Special Education Administrator, Educational Team Leader - 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb School (Middle School)

Marlborough-Public-Schools; Marlborough (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Marlborough Public Schools Whitcomb Middle School in Marlborough, MA is seeking a Special Education Administrator, Educational Team Leader for the 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb School (Middle School).

This full-time role reports to the Executive Director of Special Education and the building principal, with responsibilities spanning staff supervision, team leadership, and IEP coordination. The ideal candidate holds a DESE certification and has at least five years of SPED experience, including

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education or related field.
• DESE Certification as Special Education Administrator or Director/Supervisor with SEI Endorsement; applicants working toward licenses may apply.
• Minimum of five years of experience as Special Education Teacher or equivalent.
• Ability to organize, lead, supervise, evaluate and motivate staff.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts and federal special education laws and eligibility criteria.
• Knowledge of IEPs and related software programs.
• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and evaluates Special Education staff.
• Collaborates with Principals/Directors on Special Education staffing including assisting with hiring of Special Education staff.
• Serves as Chairperson for Team meetings.
• Oversees referral process, Team meeting process, and adherence to IEPs per eligibility guidelines.
• Ensures that all timelines are met and all required paperwork is completed within mandated timelines.
• Ensures that all services for students identified as special needs are implemented.
• Oversee and distribute paraprofessionals and behavior technicians within the buildings.
• Oversee scheduling/assignments of paraprofessionals and behavior technicians per student IEPs.
• Organize and facilitate monthly special education staff meetings.
• Provide professional development on instructional practices, accommodations, modifications, and services.
• Adhere to DESE Coordinated Program Review Standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Student Services and/or building administrator.

Skills

Staff supervision

Communication

SPED law knowledge

Bilingual preferred

Education

Master’s degree from accredited institution

Job description

Special Education Administrator, Educational Team Leader - 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb School (Middle School)

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Job Details

Job ID: 5940813

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Sep 25, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Title of Position:

Special Education Administrator, Educational Team Leader - 1LT Charles W. Whitcomb School (Middle School)

Salary:

As per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Marlborough School Committee and the Marlborough School Administrators Association

Work Year:

2026-27

12 Month/218 Days

Employment Start Date:

ASAP

Organizational Relationshipor Line of Authority:

Works under the supervision of the Executive Director of Special Education, his/her designees andthe building Principal

Statement of Duties:

• Supervises and evaluates Special Education Staff
• Collaborates with Principals/Directors on Special Education Staffing including assisting with hiring of Special Education Staff
• Serves as Chairperson for Team meetings
• Oversees referral process, Team meeting process, and adherence to Individualized Education Programs based upon eligibility guidelines in accordance with federal and state requirements
• Responsible for ensuring that all timelines are met and all required paperwork is completed within mandated timelines
• Ensures that all services for students identified as special needs are implemented
• Assists with the oversight of the distribution of special education paraprofessionals and behavior technicians within the buildings.
• Oversee and ensure scheduling/assignments of paraprofessionals and behavior technicians within the buildings as per student IEPs
• Organize and facilitate monthly special education staff meetings in buildings
• Provide professional development activities and in-service training to staff regarding instructional practices, accommodations, modifications and provision services to students
• Ensures adherence to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Coordinated Program Review Standards
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of Student Services and/or building administrator/supervisor

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from accredited institution
• DESE Certification as Special Education Administrator or as a Director/Supervisor with Special Education Teacher License and SEI Endorsement. Applicants working towards such DESE licenses are welcome to apply.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience as Special Education Teacher or equivalent as deemed appropriate by the Director of Student Services.
• Ability to organize, work well with people, direct, supervise, evaluate and motivate others to get results
• Demonstrated knowledge of Massachusetts and federal special education laws, regulations, eligibility criteria and ability to implement the special education process to ensure compliance
• Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs and related IEP software programs
• Possesses thorough working knowledge of nature and complexities of a variety of learning disabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all school personnel and parents
• Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) preferred.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of the Marlborough Public Schools not to discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, national origin, color, homelessness, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or disability in its education programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Administration > Assistant Principal/Dean/Head

Administration > Director/Coordinator/Manager

Administration > Principal/Dean/Head of School

Administration > Pupil Personnel

Administration > Special Education Director

Other Professional > Other Certified Professional

Special Education > Alternative Learning Environment

Special Education > Autism

Special Education > Emotionally Disabled

Special Education > Excessive Needs/Severe/Profound Disabilities

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Gifted & Talented

Special Education > Hard of Hearing

Special Education > Learning Disabled

Special Education > Life Skills

Special Education > Mentally Disabled

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Special Education > Multiple Disabilities

Special Education > Severe/Profound Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Tara Sobaleski , Principal
• Whitcomb Middle School
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]