Special Education Team Chairperson
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Special Education Team Chairperson
Lynn Public Schools is guided by its mission vision and core values.
Mission- The Lynn Public Schools commits to providing our students with a safe inclusive learning environment that inspires and promotes individual academic and personal growth.
Vision- Drawing upon the strength of our community our families our students and our partners Lynn Public Schools commits to supportingthe intellectual vocational academic and social-emotional successof all of our students. We create equitable conditions for all students to thrive in a global society. With a focus on equity excellence and innovation the district serves 17193 students across 28 schools.
Core Values- The Lynn Public Schools community celebrates that we live in a rapidly changing increasingly diverse and connected world. In our partnered effort to prepare students for this world we are equally committed to:
- Inclusiveness
- Shared responsibility
- Collaborative relationships
- High expectations
- Inspiring life-long learning
QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed in Massachusetts as Teacher of Children with Special Needs. Masters Degree required.
- Knowledge of curriculum modifications behavior management strategies and learning styles.
- Knowledge of Special Education Regulations and Procedures.
- Knowledge of integrated and inclusive models.
- Ability to work closely and harmoniously with parents teachers and administrators.
- Strong computer and organizational skills and ability to coordinate required paperwork.
- Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools of Administrator of Special Education may find appropriate.
PERFORMANCERESPONSIBILITIES
- Assigned to school(s) and office location by Administrator of Special Education.
- Confers with Principals to ensure compliance with pre-referral regulations.
- Consults with building administrators and teachers to develop and support classroom modifications for students.
- Participates in all computer training and initiatives.
- Organizes and conducts the referral evaluation and program implementation process as mandated by Chapter 766.
- Receives appropriate referrals and carries out the evaluation team process.
- Contacts parents (includes discussing the evaluation process reviewing rights receiving written permission).
- Facilitates assignment of testing.
- Notifies participants of Evaluation Team meeting date.
- Chairs Evaluation Team meetings.
- Caseloads and assigned schools to be determined by Administrator of Special Education and may be subject to change during the school year based on need.
- Facilitates initial implementation of IEP.
- Completes computerized IEP with the exception of the development of goals and objectives of other service providers.
- Secures signatures from Administrator of Special Education and Building Principal.
- Distributes copies of IEP to appropriate personnel.
- Monitors the timely completion of initial evaluations and re-evaluations.
- Collaborates with other support staff to ensure student progress.
- Serves as initial contact person for parent or agency referrals.
- Provides constructive input to the Administrator of Special Education regarding building service needs.
- Serves as liaison to appropriate outside agencies (e.g. DSS DYS DMR DMH etc.).
- Responsible for other duties as indicated by the Administrator of Special Education directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee and policies of the Lynn School Committee
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
- As negotiated with Lynn School Committee andLynn Teachers Union.
- 180 (2 Staff Development 10 per diem to be assigned by Administrator of Special Education as mutually agreed upon by chairperson and Administrator of Special Education).
- Teacher Salary Estimator
BENEFITS:TheCity of Lynnoffers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO Altus Dental High/Low and Vision Insurance. Life Insurance Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis. Please see the website:City of Lynnfor more details.
An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical including a drug test National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC) and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI).
AllMUSTbe completedPRIORto the start of employment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies or in its programs and activities on the basis of sex sexual orientation gender identity gender expression marital status familial status pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions) parental leave race* color national origin creed/religion ethnicity ancestry age genetic information active military/veteran status mental or physical disability special need proficiency in the English language or academic achievement homelessness public assistance status or any other characteristic protected by any federal state or local laws or regulations including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964 Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 The Age Discrimination in Employment Act and M.G.L. Ch.76:5 M.G.L. Ch.151 if and as applicable. Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools whether or not specified shall include traits historically associated with race including but not limited to hair texture hair type hair length and protective hairstyles.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
