Special Education Dept Chair - Dighton, United States - Bristol County Agricultural High School

Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssist the Student Services Coordinator with compliance measures regarding federal and state Special Education regulations.

Support special education liaisons in monitoring the progress of students with disabilities as well as the appropriateness of their services Serve as an educational leader of the department by leading curriculum development, alignment and implementation of educational initiatives Attend Department Chair and faculty meetings.

Monitor inventory and submit facility and equipment maintenance requests.
Chair department meetings, submit minutes to the Principal to communicate curriculum improvement, staffing, scheduling and department related matters.
Facilitate and arrange special education team meetings,Facilitate Manifestation Determination hearings for special education students.

Assist in coordinating the delivery of special education services for students with special needs in accordance with their Individual Education Programs Coordinates all IEPs, as well as goals, objectives, and supporting documents.

Coordinate transition activities for students 14 22 years of age during secondary and post-secondary experiencesAssists the building Principal in the formulation of class schedule and assignment of special education staff Supports the delivery of a continuum of services.

Completes and/or reviews all academic testing (WIAT, Woodcock Johnson, etc).

Assist in coordinating transportation service with the Business Office for students with disabilities Assist in the Tiered Focused Monitoring process conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary & Secondary EducationCoordinate the selection and purchase of supplementary materials and specialized equipment to enable all students to access the general curriculum.

Develop and submit department budget requests and purchase orders.

Assist in coordinating, planning and facilitating professional development opportunities for staff Participate in Bureau of Special Education Affairs (BSEA) proceedings and other dispute resolution meetings as needed.

Assist in the interview process of special educators, related service providers and paraprofessionalsCoordinates the development and/or modification of curriculum and interventions based on individual student needsWork with building-based administration and the Student Services Coordinator to plan and coordinate school-based support servicesActively participate in school-wide professional development activitiesMaintain consistent contact with parents/guardians/educational surrogate parents relative to student services Participate in the special education due process procedures, i.e.

mediations, hearings Promote and communicate high standards and expectations for student achievement.
Responsible for performing any and all other duties assigned by the Student Services Coordinator and Principal.