BHS Educational Team Facilitator - LTS

Job Description: 

The EducationalTeam Facilitator will ensure institutional excellence and high achievement for all students with disabilities.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as the chairperson for team meetings and is responsible for the provision of services to students with disabilities
• Assists the Principal and Director of Special Education in carrying out all mandates as outlined by the Federal IDEA and as defined under Chapter 766 of the Massachusetts General Laws and is responsible for implementing all programs and placements as determined by the TEAM Evaluation Process
• Understands and implements federal, state, and local laws, policies, regulations, procedures, and protocols including the implications of liability and requirements of due process
• Assists the Director of Special Education and building principals in customizing the best combination of educational programs, and other services, for each school-age child with disabilities
• Serves as the chairperson of a team that ensures the implementation of Special Education regulations and mandates
• Assists with the coordination of Special Education programs beyond the school day and school year
• Oversees the referral process, Team Meeting process, and adherence to Individual Education Programs based on eligibility guidelines and in accordance with Federal and State requirements and is responsible for seeing that all timelines are met and all required paperwork is completed
• Assists in the coordination and in some cases, may provide staff development and workshops/trainings regarding special education issues
• Attends state and regional meetings and participates actively in professional organizations
• Facilitates communication and working relationships with parents, outside agencies, and community resources
• Assures adherence to the Department of Education Coordinated Program Review Standards
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Deputy Superintendent of Student Services, Director of Special Education, and Principal
• Understands him/herself as an integral member of the educational team that effectively communicates to staff, parents, students, and community members a systemic approach that models teamwork, encourages collegiality, and supports collaboration.
• Expresses him/herself clearly and confidently orally and in writing; capable of responding effectively in a public forum
• Recognizes that student learning must be the focus of all school programs and activities
• Believes that all students have the natural ability to succeed at high levels of learning and it is the behaviors and actions of the adults in the school that nurture, develop, and encourage each and every student
• Ensures that the special education process from eligibility to IEP, to implementation is administered with equity and with excellence for all. This includes working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that struggling students of color and students from lower socio-economic backgrounds are not systematically referred to special education and are not over-nor-underrepresented in special education.
• Collaborates and works across all sectors to support enhanced non-categorical, multi-tiered services and support for all students

Requirements Qualifications:

• Massachusetts DESE certification in Special Education, Psychology, and/or Counseling/Related Services
• Minimum of six (6) years experience in special education
• Master’s Degree or higher with a major in Special Education, Psychology, and/or Counseling/Related Services
• SEI Endorsement

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 2 years prior experience as a team facilitator/chairperson

The Superintendent reserves the right to alter qualifications if deemed to be in the best interest of the Public Schools of Brookline

The Public Schools of Brookline is especially interested in qualified candidates who can contribute through their teaching or practice to the diversity and excellence of the PSB community.

The Public Schools of Brookline is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.  Members of underrepresented groups and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.