*** Position Open Until Filled ***

DUTIES:

1. The ETL will be responsible to the Chief of Special Education & Related Services and building principals to ensure federal and state compliance with special education regulations.

2. The ETL will coordinate and facilitate all aspects of M.G.L. 71B 603 CMR 28.00 (Special Education Regulations).
3. The ETL will serve as an effective liaison with parents/families, building principals and staff and other offices and agencies within the community in order to facilitate effective specialized services to students.
4. The ETL is responsible for the final version of all Individualized Educational Plans (IEPS) on their caseloads.
5. ETLS will attend scheduled professional development sessions as designated by the Bureau of Pupil Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university.
2. Certified as a Teacher for Students with Moderate Disabilites by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In lieu of special education certification, certification and/or licensure in another area may be considered.
3. Three years of successful public school experience.
4. Professional study in such areas as special education, guidance, counseling and psychology.
5. Proven ability to work effectively with/for children and adults in a multi-cultural community.
6. Empathetic to the needs of young people and adults in the area of special needs.
7. Strong written and oral communication skills.

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