Long-Term Substitute: Early Childhood SPED Coordinator

Leominster Public Schools; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leominster Public Schools seeks a knowledgeable Special Education Coordinator to serve as a long-term substitute for our early childhood program (ages 3–5) during a temporary leave. The role ensures compliance with IDEA and MA DESE regulations and supports high-quality services.

Responsibilities include coordinating services, overseeing IEPs, chairing Team meetings, collaborating with educators and families, and ensuring timely documentation and reporting.

Qualifications

• Valid Massachusetts licensure in Special Education Administration.
• Experience in early childhood special education and Team Chair/coordination preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts special education regulations and timelines.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate early childhood special education services in accordance with IDEA, MA DESE regulations, and district procedures.
• Oversee development, implementation, and monitoring of IEPs for children ages 3–5.
• Chair and facilitate Team meetings, including initial evaluations.
• Collaborate with early childhood educators, special educators, related service providers, administrators, and families.
• Ensure timely completion of special education documentation, compliance timelines, and reporting.
• Support staff with instructional planning, service delivery, and problem-solving related to young learners.
• Serve as a liaison between the school, district, community providers, and families.

Skills

Special Education Coordination

Team Chair

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Massachusetts licensure in Special Education Administration

Job description

LEOMINSTER PUBLIC SCHOOLS

LONG-TERM SUBSTITUTE - SPECIAL EDUCATION COORDINATOR

Position Summary:

Leominster Public Schools is seeking a knowledgeable and collaborative Special Education Coordinatoras a long-term substitute to support our early childhood special education programs during a temporary leave. This position ensures compliance with IDEA and Massachusetts special education regulations while supporting high-quality services for children ages 3–5. The leave would start at the beginning of the school year through at least the end of October.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate early childhood special education services in accordance with IDEA, MA DESE regulations, and district procedures

• Oversee development, implementation, and monitoring of IEPs for children ages 3–5

• Chair and facilitate Team meetings, including initial evaluations

• Collaborate with early childhood educators, special educators, related service providers, administrators, and families

• Ensure timely completion of special education documentation, compliance timelines, and reporting

• Support staff with instructional planning, service delivery, and problem-solving related to young learners

• Serve as a liaison between the school, district, community providers, and families

Qualifications:

• Valid Massachusetts licensure in Special Education Administration required

• Experience in early childhood special education and Team Chair/coordination preferred

• Strong knowledge of Massachusetts special education regulations and timelines

• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment

Compensation:

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and aligned with district policies for long-term substitute positions.

Hours:

• Full-time, onsite preferred, but will consider flexible hours and/or virtual

Please submit resume, transcripts, DESE licensure and letters of reference.