Special Education TEAM Chair

Groton-Dunstable Regional School District; Groton (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Groton-Dunstable Regional School District seeks a Special Education Team Chair for the 2026-2027 school year. The role provides leadership for SPED programming, oversees referrals and IEP processes, chairs TEAM meetings, and coordinates district resources and staff to support inclusive education.

The position requires a Master’s in Special Education, MA SPED licensure (Moderate/Intensive) and a director-level understanding of regulations and best practices; 200-day work year; salary

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field.
• Massachusetts licensure as SPED Teacher (Moderate or Intensive) or related field, and SPED Administrator licensure.
• Substantial experience in Special Education.
• Knowledge of SPED laws, regulations and evidence-based practices.
• Experience facilitating communication and group decision making; providing professional development.
• Work Year: 200 days per year.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the process of Special Education referral evaluation and program planning.
• Acts as Chair for TEAM meetings; facilitates discussion and synthesizes student needs.
• Maintains authority to commit District resources when chairing TEAM meetings.
• Coordinates procedural continuity across the special education department.
• Schedules TEAM meetings within designated timelines with staff and parents/guardians.
• Monitors student progress towards IEP goals and curriculum expectations.
• Supports programmatic continuity of specialized SPED programs.
• Assists with coordination and oversight of contracted services.
• Provides input for the development of the special education budget.
• Coordinates student transition planning as part of the IEP process.
• Provides professional development and leads SPED department meetings.
• Supports planning for district-wide continuum of services including Extended Year Programming.
• Maintains SPED records including referral, evaluation and IEP documentation.
• Collaborates on policies and procedures for pre-referral, referral and evaluation.
• Advises on the design and implementation of student support teams.
• Ensures access to general education curriculum for SPED students.
• Ensures participation in MCAS and MCAS Alternate assessments.
• Collaborates with SPED and related services staff to deliver services.
• Evaluates building-based staff as assigned.
• Represents the district in SPED initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Administrative skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

Massachusetts SPED Teacher licensure (Moderate/Intensive)

Massachusetts SPED Administrator licensure

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Special Education TEAM Chair

Groton-Dunstable Regional School District Groton-Dunstable Regional School District Offices - Groton, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Job Details

Job ID: 5900368

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 24, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Position Type: Full-time

Salary: $90,000 to $100,000 Per Year

Job Description

The Groton-Dunstable Regional School District is looking for a Team Chair for the 2026-2027 school year.

Job Summary:

The Special Education Team Chair, under the direction of the Director of Student Services, provides supervision and administrative leadership for special education programming. The Team Chair is knowledgeable about special education best practices; relevant Federal and State laws, regulations and advisories; curriculum development, and instructional techniques in promoting the educational development of each student.

• Oversees the process of Special Education referral evaluation and program planning for students in assigned schools
• Acts as Chair for TEAM meetings as assigned by the Director of Student Services; at TEAM meetings facilitates discussion of student performance, evaluation results, synthesizes and clarifies student learning needs; if there is not consensus takes into consideration member input to make the District’s determination
• Maintains the authority to commit District resources when chairing TEAM meetings
• Coordinates procedural continuity across the special education department, including timelines, forms and services
• Schedules TEAM meetings within designated timelines, coordinating with staff and parents/guardians
• Actively monitors student progress towards meeting IEP goals and curriculum expectations
• Supports programmatic continuity of specialized special education programs
• Assists with the coordination and oversight of contracted services
• Provides input for the development of the special education budget
• Coordinates student transition planning as part of the IEP process
• Provides professional development and training, and leads special education department meetings
• Supports planning for a district-wide continuum of services including Extended Year Programming for students eligible for such services
• Maintains appropriate special education records including referral, evaluation and IEP documentation
• Collaborates with and provides information to staff regarding the appropriate pre-referral, referral and evaluation policies and procedures of students suspected of needing special education
• Advises on the design and implementation of student support teams
• Ensures students requiring special education have access to the general education curriculum
• Ensures students participate in the district level screenings/assessments and the state-wide assessment program (MCAS and MCAS Alternate)
• Collaborates with special education and related services staff, building support staff and general education staff in the appropriate delivery of special education services
• Evaluates building based staff as assigned
• Represents the district in Special Education initiatives as assigned by the Director of Student Services
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Job Categories

Administration > Special Education Director

Special Education > Consulting Teacher

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Job Requirements

• Qualifications: Master’s degree in Special Education or related field;
• Massachusetts licensure as a Special Education Teacher (Moderate or Intensive) or related field, and Massachusetts licensure as a Special Education Administrator;
• Substantial experience in Special Education;
• Thorough knowledge of Special Education and Civil Rights laws, regulations and advisories; special education evidence-based practices; inclusive practices; curriculum development, and instructional techniques in promoting the educational development of each student;
• Effective interpersonal, problem solving, administrative and leadership skills;
• Experience facilitating communication and group decision making; providing professional development; and managing;
• Demonstrated skill in oral and written communications, including effective utilization of technology and information management tools.
• Work Year: 200 days per year
• Salary Range: $90,000 - $100,000
• At least 1 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Jill Greene , Director of Student Services
• 344 Main Street
• Groton, Massachusetts 01450
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]