Location: Office of Special Education

Job Code: S20315

Reports To: Assistant Superintendent of Special Education 

Background and Overview: The goal of The Office of Special Education (OSE)  is to help every child succeed. OSE focuses on academic outcomes, aspirations for our students, and regulatory compliance. Today, we are providing our students with more stability and continuity, new opportunities for inclusion, and higher-quality programs that are aligned with district efforts to help all our students reach a high standard. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate Child Find screenings for 3 and 4 year olds who are residents of the City of Boston.  

Conduct the developmental assessment as a collaborative assessment team member and provide feedback to the family regarding the screening findings and next steps.

• Complete special education assessments and develop Individual Education Plan goals and objectives.
• Attend Eligibility Determination Team meetings and make appropriate recommendations.
• Consult with outside agencies and the greater Boston child care community involved with young children/students.
• Meet/consult with school-based early childhood teachers regarding transition of young children from early intervention and child care agencies.
• Assist in transitioning students into early childhood programs.
• Participate and conduct in District professional development as well as topics of interest in the child care community.
• Perform other related duties as requested by the Supervisor and/or Assistant Superintendent for the Department of Special Education.

 Required:

• Massachusetts License for Teacher of early childhood students with and without disabilities PreK-3 and/or Moderate Special Education Certification.
• 3 year demonstrated experience with young children who exhibit developmental disabilities.

Preferred:

• Experience with the transition process of early intervention and young children from greater Boston child care agencies into Boston Public Schools.

Terms:  BTU, Group

 Please refer to www.bostonpublicschools.org/ohc (under "Employee Benefits and Policies") for more information on salary and compensation.  Salaries are listed by Unions and Grade/Step.

The Boston Public Schools, in accordance with its nondiscrimination policies, does not discriminate in its programs, facilities, or employment or educational opportunities on the basis of race, color, age, criminal record (inquiries only), disability, homelessness, sex/gender, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, genetics or military status, and does not tolerate any form of retaliation, or bias-based intimidation, threat or harassment that demeans individuals’ dignity or interferes with their ability to learn or work.