Title of Position:

Special Education Administrator, Educational Team Leader - Goodnow Elementary School

Salary:

In accordance with the School Administrators Association Contract

Work Year:

2024-25

12 Month/218 Days

Employment Start Date:

July 1, 2024

Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority:

Works under the supervision of the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Equity, his/her designees and the building Principal

 Statement of Duties:

• Supervises and evaluates Special Education Staff
• Collaborates with Principals/Directors on Special Education Staffing including assisting with hiring of Special Education Staff
• 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 Student Services and/or building administrator/supervisor

Qualifications: 

• Master’s degree from accredited institution
• DESE Certification as Special Education Administrator or as a Director/Supervisor (covering at least grades K-5) 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 Special Education Teacher or equivalent as deemed appropriate by the Director of Student Services. 
• 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.