Position Summary: The Central Falls School District seeks a Special Education LEA 1-middle & secondary level who is organized, compliance-driven, child-centered, and able to commit the resources of the district. The LEA works alongside the Director and Assistant Director of Student Services to chair IEP Team meetings and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and laws. This is an administrative position, 10.5 months 205 days, beginning August 2026. General Description of Duties: Oversees IEP development, ensures compliance with timelines, federal and state laws and regulations, and manages required paperworkOversees the process of special education referral, evaluation, and program planning for students in assigned schools; the district spans preschool through grade 12+Acts as Chairperson for all Initial and Re-Evaluation Eligibility Team Meetings, as well as other meetings, at the discretion of the Director/Assistant Director of Student ServicesCoordinates scheduling of Team Meetings among the staff members.
If an evaluation is being completed, the LEA assures that it is completed within the required timelines.Facilitates discussion of student performance, evaluation results, and helps synthesize and clarify student learning needs, and compiles a final document (team meeting summary and official notes) immediately following the meetings noting essential pointsIn the case of disagreement among any Team Members, the LEA makes the final determination regarding the contents of the Individualized Educational Program (IEP) and placement.Meets with individual special education staff as needed to ensure appropriate implementation of IEPs and problem solve instructional or other challengesActively monitors students' performance in meeting IEP goals and curriculum expectations.Ensures that IEP goals and objectives are measurable and student-centeredMonitors progress reports to ensure reports are based on IEP goals and objectives and measured using student dataActively monitors and oversees the annual review and re-evaluation process for students whose placements are in out-of-district programs, as assigned by the Director of Student Services; communicates regularly with the Director regarding progress and any concerns to ensure financial resources are appropriately allocatedHas the authority to commit resources of the School District during Team MeetingsSalary Range: $95,000-$105,000 based on experience
