Team Chairperson​/Coordinator of Transition​/Vocation Services - Special Education

Team Chairperson / Coordinator of Transition / Vocation Services - Special Education

Milford Public Schools, Milford, Massachusetts – District-wide.

Starting Date: Aug 24, 2026

Schedule:  School Year

Salary: Per Teachers’ Contract

Final date to receive applications: Jun 27, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)

• Massachusetts Department of Education Teacher License – certified in Special Education or Related Services
• Master’s Degree required
• Valid Massachusetts driver’s license
• Minimum of three years of public school experience
• Knowledge of Department of Education regulations and secondary school curriculum
• Knowledge of age‑appropriate developmental milestones for middle and high school students
• Experience facilitating team meetings
• Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic instruments
• CPR and first‑aid certification preferred

• Chair/facilitate Initial, Annual, and Re‑evaluation Team Meetings
• Coordinate IEPs, progress reports, evaluations as applicable
• Coordinate Extended School Year services for caseload
• Work with Transportation Director regarding special transportation
• Program development, student placement, and scheduling
• Assist with grouping and implementation of accommodations for state assessments
• Assist with Special Education budget for designated school(s)
• Make recommendations for placement of Behavior Assistants and Teaching Assistants
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education

• Support program development and oversight
• Administer vocational and transition assessments as part of the eligibility process
• Participate in transition planning to provide appropriate training, work experiences, and support for integrated work, further training, independent living, and community participation upon graduation or attainment of certificate of attainment
• Facilitate rehabilitation services through cooperative development of the special education Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and transition planning activities
• Travel to various job sites throughout the district and community for student job development, training, supervision, and evaluation
• Counsel identified special education students to develop plans and transition from school to work for junior and senior year students
• Provide training for pre‑vocational/vocational and high school personnel on development and implementation of students’ transition goals and objectives
• Work closely with Team members to create opportunities for students to enhance work readiness, employment, and transition skills
• Identify and develop job opportunities, assist students with application completion, participate in job interviews, and provide job coaching as needed
• Maintain relationships between school and community agencies (Mass Ability, DDS, DMH, etc.)
• Interview and gather information on students to determine eligibility for services and the feasibility of rehabilitation services

Milford Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Master degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required