Special Education Evaluation Coordinator

Community Day Charter Public School (CDCPS) is a nationally acclaimed free public charter school and one of the first charter schools established in Massachusetts. Serving approximately 1,200 students in grades pre-kindergarten through 8 across multiple campuses in Lawrence, Massachusetts, CDCPS is committed to delivering a rigorous, student-centered academic program that supports students' social, emotional, and holistic development. Our success is grounded in strong relationships, personalized support, social-emotional learning, and high academic expectations. CDCPS is recognized for strong student outcomes, with its Upper School ranked among the top charter middle schools in Massachusetts and in the top 25% of all Massachusetts middle schools by U.S. News & World Report (2024).

Job Summary:

The Special Education Evaluation Coordinator partners with school leadership, special education staff, teachers, and families to coordinate high-quality academic evaluations and support students' academic and special education needs. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Special Education, this role serves as a specialized assessment and compliance resource responsible for conducting academic evaluations, interpreting assessment data, supporting eligibility and Individualized Education Program (IEP) processes, and coordinating related special education services and documentation in accordance with applicable requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Instructional and Assessment Responsibilities

• Administer academic assessments in accordance with standardized testing procedures and established protocols to ensure valid, reliable, and compliant evaluation results.
• Conduct comprehensive academic evaluations as part of initial, reevaluation, and eligibility determination processes.
• Prepare clear and comprehensive evaluation reports that communicate student strengths, needs, and educational implications.
• Support multidisciplinary teams in interpreting evaluation findings and understanding their impact on student learning and educational programming.
• Collaborate with IEP and Section 504 teams to develop individualized educational plans, goals, accommodations, modifications, and services that align with evaluation findings.
• Participate in eligibility, IEP, Section 504, and other student support meetings, as appropriate, to support the development of goals, accommodations, modifications, services, and intervention plans informed by evaluation data.
• Serve as a learning specialist representative on Student Support Teams (SSTs), supporting student observations, reviewing findings, and providing recommendations for academic and instructional support.
• Provide evidence-based recommendations to teachers and school teams regarding instructional strategies, interventions, and student supports.
• Facilitate or support IEP meetings, as needed, including the presentation of evaluation findings and recommendations.

Compliance, Case Management and Program Support

• Coordinate and maintain accurate records for upcoming, in-process, and completed evaluations, ensuring adherence to applicable federal, state, and CDCPS timelines and requirements.
• Ensure evaluation reports and supporting documentation meet requirements under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Section 504, Massachusetts regulations, and CDCPS procedures.
• Coordinate Related Service Only (RSO) IEP processes for the Early Learning Center, including supporting initial evaluations and eligibility processes, annual and triennial reviews, collaboration with related service providers, and completion and maintenance of required IEP documentation.
• Collaborate with special education leadership and operations staff to maintain IEP file reviews, documentation accuracy, and audit readiness.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts related to special education processes, evaluation practices, and service delivery.
• Deliver training and guidance to staff on interpreting academic evaluation results and using assessment findings to inform instruction and student support.

Family and Community Engagement

• Communicate evaluation findings and recommendations to families and school teams in a clear, respectful, and accessible manner.
• Participate in parent-teacher conferences, IEP meetings, and other family-facing meetings to discuss student progress and support needs.
• Attend two annual school Open Houses (Fall and Mid-Year) to foster family engagement and awareness of student support services.

Other Responsibilities

• Perform other duties consistent with the scope and responsibilities of the position, as assigned by the supervisor.