning Disability Forms and meeting notes. Schedule and facilitate resolution meetings following rejected IEPs as needed. Review parent rejections to IEPs with special education staff to ensure a common understanding around Active or StayPut IEPs. Interface with parents to resolve issues complaints misunderstandings and communication breakdowns as needed. Facilitate data meetings to resolve issues regarding IEP contents including but not limited to service delivery implementation of accommodations placement transitions and manifestation determinations. Update principals and special education staff in the buildings on special education best practices and changes to practices and address issues that arise. Review IEPs prepared by staff and ensure IEPs include what was agreed upon at Team meetings based on Team meeting summaries. Train and consult with staff on IEP preparation and process including district software programs. Supervise and participate in transitional planning for students between buildings. Provide feedback to special education staff around best practices around instruction and around special education processes. Monitor and support compliance of special education staff with regulations and timelines. Perform other Special Education duties as directedCandidate must be MA certified as a Special Education Teacher with the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
Employment Type
Full-Time
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