Special Education LEA- Secondary; Middle and High School

Special Education LEA
- Secondary (Middle and High School)

Central Falls School District — Central Falls, Rhode Island

• Job : 5833825
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jul 15, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately
• Salary Range: $95,000-$105,000 based on experience
• Position Type: Full-time
• Job Categories: Special Education → Special Education Assistant

Position Summary: The Central Falls School District seeks a Special Education LEA at the middle and secondary level who is organized, compliance-driven, child-centered, and able to commit the resources of the district. The LEA works alongside the Director and Assistant Director of Student Services to chair IEP Team meetings and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and laws. This is an administrative position, 10.5 months (205 days), beginning August 2026.

• Oversees IEP development, ensures compliance with timelines, federal and state laws and regulations, and manages required paperwork
• Oversees the process of special education referral, evaluation, and program planning for students in assigned schools (district spans preschool through grade 12+)
• Acts as Chairperson for all Initial and Re-Evaluation Eligibility Team Meetings, as well as other meetings at the discretion of the Director/Assistant Director of Student Services
• Coordinates scheduling of Team Meetings among staff; ensures evaluations are completed within required timelines
• Facilitates discussion of student performance and evaluation results, synthesizes and clarifies learning needs, and produces a final team meeting summary and official notes
• In case of disagreement among team members, makes the final determination regarding the contents of the IEP and placement
• Meets with individual special education staff as needed to ensure appropriate IEP implementation and to address challenges
• Actively monitors student performance in meeting IEP goals and curriculum expectations
• Ensures IEP goals and objectives are measurable and student-centered
• Monitors progress reports to ensure alignment with IEP goals and data-based measurement
• Oversees annual review and re-evaluation processes for students in out-of-district placements; maintains regular communication with the Director regarding progress and resource allocation
• Has authority to commit district resources during Team Meetings

• Rhode Island Special Education Teacher license or closely related field
• Rhode Island Certification for Special Education Administrator, or in process (to be completed by June 2027), and/or hold a Principal license at the appropriate grade/level
• Master’s degree or Bachelor’s degree in Special Education and/or related discipline from an approved institution
• Minimum of five years of successful teaching experience in special education at any level
• Strong communication, conflict resolution, organizational, and leadership skills
• Knowledge of Power School IEP and student data management system
• Bilingual preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Kimberly Merrick, Special Ed. Director
• 112 Washington St.
• Central Falls, Rhode Island 02863
• Phone:
• Email:

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