ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The above position is illustrative of the tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all –inclusive of every task or responsibility. The description does not constitute an employment agreement between the Springfield Public Schools and the employee and is subject to change by the Springfield Public Schools as the needs and requirements of the job change.

Develop, maintain, and oversee systems to maintain compliance with DESE regulations in collaboration with the Chief of Special Education and Related Services. 

 Oversee planning and implementation of district Extended School Year programming.  

 Monitor interruption services/compensatory services across the district ensuring accurate documentation, remediation, and communication with families.

Represent the district in mediation through the BSEA. 

Collaborate with DESE Problem Resolution Office to respond to and resolve complaints.

Assist the Chief of Special Education and Related Services in development, training, implementation, and monitoring of processes and procedures to ensure consistency and equity in special education programming across the district.  

Collaborate with Private/Parochial schools and homeschool families regarding special education and oversee proportionate share responsibilities for the district.  

 Support SEPAC officers in increasing parent engagement and attending SEPAC meetings.  

 Provide PD in the area of special education regulations to administrators, general education and special education staff, and transportation providers.  

Assume any additional responsibilities and duties as deemed appropriate by the Chief of Special Education and Related Services. 

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

• Requires at least 5-7 years of relevant experience
• Relevant Master’s degree required
• DESE Licensure required

The Springfield Public Schools is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, age, handicap, or military service, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.  

Reach out to Carmen Molina-Figueroa, the Human Resources Analyst, at 413-787-7100 ext. 55394, the email address is molina-figueroac@springfieldpublicschools.com. She will be happy to answer any questions that you have.  

NONDISCRIMINATION EMPLOYMENT STATEMENT  

The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes and other sex-based conduct, genetic information, ancestry, age, disability or military service or marital status. The Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate in admission to, access or treatment in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, sex, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes and other sex-based conduct, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation, disability or homelessness.

NOTICE OF SEX NONDISCRIMINATION

Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sex-based harassment, in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment.

Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to the Springfield Public Schools’ Title IX Coordinator, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at https://ocrcas.ed.gov/contact-ocr, or both.

The Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Katie O’Sullivan, Senior Administrator of Human Resources, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, 413-787-7100 ext. 55428, titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com.

Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, www.springfieldpublicschools.com/non-discrimination

To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to titleix@springfieldpublicschools.com