<p>Dedham Public Schools</p> <p>Job Title: Elementary Special Education Team Leader (ETL)</p> <p>Responsible to: Asst. Supt. Student Services</p> <p>Evaluated By: Asst. Supt. Student Services and Building Principal</p> <p>Primary Functions: Coordinate all aspects of special education programming effectively within assigned schools and share a broader district vision for special education services.</p> <p>Qualifications:</p> <ul> <li>A Master's degree from an accredited college or university. </li><li>Licensed as a Special Education Administrator, or credentials to satisfy certification requirements for the State of Massachusetts. </li><li>Successful experience as a special educator or related service provider including chairing of meetings, performing cognitive, achievement, and transition assessments using a variety of standardized protocols. </li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of state and federal regulations for special education. </li><li>Comprehensive knowledge of regulations and procedures stipulated in the American Disabilities Act (ADA) with emphasis on Section 504. </li><li>Knowledge of community agencies serving students with disabilities. </li><li>Ability to oversee, support and evaluate a continuum of special education programs and services designed to meet the requirements set forth by federal and state legislation for educating students with disabilities. </li><li>Superior organizational and interpersonal skills; strong ability to work collaboratively with administrators, colleagues, parents/guardians, and others in the delivery of effective services and the resolution of problems. </li><li>Successful completion of QBS/SafetyCare training preferred. </li><li>Strong background in program development / education of students with autism preferred. </li></ul> <p>Major Responsibilities:</p> <p>1.0 Oversight and Coordination of Special Education Programs and Services</p> <p>2.0 Pre-referral and Evaluation</p> <p>3.0 Supervision and Evaluation of Staff</p> <p>4.0 Professional Expectations</p> <p>5.0 Other</p> <p>Details:</p> <p>Oversight and Coordination of Special Education Programs and Services</p> <ul> <li>Provide direct oversight and supervision of building-based special education programs, early childhood through Grade 5; model high-caliber instructional practices. </li><li>Provide consultation and leadership regarding disciplinary matters and other emergency situations. </li><li>Collaborate with professional staff regarding their specific special education responsibilities. Provide consultation and support related to programs, staff, and/or student concerns. </li><li>Ensure regulatory compliance for all DESE monitoring, maintains building-based students records, review all IEPs. </li><li>For students with identified disabilities, participate and support in required procedures for MCAS administration.. </li><li>Participate and support in required administrative procedures related to the enrollment and placement of special education students. </li><li>Collaborate with principals and/or data managers to develop individual schedules to ensure compliance and most effective instruction for students with disabilities. </li><li>Coordinate co-teaching models to provide inclusive experiences for students with disabilities in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). </li><li>Participate in the chairing and development of Individual Education Programs (IEPs) for identified students. </li><li>For students with identified disabilities requiring extended school year services, support the planning and implementation of summer programming including staffing and program design. </li></ul> <p>Pre-referral and Evaluation</p> <ul> <li>Provide consultation and support to school teams when specific areas of expertise are required. </li><li>Facilitate referrals and chairs IEP meetings for special education, including but not limited to evaluations, re-evaluations, and independent evaluations. </li><li>Participate in building-based Student Assistant Team (SAT) activities, support regulatory pre-referral activities by suggesting accommodations and interventions to classroom teachers. </li><li>Provide consultation/support for building-based specialists and clinicians related to program, staff, or student concerns. </li></ul> <p>Supervision and Evaluation of Staff</p> <ul> <li>In formal and informal settings, assist professional staff with learning, behavioral, familial and social issues impacting student achievement. </li><li>In partnership with building principals and other administrators , participate in the interviewing and hiring of special education faculty and staff. </li><li>In partnership with building principals and other administrators, participate in assigning paraprofessional roles and positions, annually, as required. </li><li>In partnership with building principals and other administrators, provide feedback and implement evaluation procedures for paraprofessionals and professional staff as required. </li><li>Supervise professional staff completing assessments and writing reports. Provide on-going feedback regarding scoring, interpreting and reporting results. </li><li>Refer students and families to appropriate outside agencies for support. </li></ul> <p>Professional Expectations</p> <ul> <li>Spend majority of time directly within assigned schools; travel between buildings as needed. </li><li>Participate in special education leadership meetings as scheduled. </li><li>Collaborate with school principals, the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services, and the Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum to plan and implement district-wide professional development activities. </li><li>Plan and coordinate professional development activities for the special education department that complement district-wide strategic objectives. </li><li>Support principals and other professional staff regarding disciplinary practices, child abuse and neglect, gender identity issues, legal and physical custody, discrimination and harassment protections, and confidentiality. </li><li>Ensures implementation of administrative procedures related to the maintenance and security of special education student records. </li><li>Participate in and complete all mandated DESE monitoring and reporting activities as required. </li><li>Support staff in completing Medicaid data collection and submission as required. Facilitate annual training as needed. </li><li>Manage and maintain assessment materials for professional special education staff. Coordinate annual ordering process. </li><li>Support Dedham Special Education Parent Advisory Committee (SEPAC) activities as requested. </li><li>Occasional night work required; attendance at School Committee meetings when required by the Superintendent. </li></ul> <p>Other</p> <ul> <li>Carries out any other appropriate responsibilities assigned by Asst. Supt. Student Services and/or Building Principal </li></ul>