Special Education Team Chair

Position Overview

The Weston Public Schools is seeking a Special Education Team Chair at Weston Middle School. We are looking for a diverse pool of applicants who are inspired by our mission to educate, equip, and inspire all students to achieve their full potential and enrich their community.

About the Weston Public Schools

The Weston Public Schools enrolls approximately 2,000 students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12. The school district includes a high school for grades 9-12, a middle school for grades 6-8, an upper elementary school for grades 4-5, and two lower elementary schools for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. Since 1967, Weston has participated in METCO (Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity) - a voluntary school integration program that places Boston residents in suburban schools. The Weston METCO program enrolls approximately 160 students (K-12).

Key Responsibilities

• Embrace the diversity of the Weston Public Schools by fostering an environment of respect and inclusion
• Chair IEP meetings, including initials, annuals, and three-year evaluations
• Write IEPs
• Oversee the review meeting process and coordination of all IEP''s
• Collaborate with special education staff and families
• Serve as a resource to faculty and staff

Desired Qualifications

• Experience as a team chair
• Massachusetts license from the Department of Elementary & Secondary Education
• Excellent communication skills - clear writer, effective facilitator/public speaker

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time role, represented by the Weston Education Association, and entitled to the same salary schedule as teachers and other professional staff. Additionally, the Weston Public Schools offers a comprehensive benefits package, including subsidized health insurance and participation in the Massachusetts Teachers'' Retirement System. Professional growth is ongoing in Weston and supported through multiple opportunities, both internally and externally.

Hiring Timeline

Please note that we will carefully review every application, but only candidates invited to advance in the hiring process will be contacted.