(Anticipted Opening) K-8 Educational Team Leader

DEFINITION: 

The Educational Team Leader shall be that employee member of the Everett Public Schools designated by the Superintendent of Schools to ensure that special education students are given every opportunity to be educated within the mainstream and adhere to the intent and timelines of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

PREREQUISITE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Certification in Special Education with a Masters in Special Education or in a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of Special Education classroom experience
• Knowledge and understanding of the team evaluation process and IDEA regulations, philosophy, and timelines

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain compliance with special education regulation
• Monitor IEPs for accuracy and compliance
• Complete all files and statistical reports required by the Coordinators of Special Education and or the Director of Special Education.
• Chair TEAM meetings, write and oversee the development of IEP, send completed IEPs to parents within 45 days of date that the parent consents to testing and secure necessary signatures.  Must also supply each service provider with a copy of IEP, monitor the IEP for compliance by service providers, explain 3rd party access to parents and obtain permission for 3rd party access if the parent is agreeable
• Provide consultative services on organizational problems and structures as they affect the learning climate of the school
• Participate in providing in-service training to professionals, paraprofessionals and Parent groups
• Plan for the integration of pupils, when feasible, into the regular academic program
• Ensure that equal educational opportunity is provided to all individuals regardless of race,  color, sex, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, religion or national origin
• Assume responsibility for the coordination of the evaluation team process; i.e. contacting parents, coordination/completion of the evaluation(s), coordination and collating of overall evaluation data, processing the required forms, scheduling meeting(s) and chairing evaluation TEAM meetings and processing IEP(s) within regulatory timelines
• Develop and maintain complete and cumulative individual records of special needs children
• Arrange IEP review/re-evaluation assessments and meetings to discuss student’s progress and write a new or amended IEP
• Act as a liaison with community agencies
• Ensure Transition Planning for Early Intervention, High School, and Chapter 688 according to timelines and state standards
• Plan and oversee SPED departmental meetings in their respective schools
• The ETL will work closely with head teachers and case managers to determine the most appropriate classroom placement.
• The ETL will support case managers as they write and implement IEPs.
• The ETL will have a strong knowledge of early childhood development and curriculum.
• Perform any other duties and assume other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Director of Special Education, Superintendent of Schools and Assistant Superintendents.  

SALARY

Salary for this position will be in accordance with the Everett Teachers Association Contract.

WORKING TIME

The length of the work day will be 7:45 AM - 2:45 PM. 

The Everett Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.