Team Chairperson

Northbridge Public Schools; Northbridge (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

Northbridge Public Schools in Whitinsville, MA seeks a Team Chairperson to oversee IEP meetings and ensure compliance with federal and state special education regulations. The role supports administration and staff in providing appropriate services to students with disabilities.

The candidate will monitor referrals, re-evaluations, and IEP development, collaborating with building leaders to maintain FAPE, LRE, and timely documentation while engaging families in the process.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Special Education or related field required.
• Thorough knowledge of Massachusetts and federal special education regulations.
• MA DESE licensure required in SPED or related field.
• Minimum of three years working with Special Education students and facilitating Team meetings in public education.

Responsibilities

• Chair/facilitate all Initial, Annual, Re-evaluation, and Manifestation Determination Meetings
• Schedule all IEP meetings within mandated timelines with the Special Education Clerk
• Ensure IEP paperwork is provided to parents within required timelines
• Supervise and coordinate completion of all IEP paperwork and progress reports on time
• Oversee implementation of IEPs as accepted by parents
• Collaborate with Principals and Director of Pupil Personnel Services to provide FAPE, LRE, and specialized services

Skills

Team leadership

Consensus building

Communication skills

IEP meetings facilitation

Education

Master’s degree in Special Education

MA DESE SPED licensure

Job description

Northbridge Public Schools New Northbridge Elementary School - Whitinsville, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

Team Chairperson

Job Details

Job ID: 5576112
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Mar 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Aug 18, 2026

Job Description

Qualifications: Master’s degree in Special Education or related field. Thorough knowledge of Massachusetts and federal special education regulations; Possess and maintain a MA DESE licensure as a special education teacher, related service provider, psychologist, or related field; A minimum of three (3) years working with Special Education students and facilitating Team meetings in public education.
Job Summary: To serve as the designee of the Director of Pupil Personnel Services to carry out many of the duties for the Administration of Special Education. He/She will assist with monitoring department compliance with Federal and State Special Education Regulations with regard to referrals, re-evaluations, Team meetings, and the development of IEPs. In conjunction with building team leaders and department heads, s/he will assist with curriculum development and help facilitate the daily operations of the department (scheduling of staff/students, etc.).
Knowledge: 1. Establish and maintain effective and harmonious working relationships with students, their families, colleagues and supervisors.
2. Ability to administer and interpret diagnostic instruments
3. Ability to apply common sense understanding and to communicate options and solutions when several variables exist.
4. Communicate effectively, orally and in writing; ability to read, write, speak and understand English
5. Commitment to remain current in field of knowledge, best practices and laws governing behavioral supports for students with disabilities
6. Team player with strong consensus building skills

Responsibilities

• Chair/facilitate all Initial, Annual, Re-evaluation, and Manifestation Determination Meetings
• Works with the Special Education Clerk to schedule all IEP meetings within mandated timelines
• Ensure all IEP paperwork is provided to parents within required timelines
• Supervise and help to coordinate and complete all IEP paperwork, including progress reports, within required timelines
• Oversee the implementation of IEPs that have been accepted by parents
• Collaborate with the Principal and Director of Pupil Personnel Services in providing FAPE, LRE, and specialized instruction and services for students with disabilities, and differentiated instruction for all students
• Provide expertise and assistance regarding the implementation of state and federal Special Education laws for students with disabilities
• Review student assessment data, including but not limited to: MCAS, district-wide assessment programs, various interim assessment data results, and analyze/interpret result trends for students with disabilities (SWD) in order to facilitate IEP meetings.
• Coordinates and chairs Out of District referrals, as directed
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with regular education teachers, special education teachers, paraprofessionals and school and district administrators
• Collaborate with building department heads to conduct regular meetings with special education staff to provide guidance and technical assistance
• Assume an active role in promoting and maintaining sound relationships with parents to strengthen home/school relationships
• Serve as consultant to building staff with respect to timelines and procedures for Team meetings in accordance with the regulations.
• Assist families in navigating the special education process
• Works with respective principals to monitor various special education services as well as review protocols regarding the interface between regular and special education support models/frameworks (i.e. MTSS, IST, Tiered Instructional Models, regular education intervention programs, etc).
• Actively participates in helping the district prepare for regularly scheduled audits
• Attends district meetings and professional development sessions to keep abreast of changes in current special education, local, state and federal reporting requirements
• Maintain appropriate DESE licensure
• Attend monthly Team Chair meetings with Director of Pupil Services
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Director of Pupil Personnel Services

Evaluation

In accordance with the Teachers’ contract

Salary & Benefits

In accordance with the Teachers’ contract

Employment Terms

In accordance with the Teachers’ contract

Position Type

Full-time

Salary

$58,486 to $102,584 Per Year

Job Categories

Special Education > General Special Education

Special Education > Mild/Moderate Disabilities

Student Services > Psychologist

Job Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of Massachusetts and federal special education regulations
  Possess and maintain a MA DESE licensure as a special education teacher, related service provider, psychologist, or related field
  Salary range is based on NTA union salary grid. Placement on grid to commensurate with experience.
• At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Master degree preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required