Special Education Administrator, Educational Team Leader

•1LT Charles W. Whitcomb School (Middle School)

Marlborough Public Schools

Whitcomb Middle School

•Marlborough, Massachusetts This job is also posted in Marlborough Public Schools

Job Details

Job ID:

5940813

Application Deadline:

Posted until filled

Posted:

Sep 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date:

Immediately

Job Description

Title of Position:

Special Education Administrator, Educational Team Leader

•1LT Charles W. Whitcomb School (Middle School)

Salary:

As per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Marlborough School Committee and the

Marlborough School Administrators Association Work Year:

2026-27 12 Month/218

Days Employment Start Date:

ASAP Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority:

Works under the supervision of the Executive Director of Special Education, his/her designees and the building Principal

Statement of Duties:

Supervises and evaluates Special Education Staff

Collaborates with Principals/Directors on Special Education Staffing including assisting with hiring of Special Education Staff

Serves as Chairperson for Team meetings

Oversees referral process, Team meeting process, and adherence to Individualized Education Programs based upon eligibility guidelines in accordance with federal and state requirements

Responsible for ensuring that all timelines are met and all required paperwork is completed within mandated timelines Ensures that all services for students identified as special needs are implemented

Assists with the oversight of the distribution of special education paraprofessionals and behavior technicians within the buildings.

Oversee and ensure scheduling/assignments of paraprofessionals and behavior technicians within the buildings as per student IEPs

Organize and facilitate monthly special education staff meetings in buildings

Provide professional development activities and in-service training to staff regarding instructional practices, accommodations, modifications and provision services to students

Ensures adherence to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Coordinated Program Review Standards

Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Student Services and/or building administrator/supervisor

Qualifications:

Master's degree from accredited institution

DESE Certification as Special Education Administrator or as a Director/Supervisor with Special Education Teacher License and SEI Endorsement. Applicants working towards such DESE licenses are welcome to apply.

Minimum of five (5) years of experience as Special Education Teacher or equivalent as deemed appropriate by the Director of Student Services. Ability to organize, work well with people, direct, supervise, evaluate and motivate others to get results

Demonstrated knowledge of Massachusetts and federal special education laws, regulations, eligibility criteria and ability to implement the special education process to ensure compliance

Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs and related IEP software programs

Possesses thorough working knowledge of nature and complexities of a variety of learning disabilities

Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all school personnel and parents

Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) preferred.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Position Type:

Full-Time