School District Liaison

JOB DESCRIPTION

Department : Special Education in Institutional Settings

Title : Assessment and Data School District Liaison

FLSA Status : Exempt

Reports to : School District Liaison Coordinator

Salary : SEIS SDL scale

Purpose : The purpose of the Adult Services and Support School District Liaison is two f old. This role is to collaborate with school districts, host agencies and SEIS staff so that students can make a successful transition into County Houses of Correction and Adult DMH programs with appropriate services in place, and can make a successful transition from the SEIS program to the student's next educational setting.

This SDL assists the School District Liaison Coordinator in a variety of duties, including statewide assessments, the detained data match process and obtaining needed information via the SEIS Acquisition Processes.

Essential Functions

• Communicates with and supports districts with convening Team meetings to develop, propose, and implement appropriate IEPs consistent with applicable timelines and regulations
• Review IEPs and communicate with responsible school districts regarding services SEIS cannot provide
• Refer school districts to ESE website and resources for needed technical guidance
• Ensure completed IEP planning notes and progress reports are sent to districts
• Ensure districts address Transitional Planning at IEP team meetings by ensuring that the team discusses students' vision, transition assessments, post-secondary goals, and if appropriate, the need for a 688 referral
• In select cases, communicate with districts regarding required student coursework that SEIS does not provide and coordinate a plan for district provision of such coursework
• Work with the Host Agency Coordinators to support their role in facilitating teacher communication with districts regarding student progress
• Coordinate transmission of appropriate SEIS educational information to districts for purposes of host agency discharge planning
• Create, obtain, and maintain accurate and up-to-date records in SEIS student information system, including all student records, consistent with SEIS protocols and contract requirements.
• Maintain up-to-date electronic calendar.
• Coordinate with host agencies and districts on school district providers' access to facilities for purposes of student evaluation, observation and special education services
• Maintain a statewide list of related service providers available to contract with school districts, and notify districts of those providers on the list who are available to contract for particular services that neither SEIS nor the host agency provides
• Attend and participate in Team meetings and host-agency convened meetings for purposes of coordination with the school district
• Follow established timeline and protocol for escalation of issues to SEIS leadership and ESE Problem Resolution System
• Support each MCAS administration in DMH, CHCs and DPH, including entering required information into ASPEN, assisting with the registration process in PearsonAccessNext, and sharing results as appropriate
• Support the ACCESS for ELL administration in DMH and DPH, including entering required information into ASPEN, assisting with the registration process in Data Recognition Corporation and sharing results as appropriate
• Provide support for the security and confidentiality of statewide testing as outlined by ESE
• Support the Detained Data Match process by collaborating with the SEIS Program Coordination Assistant
• Assist with obtaining needed records and information utilizing the Acquisition Processes, as appropriate

Other Duties and Responsibilities :

• Maintain professional standards and up-to-date knowledge of trends in special education practices and services
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with all stakeholders, including districts, ESE, CES, and host agency personnel
• Maintain professional boundaries and standards with students and others, consistent with CES and SEIS policies
• Actively participate in professional development.
• Develop and maintain a personal Educator Growth Plan leading to continued licensure
• Use all SEIS resources according to established policies and procedures
• Assist with annual inventories of all resources, if necessary
• Assume any additional responsibilities as directed by the SEIS Contract Administrator

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree from accredited College or University, Masters Degree desirable
• Massachusetts Special Education license required
• Massachusetts Guidance Counselor license desirable
• Proficiency in the use of technology
• Strong communication and problem solving skills
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize work effectively
• Ability to interact effectively with diverse population
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Committed to social justice and equity for students and adults alike
• Valid driver's license and reliable vehicle required

Physical Demands :

• Ability to move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office equipment, including using a computer and other office equipment.
• Frequently communicate by phone, face to face, email, and video conference with SDLs, teachers and coordinators throughout the state.
• Must be able to communicate and converse effectively in real time with youth and adults from multiple backgrounds and cultures.
• Must maintain situational awareness, including awareness of student activity and communication in a fast-paced secure institutional setting.
• Must be able to use traditional and digital instructional technologies.
• Required to be proficient in use of technology, including use of assigned laptop in varied sites and locations

Working Conditions :

• Considerable driving throughout the state
• Will often work in locked settings with high security for students and staff
• May be reassigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed, within two days of a vacancy arising in another program
• CES employees working on site in DYS, DMH, DPH or CHC facilities are required to demonstrate that they have received the COVID-19 vaccination

Terms of Employment :

• CES / SEIS school calendar; Monday through Friday, 189 days
• Requires an 8 hour work day
• Full benefits package as outlined in CES Personnel Policy
8 days ago