Team Chair

Team Chair Location: Franklin High School Salary: As per FEA Teacher Contract This position does qualify for town benefits, including Health Insurance General Description: The Franklin Public Schools, a Prek-12 district, is seeking a skilled and experienced Special Education Team Chair to work at Franklin High School. Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Teaching the Expanded Core Curriculum (ECC), which includes:
• Manage the special education process and required paperwork.
• Ensure that all mandated timelines are met with respect to the special education process.
• Adhere to district special education processes and procedures.
• Chair IEP meetings and assist staff in developing comprehensive, student-centered IEPs.
• Provide building-based leadership for special education matters
• Provide training as needed to colleagues on topics of special education
• Work collaboratively with building-based special education team and general education staff
• Work closely with building and district administration as well as district team chairs to ensure appropriate programming and services on behalf of students with disabilities
• Utilize and model a data-driven decision-making process
• Facilitate manifestation determination meetings
• Provide outreach and support to parents throughout the team process and thereafter
• Serve as liaison with agencies on behalf of students with disabilities, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Special Education, Education Administration, or a related field required.
• Familiarity with curriculum standards and high school programming
• Knowledge of state and federal laws and regulations
• Successful public-school experience as Team Chair
• Able to take initiative and work independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Knowledge of research-based interventions and strategies for students with disabilities
• Demonstrated leadership capacity
• Must successfully pass Criminal Offender (CORI) background check and national fingerprinting screening (CHRI).

We understand that our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the FPS community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. We are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Franklin Public Schools. Franklin Public Schools is committed to maintaining an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment in accordance with state and federal law, including based on age, race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, pregnancy-related status, gender identity, sexual orientation, sexual harassment, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information and/or disability.