Special Education Team Chairperson Position Available In Middlesex, Massachusetts

Special Education Team Chairperson
Woburn Public Schools
District Wide – Woburn, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Woburn Public School District
Job Details

Job ID:

5229262

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Jun 10, 2025

Starting Date:

Sep 2, 2025
Job Description
Woburn Public Schools
Special Education Team Chairperson
2025-2026 School Year

DEFINITION

The Special Education Team Chairperson shall be the employee member of the Woburn Public Schools designated by the Superintendent of Schools to ensure that special education students are given every opportunity to be educated within the mainstream learning environment and adhere to the intent and timelines of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

PREREQUISITE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum:

Certification in Special Education with a Masters Degree in Special Education or in a related field; Special Ed Administrator license preferred

Minimum:

Minimum of five years teaching or administrative special education experience

Minimum:

Knowledge and understanding of the Team evaluation process, IDEA, and 603 CMR 28.00

SALARY:

In accordance with the Woburn Public Schools Collective Bargaining Agreement

WORKING TIME

The Special Education Team Chairperson shall work days and times as stated in the Woburn Public Schools Collective Bargaining Agreement plus five additional days at the beginning and five additional days at the end of each school year.

DUTIES:

The Special Education Team Chairperson shall:
Maintain compliance with special education regulations
Have experience working with students with various disabilities
Monitor IEPs for accuracy and compliance
Complete all files and statistical reports as required by the Director of Special Education
Inform parents of their rights to due process under IDEA and ensure that the spirit of the intent of IDEA is fulfille
Chair Team meetings, write and oversee the development of the IEP, send completed IEPs to parents within 45 days of the date that the parent consented to testing, and ensure necessary signatures
Ensure that related service providers, teachers, or other staff deemed necessary are provided copies or access to IEPs for the students they serve
Provide consultative services for parents, teachers, and/or administrators Participate in providing in-service training to professionals and parents
Plan for the integration of pupils, when feasible, into the regular academic program
Ensure that equal educational opportunity is provided to all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, religion, or national origin
Work diligently to resolve all conflicts
Assume responsibility for the coordination of the evaluation team process which includes but is not limited to contacting parents, coordination and completion of evaluations, coordination and collating of overall evaluation data, processing the required forms, scheduling and chairing Team meetings, and processing IEPs within regulatory timelines
Develop and maintain complete and cumulative individual records of special education students
Arrange IEP review/reevaluation assessments and meetings to discuss student progress and write new or amended IEPs
Act as a liaison with community agencies
Perform any other duties and assume responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Student Services, any Assistant Superintendent, or the Superintendent of Schools
At the Woburn Public Schools, we are committed to cultivating an environment where diverse perspectives and backgrounds are embraced, acknowledging that a team reflecting diversity of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, age, gender, marital/domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, and veteran status allows us to serve our communities better. To that end, Woburn Public Schools continues to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and a district member of Mass Partnership for Diversity in Education.

Position Type:

Full-Time