JOB TITLE: Special Education Out-of-District Coordinator

LOCATION: North Andover Public Schools - Central Office

REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Special Education

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The North Andover School District is seeking an Out-of-District Special Education Team Coordinator. It is the responsibility of the OOD Coordinator to schedule and chair TEAM meetings and to facilitate the special education process for out-of-district students, while supporting parents' understanding of the Individualized Education Program (IEP) and referral process. This position will also support the facilitation of in-district team meetings, when appropriate. School psychologist experience/background strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Monitor the effectiveness of the program placements for students.
• Ensure that special education programs, services, and related materials are aligned with standard curriculum goals.Coordinate all aspects of team meetings, chair team meetings, and schedule team evaluations, re-evaluations, and annual review meetings, in accordance with the requirements of 603 CMR 28.00.
• Search/identify appropriate programs, disseminate student profiles and records to potential placements, facilitate placement interviews, chair all IEP meetings and IEP development in collaboration with out-of-district placements. 
• Oversee the monitoring and implementation of required special education procedures regarding evaluation, placement and related monitoring. 
• Consult, interpret, document and coordinate student information for assessments/evaluations, IEP, Extended School Year (ESY) and supervise the completion of the necessary reports and mandated documentation.
• Complete assessment protocols if in conjunction with other school based providers as needed
• Monitor student progress reports, attendance, Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System (MCAS) and report cards for each student.
• Work with outside state agencies in collaboration with the school team and coordinate interagency communication (i.e. Department of Children and Families (DCF), Department of Mental Health (DMH), Department of Mental Retardation (DMR), Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission (MRC).
• Oversee the completion of all paperwork associated with the students Individual Education Program (IEP) and placement.Ensure that department and student records are current and maintained.
• Monitor and report on required special education compliance as requested by the Director of Special Education.Prepare other reports assigned or requested by the Director of Special Education.
• Maintain close contact with out-of-district providers and parents to assess student progress. Monitor placement compliance with regulations. Support placement in and/or return to less restrictive placement. Plan transition for secondary students in collaboration with the Transition Coordinator. 
• Maintain all appropriate special education timelines. Keep current database on placements, tuition  costs, assisting with Circuit Breaker reimbursement procedures. 
• Assist with related transportation issues. Coordinate and review with North Andover Guidance Department out-of-district student transcripts to ensure graduation requirements have been met.
• Participate actively and regularly in the special education department and building meetings. 
• Plan and facilitate professional development for staff. 
• Commit district resources.
• Other duties as designated by the Executive Director of Special Education.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Working in a school setting. Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Travel across the district may be required. 

WORK YEAR, WORK HOURS: 184 days

SALARY: As negotiated by the Superintendent of Schools