Special Education Team Chairperson

 

 

 

About Lynn Public Schools
Lynn is a vibrant, seaside urban community located just north of Boston. The city is known for its contemporary public art, historic architecture, thriving downtown cultural district, and abundant public parks, including the scenic Lynn Shore Reservation and the expansive Lynn Woods Reservation. Reflecting the city’s international character, Lynn Public Schools is a linguistically and culturally rich community, with 60% of our students speaking two or more languages. Lynn Public Schools proudly serves approximately 17,000 students across 29 school sites within a diverse and dynamic educational landscape. Our district includes:

 

• 1 Early Childhood Center
• 17 Elementary Schools
• 1 Public Separate Day School 
• 3 Middle Schools
• 2 Comprehensive High Schools
• 1 Vocational High School
• 1 Early College High School
• 1 STEAM Academy (Grades 6-12)
• 1 Alternative Education Academy (Grades 9-12)
• 1 TOGETHER Educating and Advancing Multi-Disabled Students Academy (PreK-12)

 

 

The Lynn Public School's Vision and Core Values

Drawing upon the strength of our community, our families, our students, and our partners, we commit to fulfilling the intellectual, physical, and social-emotional potential of all our students. We work together so our students learn to thrive, advance, and impact the greater community and the world.

 

LPS is committed to our Core Values: Inclusiveness, Shared Responsibility, Collaborative Relationships, High Expectations, Inspiring and Life-Long Learning. Lynn Public Schools is dedicated to the goal of strengthening an environment and school culture that honors and celebrates diversity and responds effectively to the social-emotional experiences of every student and family.

 

 

 

QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid license from the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education 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.
• 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

 

BENEFITS: The City of Lynn 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 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, M.G.L., Ch.151, 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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