Special Education Team Leader (IEP's and 504's)

The Amherst-Pelham Regional School District is currently seeking highly qualified candidates for the full time position of Special Education Team Leader (ETL) for the Amherst Regional High School. The ETL will chair both IEP and 504 meetings.

Responsibilities

Serve as chairperson of IEP & 504 Team meetings

Complete mandatory documentation paperwork from Team meeting

Development/writing/review of Individualized Educational Plans & 504s

Regular communication and collaboration with staff /administration involved in the Team process

Collaborate with the special education liaisons and families to develop consents for special education evaluations based on the individual case

Collaborate with general education teachers and guidance counselors to develop consents for 504 evaluations

Collaborate with personnel in the middle school to help develop projections and plans for students

Knowledge and experience with transition planning

Engage and partner with families involved in the IEP and 504 Team process

Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with high school departments- i.e. special education, guidance, academic departments

Routine collaboration with Special Education support staff

Maintain routine contact with the Student Services Office and attend districtwide and secondary ETL meetings

Attend district-wide trainings and Special Education department meetings

Qualifications

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Special Education certification

Experience developing Individualized Educational Plans & 504s

Experience with culturally diverse populations

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Prior experience working with secondary students is desirable

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Demonstrated experience working with and implementing the special education evaluation process, parents’ rights, and current 504 and special education law and regulations

Salary : $51,302 - $92,079