Interim TEAM Chairperson .6 FTE

The Wachusett Regional School District encourages all candidates who are committed to enriching the lives of our student population to apply. Our Core Values are: Collaboration, Empathy, Inclusivity, Integrity, Perseverance, and Responsibility.Our Mission: To ensure a vibrant, inclusive, and respectful educational community in which we: Foster a safe, nurturing, and welcoming environment. Provide all students with equitable opportunities for deep and meaningful learning through multiple pathways. Empower all students to develop and apply their unique strengths, passions, and curiosities. Partner with our community to meet our goals while optimizing the effective and efficient use of our resources.Position: Interim Team Chairperson .6 FTELocation: Wachusett Regional School DistrictPay: Wachusett Administrators' Association Salary ScheduleThe Team Chair shall possess a Masters Degree in Special Education or in a related field. Minimum of 3 years teaching experience in Special Education with current DESE certification. Experience in planning and chairing Team Meetings and in coordinating services on behalf of special needs students.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Act as a liaison between Special Education staff and building principals regardingissues related to the provision of services to special education students.2. Schedule and oversee all aspects of the individualized Educational Program Process and chairIEP meetings for assigned students.3. Supervise , consult with, and advise School Evaluation Teams for the purpose ofassuring that assessments, reports, educational programs, and service deliveryare of the highest quality.4. Meet DESE requirements related to special education law including timelines,paperwork, file maintenance, and screening.5. Coordinate and facilitate the evaluation of students referred for eligibilitydeterminations and for current special education students.6. Make recommendations to the Administrator of Special Education concerningmodifications or development of Special Education programs and services forspecial needs students.7. Participate in providing in-service training to professionals and parents.8. Attend and chair meetings outside of the District if necessary as an out-of-district liaison.9.Perform other special education duties as may be assigned by the Administrator of Special Education and or Building Principal.10.Ability to commit District resources in a manner that meets the needs of specialeducation students.This is a 200 day position