Marblehead Public Schools Team ChairpersonSchool YearMarblehead Public Schools is seeking a fulltime Student Services Administrator/Team Chairperson for the school year. This is a 204day administrative Responsibilities:An administrative position that assists the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services in carrying out the state and federal special education mandates for students with disabilities and implementing other supports through the Student Services Responsibilities:Establishes and maintains the special education process at their level that is in line with the district special education framework Chairs initial reevaluation and annual review special education meetings provides professional development for the staff working under their regular consultation meetings with teachers therapists psychologists outside consultants and others to discuss program components and student concerns Maintains open and timely communication with the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and office personnelCoordinates and/or conducts student observations in Special Education programs as needed Is responsible for the quality of the Individual Education Plans that are delivered to parents as well as ensuring the appropriate placement goals and service delivery for all special education students within an assigned schoolStrong knowledge of the new Massachusetts IEPKeeps current on all applicable federal and state laws regulations and best practices in the area of special education in MassachusettsMay act as liaison for outofdistrict studentsProactively collaborates with buildinglevel leadership to ensure a focus on aligned vision and goals of the school and districtShares responsibility with principals in the evaluation of special education staff including conducting announced and unannounced teacher observations formative or summative evaluations per the DESE Educator Evaluation model Models and promotes best practices in special education teaching Recommends and coordinates professional development for special education staffMeets regularly with all program teachers and inclusion specialists to discuss student progress and challenges Tracks and organizes summer services for students with disabilitiesParticipates in district leadership meetingsCarries out other related special education duties as may be assigned by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services