Title of Position: Educational Team Leader - Hildreth School
Out of District and PAWS (Perseverance, Achievement, Wellness, and Success) Academy
Salary: As per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Marlborough School Committee
and the Marlborough School Administrators Association
Work Year: 2026-2027 School Year
12 month/218 working days, as per the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the Marlborough School
Committee and the Marlborough School Administrators Association
Effective Date of Employment: As Soon As Possible
Organizational Relationship or Line of Authority: Works under the supervision of the Director of Special Education
Statement of Duties: - Supervises and evaluates Special Education Staff for PAWS
- Works closely with Principals/Directors on Special Education Staffing including assisting with hiring of Special Education Staff and in collaboration with the Director of PAWS Academy.
- Coordinates out of District placements for the District
- Serves as Chairperson for Team meetings
- Oversees referral process, Team meeting process, and adherence to Individualized Education Programs based upon eligibility guidelines in accordance with federal and state requirements
- Responsible for ensuring that all timelines are met and all required paperwork is completed within mandated timelines
- Ensures that all services for students identified as special needs are implemented
- Assists with the oversight of the distribution of special education paraprofessionals and behavior technicians within the buildings.
- Oversee and ensure scheduling/assignments of paraprofessionals and behavior technicians within the buildings as per student IEPs
- Organize and facilitate monthly special education staff meetings in buildings
- Provide professional development activities and in-service training to staff regarding instructional practices, accommodations, modifications and provision services to students
- Ensures adherence to Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Coordinated Program Review Standards
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Superintendent, Director of PAWS, Director of Special Education, and/or building administrator/supervisor
Qualifications: - Master's degree from an accredited institution
- DESE Certification as Special Education Administrator or as a Director/Supervisor with Special Education Teacher License and SEI Endorsement. Applicants working towards such DESE licenses are welcome to apply.
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a Special Education Teacher or equivalent as deemed appropriate
- Ability to organize, work well with people, direct, supervise, evaluate and motivate others to get results
- Demonstrated knowledge of Massachusetts and federal special education laws, regulations, eligibility criteria and ability to implement the special education process to ensure compliance
- Knowledge of Individualized Education Programs and related IEP software programs
- Possesses thorough working knowledge of nature and complexities of a variety of learning disabilities
- Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with all school personnel and parents
- Bilingual (Spanish and/or Portuguese) preferred.
