Special Education Team Chairperson chez Walpole Public Schools

Walpole Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Team Chairperson split between Old Post Road and Boyden Elementary schools for the remainder of the 2025-2026 school year.  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Special Education certification and/or relevant certification required
• Special Education Administrator certification preferred
• Previous teaching and/or supervisory experience within special education programs

REPORTS TO:  Building Principal(s)/Director of Student Services

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordination of referral, evaluation, eligibility, and IEP development procedures for students, in conjunction with building support staff (i.e. Procedural Assistants), and in compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Facilitate all necessary team meetings within the building, unless an alternative staff member is deemed appropriate by the Principal.
• Lead various staff groups in the analysis of student data, including but not limited to: MTSS; IEP goal progress; MCAS performance; overall student achievement; behavioral and/or social-emotional development.
• Review, edit as needed, and sign IEP’s written by building staff.
• Oversight of IEP implementation in the building. This includes oversight of staff caseloads and schedules, as well as input into the development of MCAS or other standard assessment accommodation groupings.
• Oversight of IEP progress report delivery to parents.
• Collaborate with administration to review and consider recommendations for program development when appropriate.
• Input into special education staff evaluations as deemed appropriate by Principal.
• Coordination/collaboration with other team chairs regarding students entering or exiting the building with an IEP. This includes annual discussions around grade promotion.
• Attend district team chair meetings during the school year.
• Function as a liaison to outside agencies when appropriate (i.e. DCF, DDS, Private clinicians)
• Ongoing communication with parents as necessary.
• All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SALARY:  In accordance with experience and collective bargaining agreement

WORK YEAR:  School year, in accordance with collective bargaining agreement. 

BUILDING ASSIGNMENT:  This position will serve two elementary school buildings in the district.

WTA Contract