What are the responsibilities and job description for the Team Chairperson - Special Education position at Chicopee Public Schools?
TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION TEAM CHAIRPERSON
TYPE: Contract Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement
SALARY: Per Unit A Collective Bargaining Agreement
REPORTS TO: Director of Special Education
OBJECTIVE: The Special Education Team Chairperson will chair evaluation TEAMS for all students both in-house and those students in out-of-district placements. The Special Education Team Chairperson should work with the school community to build a learning climate that allows all students to meet their highest learning potential.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Serve as evaluation TEAM chairperson for initial referrals and re-evaluations as well as out-of-district placements
- Assist the Director of Special Education to return out-of-district students
- Assist the Director of Special Education in increasing inclusion programs
- Maintain accurate figures on caseload assignments for teachers and support personnel to assist in maintaining adequate staffing needs
- Assist regular education teachers in making accommodations and modifications in curriculum and instruction
- Maintain compliance in all Special Education timelines and regulations
- Maintain compliance and standards of excellence for professional performance and program development
- Complete all reports in a timely manner
- Attend after school meetings when requested
- Work cooperatively with the regular education staff
- Attend professional conferences and workshops
- Meet with principals, as needed, to discuss special education issues and regulations
- Establish by personal example a standard of excellence that will inspire others
- Assume other duties/responsibilities as directed by the Special Education Director.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED
- Ability to be flexible to work with parents, teachers, students and administrators to effect desired outcomes.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- the Special Education Team Chairperson must be available for after school and evening meetings when necessary
- The Special Education Team Chairperson must be able to work effectively with teachers, parents, students, principal and other administrators
- The Special Education Team Chairperson must be able to regularly travel among school buildings.
SUCCESS FACTORS
- Willingness to cooperate and work with the Special Education Director and others as an integral member of the special education team
- Ability to acknowledge problems and to resolve them in positive ways
- Ability to set high personal standards
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
1. Certified as a Teacher of Students with Special Needs or School Adjustment Counselor or LSW or Guidance Counselor
2. Membership in professional association(s) preferred.