Educational Team Facilitator (IEP Coordinator)

Learning Prep School; West Newton (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid dental insurance

75% employer-paid health insurance

Flexible Spending Account or HealthSSA

Free breakfast, lunch, and on-site

Deeply discounted on-site childcare

403(b) retirement plan with employer 3

Job summary

Learning Prep School in Newton, MA is seeking an Educational Team Facilitator to join our faculty for the start of the 2026/2027 School Year beginning 8/24/2026.

The role coordinates IEP development and implementation for approximately 55 students in grades 4-9, facilitates IEP meetings, communicates with families and districts, conducts classroom observations, and supervises the Middle School Educational Leadership Team Administrative Assistant.

Qualifications

• Must hold Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, or as a Special Education Administrator.
• Experience teaching and working with students with disabilities is required.
• Ability to coordinate development, completion and implementation of IEPs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate development, completion and implementation of IEPs for about 55 students in grades 4-9.
• Facilitate IEP meetings and communicate with families and school districts.
• Conduct classroom observations and supervise support staff.

Skills

IEP coordination

Family communication

Classroom observation

Team leadership

Education

Massachusetts DESE licensure – Moderate Disabilities

Massachusetts DESE licensure – Severe Disabilities

Massachusetts DESE licensure – Special Education Administrator

Job description

Learning Prep School in Newton, MA is seeking an Educational Team Facilitator to join our faculty for the start of the 2026/2027 School Year beginning 8/24/2026.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team of highly qualified special education professionals! The Educational Team Facilitator coordinates the development, completion, and implementation of IEPs for approximately 55 students in grades 4-9. Teachers and service providers contribute student data and educational input, while the Educational Team Facilitator compiles that information into cohesive final IEP documents. The position also facilitates IEP meetings, communicates with families and school districts, conducts classroom observations, accompanies district observers, and supervises the Middle School Educational Leadership Team Administrative Assistant.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced educator with strong IEP knowledge, polished written and verbal communication skills, and experience working with students with disabilities. Candidates must have teaching experience and hold Massachusetts DESE licensure in Moderate Disabilities, Severe Disabilities, or as a Special Education Administrator.

Our students have complex learning needs, and we are committed to providing them with the education they deserve! LPS serves students with a range of learning profiles who benefit from a language-based teaching model. While we are not a therapeutic setting or a program for students with significant behavioral support needs, we do offer speech and language services, occupational therapy, and counseling as part of our service delivery model.

LPS is a great place to work! We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, great work-life balance, and a caring community of dedicated special education professionals. The LPS staff culture is uniquely welcoming, collaborative, and caring.

Full-time benefits include:

• 100% employer-paid dental insurance, life insurance, and AD&D insurance
• 75% employer-paid health insurance
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
• Free breakfast, lunch, and on-site parking
• Deeply discounted on-site childcare
• 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer match, currently 3%
• Access to vision, disability, critical illness, and pet insurance
• Employer-paid Employee Assistance Program benefits for employees and their family members

This is a full-time, in-person, school year-based position. Standard faculty hours are generally 7:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m., with Wednesdays until 4:00 p.m.

Salary range: $70,000-$80,000 annually.

LPS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

To learn more about our unique school and language-based teaching model, please visit our website at www.learningprep.org.