IEP Program Specialist w/Bldg. Support
Pawtucket School Department
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Job summary
Pawtucket School Department is seeking an IEP Program Specialist with building-level support for Francis J. Varieur and Agnes E. Little Elementary Schools in Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
The role focuses on managing special education services, mandates, and timelines to ensure IDEA compliance and effective communication with families. The position includes leading IEP development, data reporting, coordinating evaluations, and supporting staff with testing accommodations.
Qualifications
- Minimum of three years of teaching experience preferred.
- RI Certification as Special Education Teacher required, with relevant assignment.
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university required.
Responsibilities
- Support building principals and staff in special education compliance.
- Lead IEP writing and development with quality and timeliness.
- Track timelines and reports for evaluations, annual IEPs, and reviews.
- Coordinate ESY packets, data, and meetings to support interventions.
- Serve as liaison among school, district, and external agencies.
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Job description
Pawtucket School Department Francis J. Varieur Elementary School – Pawtucket, Rhode Island ; Agnes E. Little Elementary School – Pawtucket, Rhode Island.
This job is also posted in Rhode Island State DOE Consortium Job Board.
Job ID: 5939826
Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (UTC)
Posted: Sep 25, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: Immediately
IEP Program Specialist w/Bldg. Support (.5 Little/.5 Varieur Elementary)
SUMMARY:
Pawtucket is seeking a special educator skilled in the management and coordination of special education services, mandates, and timelines at the building level. This special educator will oversee all special education documents to ensure documents and timelines meet compliance with IDEA law. Proven ability in positive communication with parents and other members of the IEP Team is a must. This position may also include special education classroom support and case management services with a caseload.
- Support to building principals, special education administration, special educators, related service providers, community partners, and general educators in the area of special education
- Serves as a team leader to support compliance to RI Special Education Regulations and IDEA
- Tracks and creates reports to support compliance timelines in regards to annual IEPs, evaluations, initial IEPs, new referrals, IEP reviews, manifestation hearings, and placement reviews.
- Demonstrates leadership and support to special educators and related service providers with IEP writing through feedback to ensure quality of IEPs.
- Present and develop Professional Development and PLCs agendas at the building level
- Assist principals with scheduling and caseloads of the special education department
- Assist Special Education Administration with ESY packets, data, meetings and submissions in a timely manner
- Disseminate all communication from the Special Education Administration office to support teachers, special education staff and families
- Support principals with all testing accommodations, including RICAS, NGSA, Access, etc.
- Support special education staff with Power School, Skyward, and other appropriate district platforms
- Complete education evaluations as assigned which may include community partners such as out-of-district schools, private schools, and other requests for evaluations
- Serve as a liaison between the school, district, and external agencies.
- Case Management responsibilities and IEP development of students on the caseload
- Support special education students within the general education setting
- Facilitate the development, review, and revision of IEPs, ensuring they are individualized, measurable, and aligned with student needs.
- Track student progress toward IEP goals and provide data-driven reports.
- Implements specially designed instruction to students with IEPs
- Ensures compliance with RI Special Education Regulation and IDEA timelines
- Coordinates and supports 3-year re-evaluations and other required evaluations that are needed to support students on the caseload.
- Common Core State Standards, Essential Elements, RICAS, ACCESS, Alternate ACCESS, and Alternate Assessment
- IDEA, MTSS, State and Federal Regulations
- Policies and procedures of the Pawtucket School Department and the Rhode Island Department of Education
- Assessment administration and use, both formative and summative
- State and Federal Regulations as related to timelines for evaluations and IEPs compliance
- Specialized instruction and services
- Public speaking; writing; listening; problem-solving; dispute resolution and providing direction;
- Working with individuals and groups;
- Research and data analysis;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Teaching and presenting;
- Use of instructional technology;
- Observing and understanding effective teaching techniques;
- Being innovative and working with little direction;
- Leadership;
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid driver’s license;
- The position requires a RI Certification as a Special Education Teacher, in addition to Early Childhood Teacher, Elementary Teacher, or Secondary Teacher depending on assignment;
- A Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university.
- Minimum of three years of teaching experience
- Experience in working with students from urban area
- Experience working with students with variety of disabilities including students with behavioral/social/emotional challenges
- Proficient at entering data and necessary documents into Skyward and Power School
- Demonstrated compliance with meeting and paperwork mandates
- Demonstrated expertise in writing accurate and quality IEPs
- Experience with diversity, inclusivity, and cultural responsiveness
- Successful experience teaching.
- Full PSD benefits package; 184-day contract
- Salary range is dependent on step level and degree attainment level
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE SUPERVISOR.
Position Type: Full-time
Job Categories: Special Education > General Special Education
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- At least 3 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
- Bachelor degree preferred.
- Citizenship, residency or work visa required
- Human Resources
- 286 Main Street
- Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860
- Phone: 401-729-6300
- Email: hr@psdri.net
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