Special Education Team Chair - Bellingham High School

ANTICIPATED OPENING FOR THE 2026-2027 SCHOOL YEAR
FUNDING CONTINGENT ON TOWN MEETING APPROVAL MAY 27, 2026

BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS
BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

TITLE: Special Education Team Chair

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Ability to collaborate with and establish relationships with parents, students, Team members.
2. Detailed oriented regarding all facets of students’ needs.
3. Organized.
4. Experience in a leadership capacity.
5. Experience in special education program development and procedures.
6. Knowledgeable in special education state and federal regulations.
7. Experience leading Team meetings.
8. Experience with Special Education Eligibility Determination.
9. Experience with TEAM process and role of the Team members.
10. Knowledge of disability types, accommodations and adaptations, modifications, and specialized instruction as well as assistive technology.
11. Knowledge of Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and district curriculum programs.
12. Leadership skills in organization, developing goals, best instructional practices, communication, problem solving, and collaboration.
13. Technology skills.
14. Possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
15. Development of Individual Educational Programs and Related Documents.
16. Ability to collaborate with special education and general education teachers, guidance counselors and clinicians.
17. Performs other related duties as requested by the Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and or Building Principal
18. Adheres to the district and Bellingham School Committee

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Massachusetts licensure in Special Education Teaching and/or Special Education Administration
2. Master’s degree in Special Education or Special Education Administration
3. Minimum of five (5) years successful teaching and/or administrative experience in the field of special education

SALARY: As Per BTA Contract

CLASSIFICATION: BTA

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Must be able to move about the classroom and have the ability to bend, sit or stand frequently.

REPORTS TO: Building Principal, Assistant Superintendent for Student Services

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Students, Special Education Secretary

OUR MISSION:
The Bellingham Public School District’s enrollment is approximately 1,930 students and an organizational staff of 400 employees. The district is split into the following building grade levels:
DiPietro Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3), Stall Brook Elementary (Preschool – Grade 3) Bellingham Memorial School (grades 4-7) and Bellingham High School (grades 8-12), and Keough Memorial Academy (grades 7-12) is our therapeutic day school for students with special needs.

Our core mission is to foster an environment in which students and staff have opportunities to reach their full potential. The Bellingham School District is committed to providing a challenging and academically motivating education where all students, staff and families accept responsibility for education within their schools.

The School Committee and the Administrative Team support the District Improvement Plan and Strategic Plan. Our goal is to always reach for our vision: The Bellingham Public Schools, in collaboration with students, their families, and the community, will provide a safe learning environment, where the unique strengths of every learner are enhanced and celebrated. We will work together to build a shared sense of pride in the Bellingham Public Schools by amplifying academic excellence, increasing communication, cultivating a positive climate, improving social and emotional well-being, and enhancing technology use and implementation.