2024-2025 Elementary Special Education Team Chair

at  Wayland Public Schools

Elementary Special Education Team Chair (2) The Wayland Public Schools is seeking two skilled, experienced, creative and dynamic individuals to serve as Team Chair to join the Student Services administrative team. One position is for the Claypit Hill Elementary School, which houses the districts elementary specialized programs. One position is split between the Loker Elementary School and Happy Hollow Elementary School. General Description: The Team Chair is responsible for the oversight of all aspects of special education and 504 Plans including meeting facilitation, IEP/504 Plan development and implementation high quality programming supports and services.
In conjunction with the Building Principal, Assistant Principals and Director of Student Services, the Team Chair provides general building leadership, guidance and coaching for all faculty members with respect to students with disabilities. The Team Chair will work to enhance existing programs and support interventions that reflect best practices in all areas with an emphasis on social-emotional skill development, language-based learning disabilities and Autism. Key ResponsibilitiesAssists with the supervision and evaluation of all special education staff including special education teachers, related service providers, and teaching assistants. Oversees the Team process and adherence to Individual Education Programs based on eligibility guidelines and in accordance with Federal and State requirements and is responsible for seeing that all timelines are met and all required paperwork is completed.
Ensures that the special education processes from initial eligibility to IEP development, to implementation is administered with equity and with excellence for all with attention to ensure that students from diverse linguistic, cultural and socio-economic backgrounds are not systematically referred to special education and are neither over- nor-underrepresented in special education.Processes initial and reevaluation requests, facilitates initial and reevaluation meetings and serves as the chair of other Team meetings as needed. Coordinates IEP progress reports at the end of each grading period, ensuring that progress reports are provided to families in a timely fashion and that appropriate steps are taken by IEP teams when students do not make progress on IEP goalsUnderstands and implements federal, state, and local laws, policies, regulations, and procedures and protocols including the implications of liability and requirements of due process.Develops systems to monitor compliance with special education process and timelines in accordance with state and federal regulations and local processMaintains accurate IEP records and documentation (PowerSchool, student files, rosters, meeting notes, communications, etc.)Uses creative problem-solving in customizing the best combination of educational programs and services for each child with disabilities.Understands him/her self as an integral member of the educational team that effectively communicates to all staff, parents, students, and community members a systemic approach that models teamwork, encourages collegiality, and supports collaboration.Provides visible building leadership on behalf of special education and students with disabilities.With the building principal, coordinates service delivery between special education teachers, instructional assistants and related services providers at the building and ensures that all services are providedContributes to the development and implementation of department specific professional developmentContributes to placement process to facilitate efficiencies in service delivery Plans, develops, and conducts department meetings.Researches and shares best practices for educational interventions, accommodations and modifications to meet the individual needs of students.Collaborates with sending and receiving IEP/504 teams for the transition from 5th to 6th grade , and 8tth to -9th grade along with grade to grade transitions within the middle school..Assists in the organization of Extended School Year with the dissemination of information regarding ESY to staff and families, including monitoring the eligibility for ESY and data necessary to provide appropriate programming for ESYAssumes responsibility for the accuracy, validity, and interpretation of assessment results as related to special education eligibility determination.Assists Teams in gathering data and evidence required in planning the educational programs for students with disabilities.Coordinates and ensures the implementation of department policies, procedures, and practices with respect to special education.Ensures the planning and implementation of MCAS testing program as related to special education.Conducts in-service sessions and training programs for staff members on topics related to special education.Attends scheduled district special education leadership team meetings and works collaboratively with other special education leaders throughout the district.Serves as a support for Special Education Teachers, particularly newly-hired Special Education Teachers, and provides individual professional development as neededAssists in the efforts of improving the understanding of behavioral supports for all students, including collaborative efforts between special education staff, school counselors and psychologists, BCBA, and general education. Participates in the support of students through direct classroom support and coaching to special education and regular education teachers in order to meet the academic and behavioral needs of studentsPerforms other related duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services and Principal. Qualification

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