Special Education Facilitator

Chester Academy; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/NHRS/LTD

Job summary

Chester Academy is seeking a collaborative, organized Special Education Facilitator / Special Education Teacher to support the school's special education process and provide specialized instruction to students with educational disabilities.

This 187-day contract combines special education facilitation, compliance, and direct student services, working with the Director of Student Services and other staff to ensure compliance and effective services for students.

Qualifications

• Experience facilitating meetings and coordinating timelines.
• Ability to prepare and review IEPs and related paperwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate all special education meetings.
• Ensure processes and documentation meet federal and NH requirements.
• Coordinate meeting timelines and required documentation.
• Provide evaluation reports and draft IEPs to families ahead of meetings.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and accurate records.

Skills

Collaboration

Documentation

Compliance

Education

NH Certification

Job description

• Position Type:
  Special Services/ Case Manager
• Date Posted:
  9/11/2026

Chester Academy is seeking a collaborative, organized, and student-centeredSpecial Education Facilitator / Special Education Teacher to support the school's special education process and provide specialized instruction to students with educational disabilities.

This position combinesspecial education facilitation, compliance, and direct student services. This is a 187 days per year contract with salary and benefits in accordance with the Chester Education Association (CEA) collective bargaining agreement. The Special Education Facilitator will work closely with the Director of Student Services, administrators, special education teachers, paraprofessionals, general education teachers, and related service providers to ensure that students receive appropriate services and that the District's special education processes are implemented effectively and in accordance with applicable federal and state requirements.

Qualifications:

NH Certification as a Special Education Teacher (1900)

Responsibilities

Special Education Facilitation & Compliance

• Lead and facilitate all special education meetings
• Ensure special education processes and documentation are completed in accordance with federal and New Hampshire laws, regulations, and District procedures.
• Coordinate meeting timelines and required documentation.
• Provide evaluation reports and draft IEPs to parents/guardians at leastfive days prior to scheduled meetings, consistent with District procedures and applicable requirements.
• Complete required meeting documentation, including meeting notes, Written Prior Notice (WPN), finalized IEPs, and other required paperwork.
• Monitor compliance timelines for IEPs, reevaluations, referrals, evaluations, and other special education requirements.
• Maintain accurate tracking systems and spreadsheets for special education timelines and student information, including annual IEP dates, three-year reevaluation dates, referrals, evaluations, and other compliance-related information.
• Review draft IEPs prior to distribution to families for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and compliance.
• Assist special education staff with the development and refinement of IEPs, including goals, accommodations, modifications, services, and other components as appropriate.
• Support staff in understanding and implementing IEP requirements.
• Communicate with families regarding the special education process as appropriate and in collaboration with the Director of Student Services and school administration.
• Attend MTSS meetings when requested to support the transition between general education interventions and the special education referral/evaluation process.
• Meet regularly with the Director of Student Services to review student needs, upcoming meetings, compliance timelines, and special education programming.
• Assist with student evaluations and assessments, as needed and within the scope of the individual's certification and training.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information in accordance with applicable laws and District policies.

Specialized Instruction

• Provide specialized instruction to students with disabilities on a part-time basis.
• Develop and implement specially designed instruction aligned with students' IEPs.
• Monitor and document student progress toward IEP goals.
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, special education staff, paraprofessionals, and related service providers to support student success.
• Adjust instruction and interventions based on student data and progress.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute relevant information regarding student performance and progress.
• Support inclusive practices and access to the general education curriculum whenever appropriate.
• Maintain accurate instructional and progress-monitoring records.

Salary and Benefits:

Per CEA Contract - $47,710 - $87,525 per year

Health/Dental/NHRS/LTD, etc.

About Chester Academy:

Chester Academy is a forward thinking, positive school community that embraces continuous growth through collaboration, professional development, and a strong mentor program for new educators and educators new to our district. For more information about Chester Academy and the Chester School District, visit: www.sau82.org .