Middle/High School Special Education Team Chair – Interim Position Available In Essex, Massachusetts

Middle/High School Special Education Team Chair – Interim Manchester Essex Regional School District 36 Lincoln St, Manchester, MA 01944 Assign and oversee special education referrals and evaluationsFacilitate initial evaluation meetings, re-evaluation meetings, and annual IEP meetingsReview and refine all IEPs in collaboration with service providers; write proposal narrativesDevelop strong parent partnerships through the Team process, individualized problem solving, and consultationEngage in daily informal consultation, problem solving, and coaching with faculty and staff on behalf of students Establish and implement goals and strategic plans for 6-12 programs (moderate, SAIL, Transitions, IRWL, ACE)Work collaboratively with faculty and administration to identify professional development and meet training needsOversee out-of-district caseload for grades 6 through post-graduate/age 22 (e.g. meetings, email and telephone communication, IEPs, evaluations, observations)In collaboration with the Director and Elementary Chairperson, create and implement the vision for Special Education PK-12.Meet weekly with the Director of Student Services and Elementary Chairperson to review program needs, compliance indicators, and continuity of the program PK-12.Clearly communicate and adhere to state and federal laws and regulations related to special education process and procedures.

Other responsibilities as determined by Superintendent and the Director of Student Services