0.6 Team Chair - JFK Elementary School

JFK Elementary School; Canton (MA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

JFK Elementary School in Canton, Massachusetts seeks a 0.6 Team Chair to advance equity and belonging, supporting academic and personal success for all students in K–5.

The Team Chair reports to the Director of Student Services and the principal, leading the special education referral and evaluation process, chairs team meetings, and oversees IEP implementation with the school’s leadership team.

Qualifications

• MA certification in special education, school psychology, or administration.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the special education referral process including Child Find and MTSS interventions.
• Coordinate team evaluation processes ensuring thorough assessments in all areas of suspected disability.
• Schedule and chair special education team meetings; determine eligibility and develop IEPs with parents and school teams.
• Supervise IEP implementation, monitor progress, annual reviews, and transitions; document rejected IEPs and notify appropriate parties.
• Assist in supervising Educational Assistants and facilitate professional development sessions.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support high-quality special education services.

Job description

0.6 Team Chair - JFK Elementary School

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Job Details

Job ID: 5934404

Application Deadline: Oct 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Re-Posted: Oct 01, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

TheJFK Elementary School is seeking a 0.6 Team Chair. This educational leader will be committed to promoting equity, a sense of belonging, and fostering academic and personal success for all students. We are a school ofover 500 students in grades K-5.

The Team Chair is an integral member of our leadership team and will contribute greatly to our student experiences, staff development, and the advancement of our special education programming. The Team Chair reports directly to the Director of Student Services and building Principal, and is a member of theJFK leadership team as well as the Student Services district team.

Performance Responsibilities

• 1. Lead the special education referral process to include Child Find requirements and the utilization/implementation of MTSS interventions.
• 2. Initiate and coordinate the team evaluation process according to special education regulations. Ensure a thorough evaluation in all areas of suspected disability and adhere to required timelines.
• 3. Schedule and chair special education team meetings. Ensure the determination of eligibility and development of individualized educational plans in accordance with mandated requirements. Act as a liaison between parents, school team members, and other agencies regarding special education services including utilization of problem-solving strategies to resolve differences of opinions.
• 4. Supervise the implementation of Individualized IEPs including service delivery and access to school-based resources, accommodations, and student services. Monitor student progress, conduct annual reviews, three-year reevaluations, transition planning, and the 688 referral process. Document rejected IEPs and notification to BSEA.
• 5. Assist in the supervision and evaluation of Educational Assistants and facilitate professional development sessions for these staff members.
• 6. Perform all other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services and building Principal to ensure best practices for our students, and advance our special education services. All practices must be aligned with the core values and strategic frameworks maintained by Canton Public Schools.

• Must hold valid and current MA certification in special education, school psychology, or administration
• At least 3 years of relevant experience preferred
• Master degree preferred
• Citizenship, residency, or work visa required

Compensation: $80,000- $90,000 (0.6 FTE) plus generous benefit package

Position Type: School Year - 193 Days

Job Categories: Administration > Special Education Director

Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education

Job Categories: Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Sarah Shaw , Assistant Superintendent
• JFK Elementary School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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