Team Chairperson/Out of District Coordinator (Prek-6 District-Wide)

Norfolk Public Schools is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative individual to serve as Team Chair for PreK–6 programs district-wide. This position supports the Director of Student Services and plays a key role in ensuring compliance with state and federal special education requirements while providing excellent service to students, families, and staff.

Qualifications

• Massachusetts Certification as Special Education Administrator, preferred
• Master’s degree required
• Minimum of five (5) years teaching experience required
• Experience supervising and supporting special education programming
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, as well as effective problem-solving skills
• Ability to engage a variety of constituents including families, DESE, and area agencies
• Commitment to ensuring success for all students, and focus on inclusive practices
• Leadership characteristics that focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Proficient in special education laws and regulations
• Skilled at analyzing multi-disciplinary evaluations and integrating clinical findings to develop comprehensive, data-driven IEPs
• Fiscally responsible and knowledge of budget and efficient utilization of resources

Responsibilities

• IEP Team Leadership & Compliance
  • Chairs initial eligibility, three-year re-evaluations, and IEP team meetings district-wide
  • Ensures strict compliance with all local, state, and federal special education regulations, including 504 regulations
  • Reviews student IEPs, progress notes, and evaluation reports for compliance, accuracy, and instructional quality
  • Supervises and monitors procedures for the referral, evaluation, placement, and re-evaluation of students, including homeschooled students and students privately placed by parents
  • Oversees the district’s Child Find, pre-referral, and referral processes
  • Coordinates the scheduling of IEP team meetings and ensures the timely completion of all associated paperwork
• Out-of-District (OOD) Coordination
  • Coordinates all aspects of programming for out-of-district students, including case management, attending OOD meetings, and monitoring student progress
  • Manages the complex transition process for OOD students moving into or out of the district
  • Recommends appropriate, least-restrictive services and placements to meet the unique needs of children eligible for special education
• District Leadership & Staff Support
  • Collaborates closely with the Director of Student Services to develop, communicate, and implement the educational rights and needs of students with disabilities
  • Assists the Director of Student Services with the supervision, observation, and evaluation of special education staff in a manner that encourages continuous professional growth
  • Partners with building principals and teaching staff to ensure effective service delivery for students with specialized needs
  • Assists in the recruitment, interviewing, selection, and hiring recommendations for special education personnel
  • Provides district-wide leadership and professional development to foster inclusive environments and maintain currency on special education best practices
• District-Wide Program Coordination
  • Manages McKinney-Vento transportation for students with disabilities in collaboration with an administrative assistant
  • Assists the Director of Student Services with the coordination of English Learner (EL) student needs and programming
  • Maintains up-to-date knowledge of state and federal special education regulations, remaining committed to the District Strategic Plan and the improvement of student learning
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Student Services

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a public school special education office
• Familiarity with DESE compliance requirements, N1 forms, IEP timelines, IEP Systems (Frontline)
• Experience managing high-volume workflows
• Exceptional time management skills
• Exceptional organizational skills

Physical Working Conditions

• Frequently required to sit for long periods at a desk
• Frequently required to drive to other locations to facilitate team meetings
• Ability to prepare special education documents and files as needed
• Ability to use computers, special education management systems, and district technology

Pay

Salary Range: $80,000–$110,000

Reports to the Director of Student Services. FLSA exempt (salary). Work year: 205 working days.