Location: Sturbridge,MA, USA
NOTICE OF VACANCY
BURGESS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TEAM CHAIRPERSON
Reports to: Building Principal and Director of Special Education
Qualifications:
1.Massachusetts Certification in Special Education
2.Graduate Degree preferred, minimum five years' experience in education
3.Training and experience in assessment procedures, eligibility criteria, and decision-making
Job Goal:
The primary function is to coordinate, schedule and facilitate Team meetings and the special education process for in district students.
Performance Responsibilities:
1.Makes initial contact with parents when a student is referred to special education to assist parents with understanding the special education process.
2.Creates and maintains temporary records of students referred for Team evaluations.
3.Schedules Team meetings related to the special education process including evaluations, reevaluations, and annual reviews in accordance with the requirements of 603 CMR 28.00.
4.Attends and serves as the chairperson of Team meetings.
5.Collects and organizes student information for evaluations, IEPs, extended school year programming, and recommendations from Team members.
6.Facilitates consensus at Team meetings regarding eligibility and services, when appropriate.
7.Commits district resources.
8.Coordinates the independent evaluation process.
9.Coordinates process for progress reports. Reviews progress reports for each student.
10.Conducts follow up procedures to resolve differences of unsigned or rejected special education documents as needed.
11.Maintains regular and frequent communication and consultation with the building principal, Team members, educators, related services providers, and the Director of Special Education.
12.Coordinates and maintains interagency communication (DSS, DMH, MDR, Mass Rehab., etc.).
13.Maintains compliance with and informs building-based staff on relevant applicable state and federal laws and regulations and department processes relative to special education.
14.Coordinates student data collection at the building level.
15.Coordinates student transitions to the receiving school.
16.Participates in program planning to improve programs for eligible students.
17.Performs additional duties at the discretion of the Director of Special Education or building Principal.
Jessica Bolduc
Director of Special Education
Tantasqua Regional/Union 61 School Districts
320 Brookfield Road
Fiskdale, MA 01518
Posted: 10/30/2024 Application Deadline 11/14/24