Winthrop Public Schools Winthrop , MA 02152
Posted 2 months ago
The Chairperson of the Evaluation Team (CET) is under the direction of the Director of Pupil Personnel Services and
Building Principal, the CET will be responsible for implementing and managing effective, compliant and cost
effective special education services for students. A successful candidate should have strong oral and written
communication skills and be able to work as part of team. Three years of experience, Master's Degree or higher and
certification as a Special Education Administrator are required.
The CET is a building Administrator, in charge of the supervision and evaluation of faculty and staff and are required to
complete all necessary evaluation in accordance with the timeline agreed to through the Collective Bargaining Agreements.
The CET is responsible for the following:
Manage special education eligibility process, including chairing team meetings (annual, initial, reevaluation
and progress update)
Ensure IEPs meet all regulatory and district standards, are written to reflect best practice, reflect high quality
programming and are implemented with integrity
Work with building based teams to develop and implement efficient and effective service delivery models
reflecting best practice
Manage complex and challenging cases, by maintaining effective parent, staff, advocate and outside
evaluator contact
Identify and request authorization from the Director for any services not provided by Winthrop Public Schools
Collaborate with the Principal to advance a Response to Intervention program and co-teaching model in the
school
Participate in and contribute to student support team meetings
Plan for and contribute to effective transitions for students and their families
Work with other CETs and director to ensure consistency, cohesion and coordination of practices across the
district
Provide teachers with consultation regarding program modifications, behavior contracts, FBAs, co-teaching,
and cooperative learning
Consult with special education teachers and regular education teachers regarding special education and at
risk students
Observe and monitor the progress of students in various out of district placements
Coordinate programs and placement
Establish special education teachers' and ESPs' schedules and caseloads
Schedule all special education students into mainstream, co-taught classes, and special education classes
Coordinate and confer with all outside agencies working with students (DCF, DMH, DMR, counseling agencies,
hospitals, courts, and other service provision agencies)
Coordinate MCAS groups and schedule
Confer with other administration regularly (regarding student/staff issues, program planning and
development, program evaluation)
Inform and meet with staff regularly in regards to policy change, timelines, deadlines, compliance, training
Attend trainings and conferences as required
Work closely and collaboratively with staff, parents, advocates regarding services delivery and program
options
Adjust teacher, ESP, and student schedules as needed
Arrange coverage for initial meetings
Maintain updated student data for administration staff and use
Complete various indicators from DESE
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