The Uxbridge Public Schools seeks a dynamic special educator with a desire to lead school-based Teams in partnership with families in our community. The District seeks a high school Team Chair at the Uxbridge High School. POSITION SUMMARY: To provide efficient and effective leadership in guiding the evaluation process for students with special needs monitor the implementation of educational plans and serve as a resource for parents and staff. The Team Chair provides support for special education and related services providers in the service of students with disabilities provides consultation and/or evaluation support during the evaluation and eligibility process. The Team Chair provides support to the decision-making for student placement progress and access to resources and services and works collaboratively with the Director of Pupil Services other Team Chairs and the building and district administration in promoting continuous growth in the special education programs available in the Uxbridge Public FUNCTIONS:Interprets Special Education regulations to parents staff and agencies involvedReceives referrals and facilities the evaluation processReceives the written assessments of initial evaluation from Team memberscoordinates the components; assessments and directs the Team MeetingDevelops and maintains accurate records of initial referrals re-evaluations and reviewsActs as a consultant to school staff with respect to IEP timelinesand procedures for Team meetings in accordance with state and federal regulationsCoordinates the scheduling of re-evaluation meetings and includesinformation from outside agencies (DCFDYS DMR DMH private mental health agencies private hospitals) that serve the special education child/parentsMeets with parents as needed to explain the Team evaluation process and discuss the recommendations resulting from such an evaluationAssures the proper completion of mandated paperwork for meetings assessments and IEPsMonitors compliance with timelines and procedures for evaluations the development of IEP and progress reportsInforms the Director of Special Education and the building principals when timelines are not metChairs initial annual and re-evaluation meetingsAssists with budget considerations state reporting out of district and interagency communication and family outreach and involvementAuthorizes use of district funds to meet anticipated student needs in consultation with the Director of Pupil ServicesOther duties as assigned by School and District Leaders****************************************************************************************************************************My application affirms that I have read and understand that the information which I have provided with this application process and the accompanying resume is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I agree that any omission or falsified information shall subject me to disqualification from further consideration for employment and shall be considered justification for my immediate dismissal if discovered at a later date. I hereby authorize all persons schools current employer(s) and previous employers and other organizations named in the application process and accompanying resume to provide Uxbridge Public Schools with any relevant information that may be helpful in arriving at an employment decision. I hereby release indemnify and hold harmless said persons and entities and Uxbridge Public Schools from and all liability for providing and/or using this information.