District Special Education Lead & IEP Coordinator

Special Education Department; Winchendon (MA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Winchendon Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Team Chairperson to support the Director of Pupil Services in district-wide SPED program development, supervision, and evaluation. The role involves interpreting SPED philosophy to staff and the community, and establishing screening and placement procedures.

Responsibilities include coordinating IEP evaluations, maintaining caseloads, and ensuring compliance with federal/state requirements while collaborating with families and agencies.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Massachusetts DESE license in Special Education or related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in Special Education.
• Experience as a team chairperson.

Responsibilities

• Develop, supervise, coordinate and evaluate all Special Education programs.
• Interpret the philosophy and practices of the Special Education Department to administrators, staff, and the community at large.
• Establish procedures for screening, placement, evaluation, and assignment.
• Promote and implement new regulations pertaining to Special Education; determine need for new programs and services.
• Coordinate with agencies, support services, physicians, parents, etc., to secure and provide services.

Skills

Inclusive practices

Collaboration

IEP facilitation

Program evaluation

Education

Master’s in Special Education

Massachusetts DESE license

Job description

Winchendon Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Team Chairperson to support the Director of Pupil Services in district-wide SPED program development, supervision, and evaluation. The role involves interpreting SPED philosophy to staff and the community, and establishing screening and placement procedures.

Responsibilities include coordinating IEP evaluations, maintaining caseloads, and ensuring compliance with federal/state requirements while collaborating with families and agencies.