K-8 Special Education Team Facilitator

Attleboro Public Schools Central Office Special Education - Attleboro, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Starting Date: Immediately

Attleboro Public Schools are committed to recruiting and retaining an effective, diverse, and culturally competent staff. We strive to create an inclusive work environment that fosters respect and dignity for all.

Wamsutta Middle(0.6) and Hyman-Fine Elementary Schools(0.4)

Job Description: The role of the Special Education Team Facilitatoris to support schools in ensuring compliance with federal and state laws in special education so that students receive a free and appropriate public education in the least restrictive environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Special Education or Related Field
• License in Special Education or Related Field (i.e. Speech Language)
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with students with disabilities with preference for experience atthe high school level

Reports to: Principal and Special Education Administrator

Performance Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and facilitate Team meetings including initial and reevaluation eligibility, manifestation, and reconvene meetings.
• Act as a resource to school based staff regarding special education issues, curriculum, services, and programming.
• Ensure all Special Education procedures are completed within regulatory timelines.
• Manage compliance monitoring systems for assigned school(s) including annual reviews.
• Support staff in the development of compliant IEPs that meet the needs of students.
• Consult and collaborate with service providers, parents, and collaterals to ensure understanding of the Team Process.
• Prepare and/or coordinate all relevant documents for all team members such as evaluations, correspondence, and prior specialists’ reports.
• Support the transition of students from preschool and elementary.
• Facilitate parent observations of special education programs.
• Collaborate with administrators and special education staff to address building-based special education issues as they arise.
• Consult with School Administration on MCAS and MCAS-ALT.
• Provide staff development and workshops/trainings regarding special education issues.
• Facilitate weekly networking meetings including evaluation team.
• Participate and contribute to bi- weekly consult meetings with School Administration and Special Ed Administrator.
• Any/ all other duties assigned by Principal and/or Special Education Administrator

Experience:

• Extensive knowledge of special education regulations/ LRE/ FAPE
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills - both oral and written
• Spanish speaking preferred
• Knowledgeofservices, supports, and programming for high needs students.

Work Year:
Per AEA contract 189 days

FY26 Salary range: $64,004 - $108,744 plus stipend

FY 27 to be determined

The Attleboro Public Schools does not, in any education program or activity that it operates, discriminate or tolerate discrimination on the basis of race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, religion, disability, age, genetic-information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, immigration status, or any category protected by state or federal law.

The Attleboro Public School District prohibits sex discrimination Individuals may report concerns or questions to the District’s Civil Rights and/or Title IX Coordinators. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at

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