Special Education Liaison P/T Temporary

(DO NOT APPLY THROUGH SCHOOL SPRING) - Apply via directions below:

Submit a resume, cover letter, DESE certification via email to hroffice@valleytech.k12.ma.us or via mail to the Human Resource Office at Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District, 65 Pleasant Street, Upton, MA 01568-1499

The temporary part time position involves serving as Liaison for a caseload of students, which includes developing an IEP, conducting assessments, and communicating with vocational and academic teachers, other special education staff and related service providers, parents, students, and administrators. Liaisons are expected to be fully versed in state and federal mandates, possess a repertoire of instructional and behavior management strategies, understand how to develop and implement an IEP.

Excellent written and oral communication skills and literacy are expected. Liaisons are also expected to be able to use data management and instructional technology on a daily basis. The candidate will report to the Director of Student Services.

Responsibilities and Duties:
1.Supporting effective self-advocacy, executive functioning, and compensatory strategies to students to increase independence and self reliance.
2.Promotion of high standards and expectations for students' achievement.
3.Develop IEPs with other team members, and monitor student progress.
4.Communicate student needs and appropriate strategies, accommodations, and modifications to other staff.
5.Complete all required IEPs, reports, and other documentation in compliance with standards and timelines.
6.Use methods of student engagement that are welcoming, motivating and supporting.
7.Cooperate with intra and extra department efforts to integrate instruction.
8.Participate in activities that promote the best interest of our students and our school.
9.Engage in professional development programs to keep current with modern pedagogy.
10.Cooperate with department Team Leader in fulfilling the mission of the institution.
11.Other duties assigned by administration.
12.The candidate must be able to inspire excellence, achieve consensus and respond effectively to the system's mission with humor and enthusiasm.
13.For Valley Tech personnel, the responsibilities and duties of this assignment shall be conducted outside of regular job responsibilities.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1.Certified by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary Education in Moderate Disabilities at the secondary level.
2.Possess successful background and/or coursework to be classified as Highly Qualified in Math or English, preferred.
3.SEI endorsement preferred.
4.Demonstrate characteristics which clearly incorporate a team concept and indicate an ability to relate positively to students and colleagues.
5.Possess a clear sense of purpose as it pertains to teaching young people who attend this school.
6.Posses a professional and personal history which is exemplary and supported with reference

Duration: School Year 2024-25

Terms of Employment
1.Appointee will be paid an hourly rate based on credentials, approvals and experience, not to exceed 15 hours/week.
2.Invoices must be completed and submitted to the appropriate administrator(s) for approval prior to payment.
3.Payment will be made upon completion of assigned duties and responsibilities as approved by the Director of Student Services.
4.This is a part time non-benefit temporary position. Monday

• Friday flexible schedule as determined by the Director of Student Services

• NTE 15 hours/week.