SY26-27 SEZP Bilingual Evaluation Team Leader

Bilingual Evaluation Team Leader Location: School-based (1 or more locations) Full Time Start Date: August 17, 2026 (anticipated) Job Details Ensuring maximum access and high expectations will drive change from within our schools by positioning leaders, special educators, MTSS teams, families, and students as experts, advocates, visionaries, and activists in anti‑racism, equity, and empowerment. The SEZP calls upon skilled and passionate educators to support the development and evolution of systems, supports, oversight, and monitoring of Specialized Services. Qualified candidates may be eligible for a signing bonus. Terms of this signing bonus will be discussed during the selection process and may be offered. The SEZP ETL will be responsible to the Chief of Student Support and Services and building principals to ensure federal and state compliance with special education regulations. The SEZP ETL will coordinate and facilitate all aspects of M.G.L. 71B 603 CMR 28.00 (Special Education Regulations). The SEZP 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. The SEZP ETL is responsible for the final version of all Individualized Educational Plans (IEPs) on their caseloads. SEZP ETLs will attend scheduled professional development sessions as designated by the SEZP Student Support & Services Senior Admin Team. The SEZP ETL will coordinate transition planning from middle to high, HS to post HS - design and implement procedures to address regulations, facilitate development of student and parent programs. The SEZP ETL will coordinate the completion and submission of 688 referrals. The SEZP ETL will complete Summary of Performance forms for graduating high school students. The SEZP ETL will collaborate with the AP of Special Education to facilitate bi‑weekly or monthly professional learning communities for special education teachers. The SEZP ETL will collaborate with the AP of Special Education to provide individualized coaching and support to teachers and paraprofessionals. The SEZP ETL will support the AP of Special Education with MCAS ALT implementation. The SEZP ETL will be responsible for maintaining a compliance log and all documentation related to the IEP process for assigned schools. Qualifications Experience teaching at the middle or high school level. Valid Massachusetts DESE educator license in the appropriate subject and grade level required. Candidates not yet licensed may be eligible for a licensure waiver and are encouraged to apply. Demonstrated ability to support a range of learners through strong instruction and relationship‑building. Bilingual English/Spanish proficiency required. Bachelor’s degree required. Benefits Selection as an educator in SEZP recognizes an individual for their outstanding vision, capacity, and commitment to students. Educators in SEZP are eligible for the same competitive benefits available to Educators in the Springfield Public Schools. Educators joining SEZP may also be eligible for the following recruitment incentives, which may be offered individually: Signing bonus in addition to base salary. Relocation award for candidates from regions beyond western Massachusetts. Non-Discrimination 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, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, or marital status. Notice of Sex Non-Discrimination Springfield Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination, including sexual 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, View email address on click.appcast.io, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights at or both. Springfield Public Schools Title IX Coordinator is Jeremy Saint Laurent, Chief Legal Counsel of Legal Services, 1550 Main Street, Springfield, MA 01103, View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io. Springfield Public School’s sex nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located on the Springfield Public Schools website, To report information about conduct that may constitute sex discrimination or make a complaint of sex discrimination under Title IX, please refer to View email address on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr Springfield Empowerment Zone Partnership