TITLE: IEP TEAM CHAIRPERSON

REPORTS TO: Administrator of Special Education

JOB GOAL: Act as the Administrator of Education’s Designee as the facilitator and chair for IEP Teams and for

supervising and evaluating special education services in the Peabody Public Schools

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

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  Arrange, organize, and conduct all IEP (Individual Education Program) Team Processes to determine initial eligibility for special education in collaboration with the student, parents, special and general staff and other appropriate parties.
• Arrange, organize, and conduct all IEP (Individual Education Program) Team processes to redetermine continued eligibility for special education in collaboration with the student, parents, special and general education staff and other appropriate parties.
• Facilitate other IEP (Individual Education Program) Team meetings for students currently in special education at the discretion of the Administrator of Special Education.
• Develops the initial IEP for any student determined eligible for special education.
• Conducts and chairs all Manifestation Team meetings for students currently in Special Education who have been suspended from school for more than ten (10) days.
• Serves as the consultant to the district’s professional staff on matters pertaining to the education of children with disabilities.
• Conducts evaluation of Special Education Teachers and Related Service Providers as assigned by the Administrator of Special Education in consultation with building principals
• Conducts evaluations of paraprofessionals as assigned by the Administrator of Special Education in consultation with building principals
• Assists the Administrator of Special Education in evaluating Special Education programs
• Assists the Administrator of Special Education in evaluating student performance, including the collection and analysis of student and school data
• Assists the Administrator of Special Education in completing federal and state surveys and reports involving Special Education students and programs
• Attends all staff meetings and individual meetings with Administrator of Special Education to ensure that all Special Education students are receiving a free and appropriate education (FAPE)
• Keeps current with all state and federal legal requirements governing special education
• Participates in case conferences concerning individual students, as needed.
• Keeps current with new developments in the field by reading journals and publications; attending professional society meetings and seminars; and discussing problems of mutual interest with others in the field.
• Acts as liaison with community mental health clinics, special schools, and other resources offering therapeutic services when appropriate.
• Participates in the planning and implementation of special education staff development.
• Assumes other duties as requested by the Administrator of Special Education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in Special Education
• Massachusetts Licensure in Special Education and/or related field
• Five years experience in one or more areas of special education
• Demonstrates knowledge of current special education laws, inclusionary practices, and managerial skills.
• Extensive knowledge of the IEP process
• Interpersonal skills necessary to work productively with stakeholders
• Computer and data management /analysis skills

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Per Agreement

Salary: Administrators step/scale; see Unit B contract under the Human Resources Department tab on the District website.

The Peabody School Committee reaffirms its policy of nondiscrimination related to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin, sexual orientation or handicap in all matters involved in procuring, employing, promoting, transferring or terminating the employment of personnel. In similar manner, it reaffirms its policy against discrimination related to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin or handicap in the admission, instruction, counseling or dismissal of students regarding any courses or programs offered by the Public Schools and indicates its desire that each student be provided educational opportunities consistent with his/her aspirations and abilities .The Committee further indicates its acceptance of all federal and state laws and regulations dealing with the civil rights of parents, students and employees of the School Department.