Educational Team Leader - Hildreth School

Title of Position:

Educational Team Leader - Hildreth School

Out of District and PAWS (Perseverance, Achievement, Wellness, and Success) Academy

Salary:

As per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Marlborough School Committee

and the Marlborough School Administrators Association

Work Year:

School Year

12 month/218 working days, as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Marlborough School

Committee and the Marlborough School Administrators Association

Effective Date of Employment:
As Soon As Possible

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority:

Works under the supervision of the Director of Special Education

Statement of Duties:

* Supervises and evaluates Special Education Staff for PAWS

* Works closely with Principals/Directors on Special Education Staffing including assisting with hiring of Special Education Staff and in collaboration with the Director of PAWS Academy.

* Coordinates out of District placements for the District

* Serves as Chairperson for Team meetings

* Oversees referral process, Team meeting process, and adherence to Individualized Education Programs based upon eligibility guidelines in accordance with federal and state requirements

* Responsible for ensuring that all timelines are met and all required paperwork is completed within mandated timelines

* Ensures that all services for students identified as special needs are implemented

* Assists with the oversight of the distribution of special education paraprofessionals and behavior technicians within the buildings.

* Oversee and ensure scheduling/assignments of paraprofessionals and behavior technicians within the buildings as per student IEPs

* Organize and facilitate monthly special education staff meetings in buildings

* Provide professional development activities and in-service training to staff regarding instructional practices, accommodations, modifications and provision services to students

* Ensures adherence to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Coordinated Program Review Standards

* Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of PAWS, Director of Special Education, and/or building administrator/supervisor

Qualifications:

* Master's degree from an accredited institution

* DESE Certification as Special Education Administrator or as a Director/Supervisor with Special Education Teacher License and SEI Endorsement. Applicants working towards such DESE licenses are welcome to apply.

* Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Special Education Teacher or equivalent as deemed appropriate

* Ability to organize, work well with people, direct, supervise, evaluate and motivate others to get results

* Demonstrated knowledge of Massachusetts and federal special education laws, regulations, eligibility criteria and ability to implement the special education process to ensure compliance

* Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs and related IEP software programs

* Possesses thorough working knowledge of nature and complexities of a variety of learning disabilities

* Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all school personnel and parents

* Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) preferred.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.