Special Education Coordinator - Elementary

Special Education Coordinator - Elementary Salary: $109,080.60 to $117,028.52 according to the CBA (Collective Bargaining Agreement) Qualifications:

1. Appropriately licensed by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education as a special education teacher and special education administrator.
2. Minimum of 4 years teaching experience.
3. Master's degree in special education or education administration.
4. Experience as a special education team facilitator/team chairperson.
5. Experience in curriculum development and curriculum modifications.
6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
7. Commitment to remain current in content knowledge and state and federal regulations.
8. Sheltered English Immersion endorsed.
9. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state licensure requirements.
10. Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.) and fingerprint check.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the special education process for assigned schools in accordance with state and federal statutory and regulatory requirements.
• Work in collaboration with principals, assistant principals, and Secondary Special Education Administrator in regards to assignment and supervision of special education teachers and paraprofessionals.
• Coordinate with Director of Special Education and principals to develop and maintain a continuum of special education programming.
• Communicate with parents regarding questions and concerns about the special education process and individual students' programming.
• Provide curriculum leadership. Review, evaluate, and recommend scientifically, research-based intervention and remediation curriculum in the areas of reading, mathematics, executive functioning skills and life skills.
• Conduct meetings of various members of the professional staff which are deemed necessary for the purpose of carrying out the assigned responsibilities.
• Oversee the student assessment process including initial evaluations, three-year reevaluations, and independent evaluations. Meet with parents to explain the process. Ensure that the evaluation process is comprehensive, that the instruments are current and that all suspected/known areas of disability are assessed thoroughly and appropriately.
• Chair eligibility team meetings.
• Write IEPs and N1 (required summaries) for all eligibility meetings.
• Supervise and evaluate teacher performance as needed.
• Provide supervision and coaching to special education teachers/staff to ensure the provision of high quality instruction.
• Serve as a presenter for professional development topics related to special education.
• Assist with grant writing and management of grant funds.
• Assist with the completion of state and federal reporting (i.e., communicate with private schools, complete specified reports, administer needs assessments).
• Performs such related assignments as delegated by the Superintendent and/or designee.