Special Education Evaluation Manager

Job Title: Watertown Mayer Special Education Evaluation Manager
Job Summary:

The Special Education Evaluation Manager serves in a district-wide lead teacher position for students from kindergarten through transition age young adults for special education evaluations. The primary responsibilities include facilitating, organizing and leading child study meetings in collaboration with the school psychologist, being a key contact for special education teachers in all buildings and communicating between buildings and the district.  The Evaluation Manager will also lead the evaluation and due process continuum which brings students from referral through the evaluation process.  The responsibilities assumed by the Special Education Evaluation Manager allow for quality and consistency district-wide and enables the special education teachers to spend more time in preparation for and direct instruction of students with special needs.

Why Join Us?

Watertown Mayer is committed to providing a supportive and innovative learning environment. Our team values collaboration, professional growth, and the continuous improvement of student support systems. As a Special Education Evaluation Manager, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students’ lives while contributing to the enhancement of our district’s MTSS process.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Consultation:

1. Consults with regular and special education teachers and related service personnel (OT, PT,OHI, SSW, SLPs,etc.)

2. Participates in elementary school Problem Solving Team (PST) regarding identification, intervention suggestions and evaluation of  challenging conditions.  

3. Collaborates closely with case managers and team members to assure information is communicated clearly between the evaluation process and the writing of the IEP.

4. Collaborates closely with the district school psychologist to problem solve and determine evaluation plans.

Staffings/Due Process Facilitation:  

1. Co-lead child study meetings with the school psychologist.

2. Coordinates scheduling team meetings with parents and appropriate team members.

3. Facilitates all team meetings following an initial evaluation.

4. Ensures consistency and quality of due process paperwork.

5. Receive and process referrals for initial comprehensive educational evaluations.

6. Manages issues of compliance:

1. Timelines

2. Internal consistency

3. Distribution of completed paperwork

4. Collaborate with the district special education secretary to document appropriately for MARSS reporting.

Evaluation:

1. Prepares and manages timelines and permission for the evaluation process.

2. Administers and interprets academic assessments 

3. Conducts observations of student in classroom

4. Interprets evaluation data, analyzes evaluation results and writes evaluation reports in collaboration with the school psychologist

5. Uses evaluation information to collaborate with the case manager to aid in the writing of the IEP.

Additional Responsibilities:

1. Attends appropriate staff development activities to keep current with state and federal statutes/regulations and current trends.

2. Acquires and advances technological skills related to computer programs used in maintaining special education records, files and reports (SpEd Forms).

3. Develop a 30-day evaluation calendar annually to ensure timelines are met

4. Provide on-site support and guidance for new and veteran special education teachers

The above job description is intended to represent only key areas of responsibility; specific position assignments will vary depending on the needs of the department.

Required Education:

Special Education Licensure as a special education teacher through the Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board.

Experience in the delivery of special education and/or related services as well as experience in special education IEP due process.

 Previous experience conducting special education assessments and knowledge of MTSS frameworks preferred.

Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.

WMPS  provides competitive pay, benefits, and paid training opportunities. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Teacher negotiated labor agreement. Benefit and salary range information can be found on this link.

Required Skills and Knowledge:

1. Able to demonstrate full compliance within own current due process

2. Knowledge of state and federal law related to special education

3. Demonstrate leadership and problem solving skills

4. Knowledge of evaluation procedures

5. Attention to detail

6. Strong organizational skills

7. Effective communication and human relations skills

8. Expertise in facilitating effective meetings, providing results-oriented staff development support, promoting collaborative team processes, and coaching teams through conflict.

9. Ability to lead effective meetings

10. Team player

Physical Factors:
Continuously (66-100%) - sit, talk or hear, type/use computer
Occasionally (1-33%) - Stand, walk, use hand dexterously, reach with hands and arms
Climb or balance, physically lift/carry up to 10 lbs.
Never (0) - Physically lift/carry up to 25, 50, 75, 100 or more than 100 lbs.

Watertown Mayer is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

For additional informaiton, please contact Rande Peyton, Director of Special Education, at 952-955-0207, rande.peyton@wm.k12.mn.us