Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/ Education https://www.doe.mass.edu/licensure/ in Moderate Disabilities PreK-2, PreK-8, 5-12; Severe Disabilities, All Levels; Speech and Hearing Disabilities (all levels)
Master's Degree required.
Knowledge of curriculum modifications, behavior management strategies, and learning styles.
Knowledge of Special Education Regulations and Procedures.
Knowledge of integrated and inclusive models.
Ability to work closely and harmoniously with parents, teachers, and administrators.
Strong computer and organizational skills and ability to coordinate required paperwork.
Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent of Schools of Administrator of Special Education may find appropriate.
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
Assigned to school(s) and office location by Administrator of Special Education.
Confers with Principals to ensure compliance with pre-referral regulations.
Consults with building administrators and teachers to develop and support classroom modifications for students.
Participates in all computer training and initiatives.
Organizes and conducts the referral evaluation and program implementation process as mandated by Chapter 766.
Receives appropriate referrals and carries out the evaluation team process.
Contacts parents (includes discussing the evaluation process, reviewing rights, receiving written permission).
Facilitates assignment of testing.
Notifies participants of Evaluation Team meeting date.
Chairs Evaluation Team meetings.
Caseloads and assigned schools to be determined by Administrator of Special Education and may be subject to change during the school year based on need.
Facilitates initial implementation of IEP.
Completes computerized IEP with the exception of the development of goals and objectives of other service providers.
Secures signatures from Administrator of Special Education and Building Principal.
Distributes copies of IEP to appropriate personnel.
Monitors the timely completion of initial evaluations and re-evaluations.
Collaborates with other support staff to ensure student progress.
Serves as initial contact person for parent or agency referrals.
Provides constructive input to the Administrator of Special Education regarding building service needs.
Serves as liaison to appropriate outside agencies (e.g. DSS, DYS, DMR, DMH, etc.).
Responsible for other duties as indicated by the Administrator of Special Education, directives of the Superintendent of Schools or his/her designee, and policies of the Lynn School Committee
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
As negotiated with Lynn School Committee and Lynn Teachers Union https://www.lynnteachersunion.org/contracts-9 .
180 (+2 Staff Development, +10 per diem to be assigned by Administrator of Special Education as mutually agreed upon by chairperson and Administrator of Special Education).
Teacher Salary Estimator https://cfweb3.smartedu.net/lynn/tse/
BENEFITS: The City of Lynn http://www.lynnma.gov/departments/personnel.shtml?gpm=1_7#gpm1_6 offers comprehensive and competitive health and dental benefits; Harvard Pilgrim PPO/HMO, Altus Dental High/Low, and Vision Insurance. Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Plan (FSA) as well as Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability are available on a voluntary basis. Please see the website: City of Lynn http://www.lynnma.gov/departments/personnel.shtml?gpm=1_7#gpm1_6 for more details.An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment physical, including a drug test, National fingerprint-based Criminal Background Check (NCBC), and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI). All MUST be completed PRIOR to the start of employment.Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of the Lynn Public Schools not to unlawfully discriminate or tolerate discrimination in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities, on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, pregnancy (including nursing or pregnancy conditions), parental leave, race*, color, national origin, creed/religion, ethnicity, ancestry, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, mental or physical disability, special need, proficiency in the English language or academic achievement, homelessness, public assistance status, or any other characteristic protected by any federal, state or local laws or regulations, including Title VI and VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the 1972 Amendments to the Civil Rights Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, The Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and M.G.L. Ch. 76:5 https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXII/Chapter76/section5 , M.G.L., Ch.151 https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartI/TitleXXI/Chapter151 , if and as applicable. Race when referenced in any policy of the Lynn Public Schools, whether or not specified, shall include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles.
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