Purpose: The purpose of the Evaluation Team Liaison is to provide guidance, oversight, and a range of direct and indirect support to special education staff in the provision of special education services in a variety of institutional settings. 

Essential Functions: 

·        Actively participate in the development of student IEP’s.

·        Serve as a Liaison/Advocate among all service components in the development of student IEP’s.

·        Conduct regular monitoring of IEP’s to ensure they are in compliance.

·        Provide training to host agency (DPH, DMH, DYS, CHC) teachers in special education service delivery, progress monitoring, inclusion, team teaching, and laws and regulations pertaining to special education.

·        Assist with Transitional Planning.

·        Maintain professional standards and up to date knowledge of trends in special education practices and services.

·        Provide on-going, regularly scheduled consultation to special and regular education personnel.

·        Collaborate effectively with host agency departments and communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) with all staff and constituents.

·        Provide support in MCAS administration.

·        Maintain accurate and up to date records.

·        Ensure personnel understand the components of an IEP and the laws and regulations governing them.

·        Implement Child Find activities in accordance with state and federal guidelines.

·        Arrange timely evaluation of students suspected of having a disability.

·        Develop mechanisms to involve eligible students and, when appropriate, their parents/guardians in the development and/or content of IEPs.

·        Maintain information on and liaison with other public and private agencies and individuals who provide services to students with disabilities in the region.

·        Develop agreed upon procedures for working collaboratively with LEAs in supporting the population being served.

·        Regularly assess program quality and infrastructure in partnership with supervisor and provide recommendations for quality improvement.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Attend/participate in required in-service and professional development activities.


• Regularly meet with supervisor and other colleagues.


• Maintain pertinent student data and use this data to improve practice.


• Assume any additional responsibilities as directed by the SEIS Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BA degree and license in Special Education.


• Proficient in the use of technology in performing job related duties.


• Strong Communication/Problem Solving skills.


• Able to multi-task and prioritize work effectively.


• Maintain strict confidentiality.


• Interact effectively with diverse population.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

Physical Demands:

• Requires physical condition and mental stamina to endure job stress in the performance of duties, as well as periods of standing and sitting.

Working Conditions:

• May be subject to dangerous, often locked settings where the threat of verbal abuse, physical violence, and exposure to communicable disease may be prevalent.

Terms of Employment:

• 12 month calendar; Monday through Friday

• Requires a 8 hour work day inclusive of 30 minute lunch


• Full benefits package as outlined in HEC Personnel Policy