Team Chairperson

Team Chairperson

Mashpee Public Schools Mashpee Public Schools District Wide - Mashpee, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

• Job : 5804874
• Final date to receive applications: Jul 13, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
• Posted: Jun 26, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: Immediately

TITLE: Districtwide Team Chair

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Masters's Degree from an accredited College or University
• A valid DESE administrator license required to serve as a personnel evaluator under 603 CMR 35.00 — acceptable licenses include Special Education Administrator or Supervisor/Director.
• SEI Endorsement
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required
• Cori and fingerprint clearance are required

REPORTS TO:
Director of Special Education

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Full Time, 215 Unit B Administrator

JOB SUMMARY:

The Team Chair shall provide leadership and coordination of the IEP process and serve as a district wide administrator for special education compliance, coordination, and staff development. This position is responsible for ensuring that all students referred for or receiving special education and related services receive timely, legally compliant evaluations and individualized programming in alignment with Massachusetts special education law (M.G.L. c.

71B and 603 CMR 28.00) and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). As a Unit B administrator, the Team Chairperson also carries a formal responsibility for coaching and developing special education staff, including case managers, in IEP quality and instructional practice.

The Team Chairperson works in close collaboration with the Director of Special Education, building administrators, classroom teachers, related service providers, school psychologists, families, and community partners to ensure that every student’s educational program reflects high standards, is responsive to individual need, and is delivered in the least restrictive environment. This position centers on process leadership, compliance, coordination, family engagement, and alignment with the district’s strategic priorities.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to) :

TEAM LEADER SHIP AND IEP COORDINATION

• Chair all IEP evaluation, development, amendment, and annual review meetings for an assigned district caseload in compliance with IDEA, M.G.L. c. 71B, and 603 CMR 28.00
• Lead the IEP Team in all relevant eligibility and evaluation decisions, ensuring that decisions reflect the collective expertise of the team and are grounded in comprehensive data.
• Coordinate all aspects of the evaluation and IEP development process, including consent, evaluation planning, and document completion, adhering to all mandated timelines as required by state and federal law
• Ensure that notices, consents, and procedural safeguards (N1–N3 forms) are provided to parents/guardians in accordance with 603 CMR 28.07, and that parents’ rights are clearly communicated.
• Serve as the district’s primary procedural compliance lead for special education processes at the secondary level, maintaining accurate, confidential student records in compliance with FERPA and IDEA
• Oversee the development and quality of IEPs, ensuring that goals are measurable, services are appropriate, and placement reflects the least restrictive environment as required under IDEA and M.G.L. c. 71B § 3
• Coordinate with building administrators and receiving providers across grade bands to support smooth transitions in special education programming at key student transition points (e.g., elementary to middle, middle to high school), consistent with assigned caseload responsibilities.
• Facilitate age-appropriate transition planning for students on assigned caseloads, including the development of Transition Planning Forms (TPFs) for eligible students beginning at age 14, and coordination with vocational programs, post-secondary institutions, and community agencies as required under IDEA § 614(d)(1)(A)(i)(VIII) and 603 CMR 28.05(4)(c).
• Maintain student records and protect their confidentiality in compliance with FERPA and IDEA.
• Possesses knowledge of federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and policies regarding children’s special…