Evaluation Team Leader

Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Springfield Public Schools in Western Massachusetts is seeking an Educational Lead/ETL to ensure federal and state compliance with special education regulations and coordinate M.G.L. 71B 603 CMR 28.00.

The role serves as a liaison with parents, principals and staff to facilitate specialized services for students and oversee the final version of IEPs on the caseload. The ETL will attend designated professional development sessions and work within a district that values equity, excellence and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
• Certified as a Teacher for Students with Moderate Disabilities by the Massachusetts DESE.
• Three years of successful public school experience.
• Professional study in special education, guidance, counseling and psychology.
• Ability to work effectively with children and adults in a multi-cultural community.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure federal and state compliance with special education regulations.
• Coordinate and facilitate all aspects of M.G.L. 71B 603 CMR 28.00 (Special Education Regulations).
• Serve as liaison with parents/families, building principals and staff and other offices and agencies within the community to facilitate specialized services to students.
• Responsible for the final version of all Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) on their caseload.
• Attend scheduled professional development sessions as designated by the Bureau of Pupil Services.

Skills

Communication skills

Multicultural collaboration

Strong written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Massachusetts DESE Special Education Certification

Job description

• The ETL will be responsible to the Chief of Exceptional Learning & Related Services and building principals to ensure federal and state compliance with special education regulations.


• The ETL will coordinate and facilitate all aspects of M.G.L. 71B 603 CMR 28.00 (Special Education Regulations).


• The ETL will serve as an effective liaison with parents/families, building principals and staff and other offices and agencies within the community in order to facilitate effective specialized services to students.


• The ETL is responsible for the final version of all Individualized Educational Plans (IEPS) on their caseloads.


• ETLS will attend scheduled professional development sessions as designated by the Bureau of Pupil Services.

Duties

• The ETL will be responsible to the Chief of Exceptional Learning & Related Services and building principals to ensure federal and state compliance with special education regulations.


• The ETL will coordinate and facilitate all aspects of M.G.L. 71B 603 CMR 28.00 (Special Education Regulations).


• The ETL will serve as an effective liaison with parents/families, building principals and staff and other offices and agencies within the community in order to facilitate effective specialized services to students.


• The ETL is responsible for the final version of all Individualized Educational Plans (IEPS) on their caseloads.


• ETLS will attend scheduled professional development sessions as designated by the Bureau of Pupil Services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.


• Certified as a Teacher for Students with Moderate Disabilites by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In lieu of special education certification, DESE certification and/or licensure in another area may be considered.


• Three years of successful public school experience.


• Professional study in such areas as special education, guidance, counseling and psychology.


• Proven ability to work effectively with/for children and adults in a multi-cultural community.


• Empathetic to the needs of young people and adults in the area of special needs.


• Strong written and oral communication skills.

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About Our District

Springfield Public Schools is a cultural gem in Western Massachusetts that is committed to providing a learning environment that opens the doors of infinite possibilities to our amazing students and staff. We strive to equip each of our approximately 24,000 students with learning experiences that enhance their knowledge and critical thinking skills. We are the 3rd largest district in Massachusetts. Our district has over 44 languages spoken and over 60 countries represented by both students and staff.

We foster a positive and professional environment in our schools and worksites where people feel valued, respected, supported, seen and heard. Our students and staff share their ideas and perspectives, learning from and appreciating each other. We are a district that is committed to equity and excellence.

Join a team that Empowers Educators

In addition to offering competitive salaries and benefits, we provide numerous cutting-edge professional development opportunities for all staff. We let our data shape the professional development of the district, therefore, it is relevant and actionable. We support our teaching staff with mentors such as instructional leadership specialists and effective educator coaches to work with them throughout the year in lesson planning, data analysis and management. Our district offers career advancement opportunities and is invested in “Grow our Own” and educational pipeline programs. These programs help our staff achieve a college degree or lead to certification pathways.

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, [e-mail], the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel in Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55325, [e-mail].

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to [e-mail]