Evaluation Team Chair - Watertown High School (SY25-26)

Position: Evaluation Team Chair - WHS

Position Type: Full-time

Department: Special Education

Location:WHS

Reports to: Principal and Director of Student Services

Affiliation: WEA Unit A

Salary range: As determined by Unit A Salary Schedule

Priority Application Deadline:Priority will be given to applications received byMay 30 2025.

General Description:

Watertown Public Schools seeks an outstanding Evaluation Team Chair who passionate about improving education outcomes for students with disabilities through maximizing inclusive opportunities. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator skilled at facilitating team meetings involving teachers specialists students parents and caregivers advocates consultants and outside agency professionals. This leadership position requires strong interpersonal skills and knowledge base of special education regulations processes and procedures. Qualified candidates will present evidence of expertise and experience in the following areas: Common Core and MA state curriculum frameworks; evaluation and assessment procedures and interpretation of educational data; development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs); meaningful inclusive teaching practices for students with special needs including Universal Design for Learning and inclusion strategies; knowledge of evidence based methodologies for instruction; effective communication and collaborative relationship building with colleagues and parent and caregivers; knowledge of special education process and procedures as well as pre-referral mandates and eligibility criteria. Candidates for this position are highly organized flexible creative and self-reflective educators with a growth mindset. The ideal candidate for this position is passionate about providing a Free and Appropriate Public Education in the Least Restrictive Environment.

Responsibilities:

• Clearly communicate and adhere to state and federal laws and regulations related to 504 and special education processes and procedures including the concepts of a Free and Appropriate Public Education in the Least Restrictive Environment
• Facilitate all IEP and 504 Team meetings for eligible students (initial annual reviews re-evaluations manifestation determinations and other Team meetings)
• Create and maintain a Team atmosphere that focuses on students strengths and promotes collaboration among all Team members
• Assure that parents and caregivers are informed and comfortable throughout the Team process
• As part of the Team process monitor and evaluate students academic social and behavioral progress in relation to IEP goals and objectives and Common Core standards
• Assure adherence to mandated timelines for evaluations meetings and document completion
• Maintain effective communication with administrators parents counselors and related service providers
• Provide training as needed to colleagues on topics in special education
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications Required:

• Valid DESE Teacher of Special Needs or license in related field
• Excellent spoken and written communication skills

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree required; Masters degree preferred
• Dual licensure - Special Education (or related field) and General Education - preferred
• Experience working with students with a range of disabilities in a public school setting preferred
  

Equal Opportunity Employer
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