ETL - Evaluation Team Leader

Ayer Shirley Regional School District

Central Office - Ayer, Massachusetts Job Details

Job ID:

5952045

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Reporting to the Director of Special Education, the Evaluation Team Leader's role is to assist teachers and administration, subject to Special Education Laws, with the educational needs of students placed in substantially separate classrooms/programs within the district. Salary depends on licensure. Admin license, salary up to $100,000 per year. Teacher license, salary to follow the teacher's contract found on asrsd.org.

Job Goals:

To facilitate the Team process

To improve communication between parents, general education, and Special Education staff

To insure compliance with federal and state laws/regulations

To inform parents of all steps in the evaluation and Team process

Duties and Responsibilities:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

Coordinate and facilitate all aspects of

M.G.L. 71B 603 CMR 28.00

(Special Education Regulations).

Assist in the administration of the Special Education procedures that have been designated throughout the school

Chair individual Team Meetings

Compile and coordinate assessments for the purpose of determining the best combination of regular and special education services for each school-age student identified as eligible for special education

Receive referrals and initiate the evaluation process

Supervise and coordinate evaluation teams in evaluating and diagnosing children, determining eligibility for special education, and then designing appropriate educational programming

Coordinate the transition of students on Individual Education Plans (IEPs)

Oversee the development of IEPs, timelines, and all special education paperwork

Review Individualized Educational Programs for compliance and accuracy

Ensure timely communication with staff and parents. Involve parents in the evaluation and formation of educational planning

Monitor the progress of special education students as noted on progress reports, report cards, and standardized testing

Advise the Director of Special Education regarding inclusion and specialized programs. Communicate effectively with all administration about programs, staff, and students

Promote and safeguard the confidentiality of student records according to the student record regulations. Assist in the data collection for state-mandated special education reports

Act as the District contact for outside agencies that serve the child/parent/guardian

Any other relative duties as assigned

Position Type:

Full-time