Special Education Out of District Liaison (Long Term Substitute 051126 to 062226 Approx.)

SPECIAL EDUCATION OUT OF DISTRICT LIAISON(Long Term Substitute - 05/11/26 to 06/22/26 Approx.)

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar related or a logical assignment to the position.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Caseload & Referral Management: Manage the referral process to OOD schools for new students including sending referrals monitoring the process and scheduling placement meetings.
• IEP Leadership & Compliance: Serve as the Evaluation Team Leader (ETL) for all OOD meetings. Oversee and finalize IEP documents monitor timelines and ensure all paperwork is submitted for LEA review and signature.
• Evaluation Coordination: Work with the district and OOD schools to plan re-evaluations and oversee the special education evaluation process.
• Student Monitoring: Conduct annual site visits for each student. Provide ongoing monitoring of student progress issues and the implementation of IEP and ELL services at OOD placements.
• Communication & Liaison: Maintain regular communication with families OOD personnel the High School Guidance Department and the registrar regarding course selection and graduation requirements.
• Transitions & Agency Collaboration: Monitor transition services establish courses of study (diploma vs. non-diploma tracks) and facilitate 688 referrals to adult agencies.
• Documentation & Reporting: Maintain complete progress report information and OOD monitoring forms for every student on the caseload.

Qualifications

Education Training and Experience

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure: Massachusetts DESE certification as a Special Education Teacher or in a related field (e.g. School Psychologist) for the assigned grade/subject levels.
• Demonstrated Experience: Proven track record in developing IEPs and implementing the special education evaluation process parents rights and current law/regulations.

Knowledge Required

• Special Education Law: Deep knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks special education paperwork procedures and legal compliance.
• Equity & Diversity: Knowledge of culturally diverse populations and a commitment to promoting equity and appreciation of diversity in a standards-based environment.
• Instructional Oversight: Understanding of effective instruction assessment and the integration of technology to support student proficiency.

Abilities Required

• Caseload Management: Ability to handle a large caseload effectively and efficiently while monitoring instruction provided by outside placements.
• Communication: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with students parents colleagues and administrators.
• Assessment: Ability to administer and interpret required student testing and assessments.

Skills Required

• Interpersonal & Leadership: Strong leadership skills with the ability to facilitate complex meetings and maintain professional relationships.
• Organizational: Excellent caseload management and organizational skills to track multiple timelines and site visits.
• Communication: Superior listening speaking reading and writing skills
• Analytical: Skills in evaluating students and developing targeted goals and objectives to meet diverse learning needs.

Salary: As per the WEA contract.

Non-Discrimination Notice: Waltham Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion disability national origin gender gender identity or sexual orientation.

Waltham Public Schools has partnered with the Massachusetts Partnership for Diversity in Education (MPDE) in our effort to welcome diverse candidates to our school system. We value and prioritize the hiring of educators who bring a wealth of perspectives and experiences to our schools and who reflect the diversity of the students we serve.

MPDE is a collaborative of public school districts with a 40-year uninterrupted history committed to supporting the interest of its members to increase the numbers of teachers of color for their schools by providing recruitment support and related services.