What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Team Chair- Warren Community Elementary School position at Warren Community Elementary School?
Position Title: Team Chairperson
Location: Warren Community Elementary
Reports to: Director of Student Support Services/Building Administration
Funded by: General Budget
Qualifications:
•MA License as Special Education Teacher or related field and/or Special Education Administrator
•Minimum of 5 years working with special education students in a professional capacity
•Strong knowledge and application of Massachusetts and federal special education regulations and laws
•Strong oral and written communication skills
•Ability to prioritize and respond effectively within timelines
Responsibilities:
•Chair all building-based IEP Team meetings
•Schedule all IEP meetings within mandated timelines
•Supervise and help to complete all IEP paperwork within required timelines
•Attend weekly Team Chair meetings with Director
•Maintain special education records
•Ensure all IEP paperwork is provided to parents within required timelines
•Supervise the implementation of IEPs
•Supervise the completion and distribution of progress reports
•Work collaboratively with administration regarding placement of students
•Work collaboratively with staff on transition
•Assist in planning and proctoring for MCAS
•Assist in assigning special education paraprofessional schedules
•Develop and maintain effective working relationships with regular education teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, and school and district administrators
•Assume an active role in promoting and maintaining sound relationships with parents to strengthen home/school relationships
•Assist Director in meeting requirements of state and federal audits, Integrated Monitoring Review, Problem Resolution System, and other required documentation as assigned
•Observe high ethical and professional standards in the discharge of all responsibilities
•Perform other duties as are appropriate to the role of Team Chairperson as assigned by the Building Administrator / Director of Student Support Services
•Maintain confidentiality
Salary: As per agreement between Quaboag Regional School District and the QEA
Closing date: Open until filled
Start date: August 28, 2026
Apply to: Dr. Kirsten Esposito, Director of Student Support Services
Quaboag Regional School District
P.O. Box 1538, Warren, MA 01083