Lead Special Education Team Chair

Arlington Public Schools (MA); Arlington (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS seeks a Team Chair – Special Education to lead IEP meetings, coordinate annual reviews, and ensure alignment with district procedures. The role oversees eligibility determinations, TA placements, and related services in collaboration with school teams.

Responsibilities include scheduling IEP meetings and reevaluations, maintaining timely documentation, monitoring progress, and communicating with families and administrators to ensure FAPE and student success within the

Qualifications

• Special Education certification and/or relevant certification must be possessed.
• Experience leading Team Meetings is required.
• Computer software competency, with focus on Special Education Database Software (PCG-EASYIEP).

Responsibilities

• Chairs team meetings: eligibility determination for initial and re-evaluation meetings.
• Chairs annual reviews under various conditions (TA, placement changes, related services, transition planning, etc.).
• Coordinates scheduling of all annual reviews and reevaluations with technology and clerical support.
• Reviews all IEP reports prior to meetings and sets due dates for evaluation reports.
• Ensures alignment of all sections of IEP and oversees goals and content/service delivery.
• Follows district Special Education procedures, including placement, TA and counseling protocols.
• Attends and participates in district-wide special education department activities and professional development.
• Attends weekly Team Chair meetings and provides feedback to principals and coordinators.

Skills

Experience leading Team Meetings

Good writing skills

Education

Special Education certification

Tools

PCG-EASYIEP

Job description

ARLINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS seeks a Team Chair – Special Education to lead IEP meetings, coordinate annual reviews, and ensure alignment with district procedures. The role oversees eligibility determinations, TA placements, and related services in collaboration with school teams.

Responsibilities include scheduling IEP meetings and reevaluations, maintaining timely documentation, monitoring progress, and communicating with families and administrators to ensure FAPE and student success within the