Elementary Special Education Team Leader; ETL

Position: Elementary Special Education Team Leader (ETL)
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
* Qualifications:

* 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.

Major Responsibilities:

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

Details:

Oversight and Coordination of Special Education Programs and Services

* 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. Provide 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.

Pre-referral and Evaluation

* Provide consultation and support to school teams when specific areas of expertise are required.

* Facilitate referrals and chairs 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 to program, staff, or student concerns.

Supervision and Evaluation of Staff

* In formal and informal settings, assist professional staff…