K-8 IEP Team Chair

Brooke Charter Schools; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooke East Boston is seeking an IEP Team Chair to oversee the drafting, implementation, and maintenance of IEPs and 504 plans for students. You will coordinate initial and re-evaluation processes and ensure testing accommodations are in place.

Hours are 7:15 am - 4:20 pm. Salaries range from $74,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience; an additional $3,300 stipend is paid for teaching a high-need area.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in Special Education or valid teaching license.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state SPED laws.
• Ability to start immediately.

Responsibilities

• Oversee drafting, implementation, and maintenance of IEPs and 504 plans.
• Coordinate initial and re-evaluation processes.
• Arrange standardized testing accommodations.

Skills

IEP drafting

504 plans

Special ed laws

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Special Education teaching license

Job description

Brooke Charter Schools is a network of four public charter schools, serving grades K-12 in Mattapan, Roslindale, and East Boston. At Brooke, we coach and invest in our teachers so that they can help our students achieve at the highest levels and graduate from college. We believe academic achievement empowers our students to live choice-filled lives and enhances their ability to contribute to creating a just world. In a culture of achievement, educators support students in recognizing and building on their identities as sources of strength even as they work to grow and achieve in new ways.

What is an IEP Team Chair?

As an IEP Team Chair at Brooke East Boston, you will oversee the drafting, implementation, and maintenance of IEPs and 504 plans. You will oversee the initial and re-evaluation process and coordinate standardized testing accommodations.

Hours for this role are 7:15 am - 4:20 pm. Salaries are based on years of special education experience. Those who join our team with a license or degree in special education earn salaries that range from $74,000–$130,000, commensurate with experience. IEP Team Chairs will earn an additional $3,300 stipend for teaching a high-need area.

Is this you?

• You are professional, warm, and collaborative with students, families, and colleagues
• You have a strong working knowledge of federal and state Special Education laws
• You are committed to fostering diversity by cultivating anti-racist practices and removing bias, empowering students with the resources they need to create choice filled lives for themselves and their futures.Read more about how we are working on this at Brooke here .
• You’ve earned a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education or hold a Special Education teaching license
• You are able to start immediately.

The community and students we serve are diverse, and we are committed to reflecting that diversity in our staff. We strive to have the most diverse applicant pool possible; to that end, we encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply for any position at Brooke Charter Schools. By fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, we provide the best educational experience to prepare our students for a future reflective of the world we live in.

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