What are the responsibilities and job description for the Saugus Public Schools Out of District Coordinator GRANT FUNDED position at Saugus Public Schools?
The Saugus Public School District is seeking an Out-of-District Special Education Team Coordinator. It is the responsibility of the OOD coordinator to schedule and chair TEAM meetings and facilitate the special education process for assigned out-of-district students, and support parents’ understanding of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and referral process. This position will
also support the facilitation of in-district team meetings, as appropriate.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Monitor the effectiveness of the program placements for students.
Ensure that special education programs, services, and related materials are aligned with standard curriculum goals.
Coordinate all aspects of team meetings, chair team meetings, and schedule team evaluations, re-evaluations, and annual review meetings, in accordance with the requirements of 603 CMR 28.00.; search/identify appropriate program, disseminate student profiles and records to potential placements, facilitate placement interviews, chair all IEP meetings and IEP development in collaboration with out-of-district placements.
Oversee the monitoring and implementation of required special education procedures regarding evaluation, placement and related monitoring.
Consult, interpret, document and coordinate student information for assessments/evaluations, IEP, Extended School Year (ESY) and supervise the completion of the necessary reports and mandated documentation.
Monitor student progress reports, attendance, Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and report cards for each student.
Work with outside state agencies in collaboration with the school team and coordinate interagency communication (i.e. Department of Children and Families (DCF), Department of Mental Health (DMH), Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC).
Oversee the completion of all paperwork associated with the students’ Individual Education Program (IEP) and placement.
Ensure that department and student records are current and maintained. Monitor and report on required special education compliance as requested by the Administrator of Special Education.
Prepare other reports assigned or requested by the Administrator of Special Education.
Maintaining close contact with out-of-district providers and parents to assess student progress.
Monitor placement compliance with regulations.
Work with district ETL’s and staff to support placement in and/or return to less restrictive district placement.
Plan transition for secondary students in conjunction with outside agencies.
Maintain all appropriate special education timelines.
Keep current database on placements, tuition and transportation costs, assisting with Circuit Breaker reimbursement procedures.
Work with clerical staff regarding transportation issues.
Coordinate and review with Saugus Public Schools Guidance Department out-of-district student transcripts to ensure graduation requirements have been met.
Other duties as designated by the Administrator of Special Education.