METHUEN PUBLIC SCHOOLSVACANCY NOTICE Title: Interim Special Education Evaluation Team Facilitator Timony Grammar School Open immediately. MPS MISSION: Methuen Public Schools enrolls approximately 7000 in a total of five schools. Methuen Public Schools has four PK-8 schools: the Comprehensive Grammar School the Marsh Grammar School the Tenney Grammar School the Timony Grammar School and one comprehensive high school: Methuen High School. We are a diverse sub-urban/urban community and designated a Gateway City. Our schools celebrate diversity and acceptance of students and families from differing backgrounds. We are committed to setting high expectations of all students and faculty in Methuen Public Schools. Methuen Public Schools students will achieve academic social-emotional and civic success. They will attain technological cultural and social knowledge to allow them to succeed in college and careers. Students will inspire the community through citizenship leadership and their commitment to lifelong learning. POSITION SUMMARY:An Evaluation Team Facilitator is responsible for overseeing the evaluation referral and IEP (individualized education program) development for students with special needs. They are responsible for ensuring that students receive the appropriate services and support and that assessments reports and service delivery are of the highest ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Process Evaluations:Following receipt of consent notify evaluators of testing due timeline meeting evaluation reports two days before and chair all initial and re-evaluation IEP and finalize IEPs and related all required signatures and send copies to parent/ all IEP records in Infinite accurate and complete student records as required by law district policies and administrative regulations to ensure compliance. Communication:Collaborate with central SPED office regarding receipt of signed consents and IEPs including partial and complete building staff of pertinent deadlines and district contact information to parents or outside for interpreters and translation of staff with regard to procedures and with parents/guardians about team meetings questions regarding assessments and any follow-up issue or concerns they may haveAvailable to answer questions or communicate with parents/guardians during contractual hoursAct as a liaison and support for staff to fully and appropriately implement IEP Provide all staff with appropriate notification of special education students in their classrooms Problem Resolution:Act as a resource to staff regarding special education and the implementation of final determinations on what to recommend in the Educational Program in the event of disagreement among team members Ensure compliance at the building level with all 603 CMR 28.00 regulationsSchool Based:Perform related duties as required by the building Principal and the Special Education AdministratorRepresenting Methuen Public Schools vision and mission Collaborate with all staff in the best interest of studentQUALIFICATIONS:Experience and holds a valid license as a Special Education Teacher Related Service Provider or School Psychologist At least five years of experience as a special education teacher related service provider or school psychologistKnowledge of special education laws regulations and eligibility criteriaKnowledge of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)Strong written and verbal communication skills and impeccable interpersonal skills are a organizational skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment required REPORTS TO AND SUPERVISED BY: Building Special Education Administrator/Supervising Principal. TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement Only online applications will be accepted. Methuen Public Schools is committed to establishing a diverse inclusive and culturally responsive environment focused on teaching and learning. A team reflecting diversity of race color ancestry national origin religion age gender marital/domestic partner status sexual orientation gender identity disability status and veteran status allows us to serve our students better. We welcome all qualified applicants.