26-137 Special Education Team Chair

26-137 Special Education Team Chair Hopkinton Public School District Hopkinton Middle School - Hopkinton, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Hopkinton Public School District Job Details

Job ID:

5714599

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Yesterday

Starting Date:

Aug 31, 2026 Job Description

TITLE:

Special Education Team Chair

TYPE OF POSITION

Full-time (1.0); 2026-2027 school year; salary commensurate with experience and education (FY 27 range $59,168 - $127,834 plus additional $5,050/year stipend)

LOCATION

Middle School, Hopkinton, Massachusetts

AREA OF CONSIDERATION

All qualified candidates This is the position of Team Chair, Special Education. It is the responsibility of the incumbent to oversee and implement (with Principals' support and supervision) a school's entire Special Education process, procedures and services.

DUTIES:

Performs work during and beyond the school day/year, including, but not necessarily limited to: Coordinate all aspects, and chair TEAM meetings (as needed); Consult, interpret, document and coordinate special education assessments/evaluations and supervise the completion of the necessary reports and mandated documentation; Coordinate, monitor, evaluate and assist in the writing of IEPs, collection of data illustrating student progress and special education school services; Maintain an informed, professional, ongoing interaction between the TEAM members, Principals, general education school staff, parents of students with disabilities and the Director of Student Services; Participate and facilitate the transition of students with disabilities from one grade/level to the next; Meetings, such as with parents, legal conference calls or out-of-district placement issues; E-mail and other correspondence; Case inquiries from the Director or legal counsel; Up to five (5) days in the summer for tasks such as meeting with parents to discuss IEP concerns, transition planning for students new to the district, and continuing out-of-district placement issues, as requested by the Student Services Director, payable at the per diem rate. Other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed, or eligible for licensure in Special Needs or Counseling, at the appropriate level, by the Massachusetts Department of Education Licensure; Master's degree in a related field; Minimum three years' experience working in a school setting with students with disabilities and their families; Thorough knowledge of all aspects of the Interdisciplinary TEAM special education process and mandated special education procedures; Proficient in understanding diagnostic and team procedures related to students with disabilities progress and eligibility for special education services; Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate and in conformity with state licensure requirements. Online is our preferred method of application, however, if you wish to apply by mail, please download and print the appropriate application form on our website: https://www.hopkinton.k12.ma.us/employment1 Send your completed application to: Human Resources Hopkinton Public Schools 89 Hayden Rowe St. Hopkinton, MA 01748 Incomplete applications are not able to be considered. The Hopkinton Public School System does not discriminate on the basis of race or traits historically associated with race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, genetic information, or disability in admission to, access to, employment in, or treatment in its programs and activities. The Hopkinton Public School district is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity in our workplace. The school system's educational philosophy and personnel goals, including the goal of equal employment opportunity, will be considered in filling all positions.

Position Type:

Full-Time

Salary:

$59,168 to $127,834 Per Year