Team Chairperson - Special Education

Team Chairperson – Special Education

Chicopee Public Schools, Dupont Memorial Middle School – Chicopee, Massachusetts

Job : 5730522
Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
Posted: May 21, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEAM CHAIRPERSON

TYPE: Contract Unit A - Collective Bargaining Agreement

SALARY: Per Unit A - Collective Bargaining Agreement

REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education

OBJECTIVE: The Special Education Team Chairperson will chair evaluation teams for all students, both in-house and those in out-of-district placements. The Chairperson should work with the school community to build a learning climate that allows all students to reach their highest learning potential.

• Serve as evaluation team chairperson for initial referrals and re-evaluations as well as out-of-district placements
• Assist the Director of Special Education to return out-of-district students
• Assist the Director of Special Education in increasing inclusion programs
• Maintain accurate figures on caseload assignments for teachers and support personnel to assist in maintaining adequate staffing needs
• Assist regular education teachers in making accommodations and modifications in curriculum and instruction
• Maintain compliance in all Special Education timelines and regulations
• Maintain compliance and standards of excellence for professional performance and program development
• Complete all reports in a timely manner
• Attend after school meetings when requested
• Work cooperatively with the regular education staff
• Attend professional conferences and workshops
• Meet with principals, as needed, to discuss special education issues and regulations
• Establish by personal example a standard of excellence that will inspire others
• Assume other duties/responsibilities as directed by the Special Education Director

• Ability to be flexible to work with parents, teachers, students and administrators to effect desired outcomes.

• The Special Education Team Chairperson must be available for after school and evening meetings when necessary
• Must work effectively with teachers, parents, students, principal and other administrators
• Must regularly travel among school buildings

• Willingness to cooperate and work with the Special Education Director and others as an integral member of the special education team
• Ability to acknowledge problems and resolve them in positive ways
• Ability to set high personal standards

• Certified as a Teacher of Students with Special Needs or School Adjustment Counselor or LSW or Guidance Counselor
• Membership in professional association(s) preferred

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $55,395 to $97,700 Per Year

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Master’s degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

• Jon Endelos, Principal
• Dupont Memorial Middle School
• Email: jendelos