Special Education Team Chairperson

Special Education Team Chairperson

Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city's international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages.

Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

LPS is committed to our Core Values:
Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring and Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in Moderate Disabilities PreK-2, PreK-8, 5-12;
  Severe Disabilities, All Levels;
  Speech and Hearing Disabilities (all levels)
• Master's Degree required.
• Knowledge of curriculum modifications, behavior management strategies, and learning styles.
• Knowledge of Special Education Regulations and Procedures.
• Knowledge of integrated and inclusive models.
• Ability to work closely and harmoniously with parents, teachers, and administrators.
• Strong computer and organizational skills and ability to coordinate required paperwork.
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools of Administrator of Special Education may find appropriate.

• Assigned to school(s) and office location by Administrator of Special Education.
• Confers with Principals to ensure compliance with pre-referral regulations.
• Consults with building administrators and teachers to develop and support classroom modifications for students.
• Participates in all computer training and initiatives.
• Organizes and conducts the referral evaluation and program implementation process as mandated by Chapter 766.
• Receives appropriate referrals and carries out the evaluation team process.
• Contacts parents (includes discussing the evaluation process, reviewing rights, receiving written permission).
• Facilitates assignment of testing.
• Notifies participants of Evaluation Team meeting date.
• Chairs Evaluation Team meetings.
• Caseloads and assigned schools to be determined by Administrator of Special Education and may be subject to change during the school year based on need.
• Facilitates initial implementation of IEP.
• Completes computerized IEP with the exception of the development of goals and objectives of other service providers.
• Secures signatures from Administrator of Special Education and Building Principal.
• Distributes copies of IEP to appropriate personnel.
• Monitors the timely completion of initial evaluations and re-evaluations.
• Collaborates with other support staff to ensure student progress.
• Serves as initial contact person for parent or agency referrals.
• Provides constructive input to the Administrator of Special Education regarding building service needs.
• Serves as liaison to appropriate outside agencies (e.g. DSS, DYS, DMR, DMH, etc.).
• Responsible for other duties as indicated by the Administrator of Special Education, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and…