Evaluation Team Supervisor

TITLE: Special Education Evaluation Team SupervisorQUALIFICATIONS: Massachusetts licensure and 5 years experience as a special education teacher, related service provider or psychologist; supervisor/director license required.Knowledge/experience in behavior management, differentiation of instruction, reading disabilities and various specialized programs related to reading and dyslexia, and working knowledge of IDEA and state special education regulations, evaluation and IEP meeting/process/development.Excellent oral and written communication and organization skills.Experience with various models of special education service delivery and program development.Strong skills in collaborative problem solving and conflict resolution.Familiarity with Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, Power Point).Knowledge of the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks.Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find acceptable.REPORTS TO: Director of Student Services and Building PrincipalsJOB GOAL: To work with principals, teachers, and specialists to build a learning climate that allows all students to achieve within their Least Restrictive Environment. The Evaluation Team Supervisor (ETS) will work to establish and maintain consistent procedures to meet requirements of CMR 28.00. PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: 1.Serves as the chairperson for initial, re-evaluation and select annual review team meetings for students in specialized classrooms, including the Intensive Learning Center, LINKS program and other substantially separate classrooms, with the authority to commit the resources of the district.2.Provides supervision of and contributes directly to the evaluation of student services/special education staff in specialized classrooms, including the Intensive Learning Center, LINKS program and other substantially separate classrooms; including the planning and implementation of curriculum/instruction and behavior programs, liaison responsibilities, student evaluation/testing process/reports, and various paperwork requirements.3.Serves as a resource to the principals, curriculum specialists, teachers, and other staff members, as well as with parents, regarding special education and student services processes and services in specialized classrooms, including transition planning and other duties, as required.4.Collaborates with school leadership team(s) and district special education leadership to review and monitor students performance, analyze student performance data and work collaboratively to examine various facets of school and district programs to determine trends and appropriate directions and/or interventions.5.Collects pertinent data from teachers regarding student progress/program needs and ensures principals and district special education leadership have accurate and timely information to plan appropriate staffing models and program elements different than those currently in place.6.Works with respective principals to determine allocation of resources, both monetary and staff, in order to meet projected and evolving needs of students in specialized classrooms, including creation of and review of staff schedules in order to creatively and efficiently deploy staff to meet student needs.7.Reviews students assessment data, including but not limited to: MCAS, district-wide assessment programs, various interim assessment data results, and analyzes/interprets result trends for students with disabilities (SWD) in order to assist in both student-specific and district wide planning.8.Facilitates, coordinates and supervises select initial, re-evaluation, IEP reviews and annual review special education TEAM meetings as directed by the Director or Assistant Director of Student Services, in accordance with the most current state and federal regulations, makes decisions regarding areas of dissent amongst TEAM members, follows up to ensure that all team members complete information on the students IEP, and that individuals responsibilities are completed in a timely fashion.9.Facilitates meetings between various stake-holders to ensure the successful transition of students in specialized classrooms between programs/schools; i.e.: PS to K, Primary to Intermediate grades, Grades 4 to 5, and Grades 8 to 9. 10.Plans for and provides periodic training for teachers and paraprofessionals who work in specialized classrooms on various topics related to the special education process, disability types, instructional and/or behavioral/ motivational strategies, and other pertinent topics.11.Participates in school based leadership team meetings to promote collaboration between all stakeholders and communicate the interests/needs of special education students and staff in specialized classrooms to ensure their needs are duly considered in district-level planning.12.Provides day to day supervision of Extended School Year, as well as working with district special education leadership to plan and implement Extended School Year services.13.Assists the Director of Student Services, Assistant Director of Student Services and Principal in student services matters as may be requested.14.Performs additional duties as assigned by the Superintendent.TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Work Year: To be determined by the superintendent.Salary: Commensurate with background and experience.

Individual contract.

Salary : $56,500 - $71,600