Special Education Team Facilitator - Florida Ruffin Ridley (Pk-8)
Special Education Team Facilitator - Florida Ruffin Ridley (Pk-8)
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Job Description
Responsible to: Building Principal and Director of Special Education
Terms of Employment: This position will follow the teacher calendar 183 days in accordance with the Unit A contract with eight additional days beyond the school year. Salary/Hourly Rate will be in accordance with the Unit A contract. Evaluations to be completed by the Principal/Head of School and Director of Special Education.
Job Description: The Public Schools of Brookline seek a qualified Special Education Team Facilitator (ETF) to manage all aspects of the special education process including Child Find activities Pre-referral Referrals and Evaluations Eligibility Determination IEP Development and Placement.
Qualifications:
- Masters degree from an accredited college or university with evidence of coursework in the areas of special education counseling/psychology administration supervision and evaluation
- Massachusetts DESE special education certification and licensure required
- Massachusetts DESE special education administrative licensure preferred
- Strong knowledge of special education laws and regulations required
- Sheltered English Immersion (SEI) Endorsement required
- QBS/SafetyCare Specialist and/or Trainer certification preferred
- Minimum of six (6) years experience in special education preferred
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues parents/guardians community and others in the delivery of effective services
- Strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills enabling information sharing and the development of trusting relationships with parents/guardians and staff.
Essential Responsibilities:
Pre-Referral
- Collaborates and works across all sectors to support enhanced non-categorical multi-tiered services and supports for all students
- Advocates for culturally responsive practices based on referral data
Special Education
- Understands and applies federal state and local laws policies regulations and procedures and protocols
- Assists the Principal/Head of School and Director of Special Education in carrying out all mandates as outlined by the Federal IDEA and as defined under Chapter 766 of the Massachusetts General Laws.
- Serves as the Team Meeting Chairperson for IEP meetings ensuring the implementation of special education regulations and mandates
- Ensure that all timelines in the IEP process are met including but not limited to chairing IEP meetings developing IEPs and progress reports completing evaluations and reevaluations.
- Assists the Director of Special Education and the school principal in customizing the best combination of educational programs and services for each school-age child with disabilities
- Assists with the planning and coordination of special education services beyond the school day and school year
- Communicate and consult with parents administrators and other professionals on students academic social and behavioral progress.
- Offer special education strategies and techniques during instruction to improve student skills (executive functioning reading math written expression self advocacy etc.)
- Support the completion of formal assessments as part of the special education regulatory process as needed
Management
- Serves as building based department head for special education and related services staff.
- Maintain accurate and complete student records for assigned students as required by laws district policies and administrative procedures.
- Coordinates the transitions of students from preschool elementary middle and high school programs
- Prepares for and participates in Tiered Focused Monitoring Reviews as required
- Support Medicaid procedures as needed to ensure timely documentation and accurate logging of services
- Facilitates parent/guardian observations of special education programs as needed
- Facilitates communication and working relationships with parents outside agencies and community resources
Professional Learning
- Assists in the coordination and and provision of staff development and workshops/trainings regarding special education issues
- Attends state and regional meetings and participates actively in professional organizations
Other
- Complies with all policies and procedures for the Public Schools of Brookline
- Performs other related duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent of Student Services Director of Special Education and/or Principal/head of School
Additional Information:
***All employees must be vaccinated and maintain full vaccination as a condition
of employment or work as an on-site vendor/contractor unless they receive approval for a documented medical or religious exemption in accordance with relevant state and/or federal law. For a full copy of the Covid-19 vaccination policy please click here.
The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.
The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
