SY26-27 SEZP Bilingual Evaluation Team Leader

Bilingual Evaluation Team Leader Location:

School-based (1 or more locations)

Full Time Start Date:

August 17, 2026 (anticipated) •Qualified candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus. Terms of this signing bonus will be discussed during the selection process and may be offered.•Job Details Ensuring maximum access and high expectations will drive change from within our schools by positioning leaders, special educators, MTSS teams, families, and students as experts, advocates, visionaries, and activists in anti-racism, equity, and empowerment. The SEZP calls upon skilled and passionate educators to support the development and evolution of systems, supports, oversight, and monitoring of Specialized Services. The

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will be responsible to the Chief of Student Support and Services and building principals to insure federal and state compliance with special education regulations The

SEZP ETL

will coordinate and facilitate all aspects of

M.G.L. 71B 603 CMR 28.00

(Special Education Regulations). The

SEZP ETL

will serve as an effective liaison with parents/families, building principals and staff and other offices and agencies within the community in order to facilitate effective specialized services to students. The

SEZP ETL

is responsible for the final version of all Individualized Educational Plans (IEPS) on their caseloads.

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will attend scheduled professional development sessions as designated by the SEZP Student Support & Services Senior Admin Team The

SEZP ETL

will coordinate transition planning from middle to high, HS to post HS - design and implement procedures to address regulations, facilitate development of student and parent programs. The

SEZP ETL

will coordinate the completion and submission of 688 referrals. The

SEZP ETL

will complete Summary of Performance forms for graduating high school students. The

SEZP ETL

will collaborate with the AP of Special Education to facilitate bi-weekly or monthly professional learning communities for special education teachers. The

SEZP ETL

will collaborate with the AP of Special Education to provide individualized coaching and support to teachers and paraprofessionals. The

SEZP ETL

will support the AP of Special Education with

MCAS ALT

implementation. The

SEZP ETL

will be responsible for maintaining a compliance log and all documentation related to the IEP process for assigned schools. Qualifications Experience teaching at the middle or high school level Valid Massachusetts DESE educator license in the appropriate subject and grade level required. Candidates not yet licensed may be eligible for a licensure waiver and are encouraged to apply Demonstrated ability to support a range of learners through strong instruction and relationship-building Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required Bachelor's degree required If you meet many-but not all-of the qualifications above, we encourage you to apply. SEZP values educators who are reflective, collaborative, and committed to continuous growth. We encourage you to reach out to us at info@sezp.org if you have questions about the role or your qualifications. We are happy to help you feel ready to apply! Benefits Selection as an educator in SEZP recognizes an individual for their outstanding vision, capacity, and commitment to students. Educators in SEZP are eligible for the same competitive benefits available to Educators in the Springfield Public Schools. Educators joining SEZP may also be eligible for the following recruitment incentives, which may be offered individually: Signing bonus in addition to base salary Relocation award for candidates from regions beyond western Massachusetts While Massachusetts is consistently ranked as one of the top states for education results in the country, we have one of the highest and most persistent opportunity gaps. The Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership (SEZP) - established in 2015 as a collaboration between Springfield Public Schools (SPS), the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and the Springfield Education Association (SEA) - seeks to improve the longitudinal life outcomes of the more than 2,500 students in our 8 middle schools. SEZP combines district-based public education with the flexibility of autonomous school models, granting schools meaningful control over curriculum, staffing, scheduling, and budgeting-while maintaining clear accountability for student learning and growth. Across all of its work-including school improvement and educator preparation-SEZP is guided by three core values:

Access:

Expanding access to strong learning environments, skilled mentors, and clear pathways for students and educators

Belonging:

Building communities where people are known, supported, and accountable to one another

Opportunity:

Preparing students and educators to learn, lead, and thrive over time

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools' Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both. The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel of Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com. Springfield Public School's sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com