Evaluation Team Leader

Starting Date: Immediately

Title: EVALUATION TEAM LEADER (ETL)

Role: Under the supervision of the Special Education Program Coordinator, maintains compliance to federal and state regulations and Medford Public Schools policies for students with disabilities and acts as a resource for special education instruction and programming. The following is an outline of the role and responsibilities, which is intended to provide a broad overview, but is subject to change according to the needs of the school district, as required by the Superintendent of Schools.

• Degree in Special Education or other related field from an accredited college or university with evidence of courses or experience in the area of administration or supervision, special education, psychology or guidance.
• Experience with direct service and assessment of special education students, knowledge of current and best practices in special education, and working knowledge of special education laws and regulations.

Director or Pupil Services and Special Education Program Coordinators

• Implement policies, procedures, plans and directives promulgated by the Medford School Committee and required by state and federal laws and regulations.
• Coordinate referral process for special education evaluation and re‑evaluation, including acquiring consent, scheduling meetings, preparing meeting notices and attendance sheets.
• Assist the Special Education Team with interpretation of federal and Commonwealth of Massachusetts laws related to special education eligibility determinations and implementation of the least restrictive environment requirement.
• Oversee the special education process at the building level.
• As chairperson of the IEP Team, review documents and evaluation data, facilitate team meeting discussion and oversee the development and implementation of IEPs.
• Act as the district representative who acts as Chairperson for Team meetings, qualified to supervise or provide special education; knowledgeable about the general curriculum; knowledgeable about the availability of resources of the district and authorized to commit the resources of the district during Team meetings.
• Serve as an expert regarding instructional adaptations, educational assessment and curriculum for school‑based staff.
• Actively involve in professional development (courses, workshops, and in‑service training) to remain current in new methods and approaches in special education as well as expand knowledge of the general education curriculum for students receiving services.
• Coordinate the transition of students from preschool, elementary, and high school programs.
• Facilitate parent observations of special education programs.
• Assist parents, staff and others in understanding the special education process and services available.
• Meet regularly with the Special Education Leadership Team regarding issues and concerns around allocation of services inside the school or outside the home or school district.
• Support the Special Education Coordinator and principal with a variety of special education functions, including staff support, program evaluation and resource management.
• Support the Special Education Program Coordinator and principal with a variety of special education functions, including staff support, parent engagement, program evaluation and resource management.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities consistent with this role/position as assigned by the Director of Pupil Services, Special Education Coordinator or Principal.

As determined by the contract between the Medford School Committee and the Medford Teachers Association.

Salary is in accordance with the Medford Teachers Association

Contract:

Medford Public Schools fills positions on the basis of individual qualifications without regard to race, age, color, national origin, sex, marital status, gender identity, disability, religion, or sexual orientation.

• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

• Joan Bowen, Coordinator of Secondary Special Education
• 489 Winthrop Street
• Medford, Massachusetts 02155
• Phone:
• Email: jbowen.ma.us