Elementary Special Education Team Leader; ETL

Elementary Special Education Team Leader (ETL)

Job : 5630570

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Apr 07, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Title: Elementary Special Education Team Leader (ETL)

Responsible to: Assistant Superintendent of Student Services

Evaluated By: Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Building Principal

Primary Functions: Coordinate all aspects of special education programming effectively within assigned schools and share a broader district vision for special education services. Building(s) / School(s) to be determined.

• A Master's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Licensed as a Special Education Administrator, or credentials to satisfy certification requirements for the State of Massachusetts.
• Successful experience as a special educator or related service provider including chairing of meetings, performing cognitive, achievement, and transition assessments using a variety of standardized protocols.
• Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal regulations for special education.
• Comprehensive knowledge of regulations and procedures stipulated in the American Disabilities Act (ADA) with emphasis on Section 504.
• Knowledge of community agencies serving students with disabilities.
• Ability to oversee, support and evaluate a continuum of special education programs and services designed to meet the requirements set forth by federal and state legislation for educating students with disabilities.
• Superior organizational and interpersonal skills; strong ability to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services and the resolution of problems.
• Successful completion of QBS/Safety Care training preferred.

1.0 Oversight and Coordination of Special Education Programs and Services

2.0 Pre-referral and Evaluation

3.0 Supervision and Evaluation of Staff

4.0 Professional Expectations

5.0 Other

• Provide direct oversight and supervision of building-based special education programs, early childhood through Grade 5; model high-caliber instructional practices.
• Provide direct oversight and support of the development of building-based special education programs, including program components, staffing, and curriculum.
• Provide consultation and leadership regarding disciplinary matters and other emergency situations.
• Collaborate with professional staff regarding their specific special education responsibilities, providing consultation and support related to programs, staff, and/or student concerns.
• Ensure regulatory compliance for all DESE monitoring, maintain building-based students records, review all IEPs.
• For students with identified disabilities, participate and support in required procedures for MCAS administration.
• Participate and support in required administrative procedures related to the enrollment and placement of special education students.
• Collaborate with principals and/or data managers to develop individual schedules to ensure compliance and most effective instruction for students with disabilities.
• Coordinate co‑teaching models to provide inclusive experiences for students with disabilities in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE).
• Participate in the chairing and development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for identified students.
• For students with identified disabilities requiring extended school year services, support the planning and implementation of summer programming including staffing and program design.

• Provide consultation and support to school teams when specific areas of expertise are required.
• Facilitate referrals and chair IEP meetings for special education, including but not limited to evaluations, re‑evaluations, and independent evaluations.
• Participate in building‑based Student Assistant Team (SAT) activities, support regulatory pre‑referral activities by suggesting accommodations and interventions to classroom teachers.
• Provide consultation/support for building‑based specialists and clinicians related…