IEP Coordinator
About this role
In special education and alternative education settings nationwide, the team members of Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) shine a positive light on students who need academic, emotional, social, and behavioral support and uncover the unique learner within.
Overview
Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team. What you can expect to do. Realize the joy of possibility by providing academic, social, and emotional services for students who need additional support to shine in school. Utilize SESI’s proven instructional models, strategies, and curriculum. Conduct frequent and appropriate assessments, use data to develop and implement instructional plans, and collaborate with school teams and families to drive outcomes.
The IEP Specialist will work closely with the Director and resource team to coordinate and evaluate the educational program. The Instructional Specialist will act as a mentor and resource to the classroom staff and work closely with all departments on implanting the educational programs. In conjunction with the school Director, this position will be a key player in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and overseeing the onboarding of new staff.
Responsibilities
- Work closely with classroom staff to coordinate, manage, assess needs and determine student assignment in regards to special education programs
- Assist Principal with recruiting, interviewing and on-boarding new campus staff members
- Develop and implement transition planning and services/Indicator 13
- Maintain IEP database and student file scan database
- Prepare and attend students’ IEP meetings, assure documentation is accurately completed prior to the meeting and provide on-going monitoring to ensure ISBE compliance of students’ IEPs
- Plan and implement staff and parent education relating to special education programs
- Maintains close working relationship with school district, parents and community
- Provide and monitor crisis intervention at the school
- Organize, plan and deliver training for professional development and staff meetings
- Actively participate in Education Committee meetings and relay information to the resource team
SESI.R7
Qualifications
- Current SPED Teaching license (Intervention Specialist License).
- Experience working with similar population in a school setting preferred
- Experience working with staff in a coaching capacity
- Strong professional communication skills both oral and written
- Ability to record and analyze data utilizing excel and google drive
Posted Salary Range
USD $40,000.00 - USD $50,000.00 /Yr.
Physical Requirements
FullBloom is an equal opportunity employer. Equal Employment Opportunity has been and will continue to be a fundamental principle at FullBloom, where employment is based on personal capabilities and qualifications. The company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally recognized basis, including, but not limited to age (40 and over); color; gender, physical or mental disability; mental status; civil union/domestic partnership; national origin; ancestry; citizenship status; race; religion; creed; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions; gender identity and gender expression; political affiliation; veteran status and uniformed servicemember status; genetic information (including testing and characteristics); or any other consideration protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Company at a glance
We build bright futures. Specialized Education Services, Inc. (SESI) team members shine a positive light on students and advocate passionately for the unique learner within. As a national school network, we partner with local school districts to run in-district classrooms and stand-alone schools that meet the needs of special and alternative education students. Our individualized attention to students and engagement with families foster improved academics, positive behaviors, and life skills beyond the classroom.
SESI, a division of FullBloom, is a premier provider of education services for K-12 students who require additional educational and behavioral supports to overcome challenges that impede success in a traditional school setting. SESI partners with school districts to run classrooms, on-site, within district boundaries and standalone schools that meet the academic, behavioral, and social-emotional needs of students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, Emotional Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, and other challenges. Partnering with over 600 school districts nationwide, SESI serves more than 7,000 students in day schools and in-district classrooms.
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