Facilitator: Individualized Educational Plan

TrulyHired; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) seeks a Facilitator for the IEP process to lead and coordinate IEP team meetings, ensuring compliance with federal and state rules. The role involves coordinating annual review calendars, monitoring timelines, and providing guidance to staff on IEP procedures and related tools.

Bilingual/biliterate requirements may apply for bilingual assignments. Candidate must support schools by reviewing documents, assisting with case management, and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education from a regionally accredited college or university required.
• Three (3) years experience as a general educator, special educator or related service provider (SLP, OT, PT) required.
• One (1) year experience with virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, LMS, and video conferencing tools, if assigned to Virtual Academy required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates IEP Team meetings including annual reviews and reevaluations.
• Facilitates IEP meetings ensuring equal participation of all members.
• Organizes IEP process in compliance with federal/state regulations; supports development/review of IEPs and related documents.
• Collaborates with staff to maintain data accuracy in the online student management system.
• Facilitates collaboration with IEP team members to develop appropriate IEPs.
• Consults with specialists and staff to meet needs of children and families.
• Provides training to staff and parents on IEP process and AACPS procedures.
• Assists central office staff with compliance tasks (disputes, assessments, audits).
• Coordinates compliance review activities as part of system audits or school reviews.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IEP Process

MS Office Proficiency

Travel Ability

Data Management

Collaboration

Video Conferencing

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Tools

Text-to-speech tool

Alternate instructional framework tool

Online student mgmt system

Video conferencing tools

Job description

Job Description

Title Code:

Facilitator: Individualized Educational Plan

This posting creates a pool of candidates for future positions that may become available.

JOB SUMMARY

Provides leadership in the compliance of federally and state mandated Special Education procedures for students with disabilities. This includes organizing, chairing and regularly monitoring Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) team meetings, in servicing staff on compliance/legal issues involved in the IEP team process, reviewing staff generated documents (IEPs and assessments), assisting with case management and investigation of cases, as appropriate, and coordinating the provision of extended school year services. Bilingual and biliterate in targeted language may be required depending on assignment. Virtual experience may be required based on assignment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinates IEP Team meetings to include the development of an annual review and reevaluation master calendar to ensure special education processes and timelines are implemented.


• Facilitates IEP team meetings modeling effective communication and listening to ensure each IEP team participant has an equal opportunity for meaningful participation.


• Organizes IEP process in accordance with federal and state regulations by supporting case managers and teachers in the development and review of IEPs and supplemental documents (e.g. text-to-speech eligibility tool, alternate instructional framework eligibility tool, academic assessment reports, Extended School Year documents) prior to sending documents to parents/guardians;


• Collaborates with school staff to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data maintained in the online special education student management system.


• Facilitates collaboration with required IEP team members (including general educators, related service providers, special educators, school administrators, and parents) to develop appropriate IEPs.


• Consults with Special Education Specialists, Compliance Specialists, and/or Department of Special Education staff as needed to meet the needs of children with disabilities and their families.


• Provide technical assistance and professional development to staff (e.g. special and general education teachers; teacher assistants) and parents on the IEP process and AACPS procedures, vision and priorities as appropriate


• Assist DSE central office staff with other compliance related tasks as directed (dispute resolution, assessments, monitoring/audits, etc.).


• Coordinates the Department of Special Education/MSDE's compliance review activities, when appropriate, as part of a System Audit or School Instructional Review.


• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in related field of education from a regionally accredited college or university required.

Experience

• Three (3) years experience as a general educator, special educator or related service provider (SLP, OT, PT) required.


• Five (5) years experience as a general educator, special educator or related service provider (SLP, OT, PT) preferred.


• One (1) year experience with virtual learning technology, remote instruction platforms, Learning Management Systems, and video conferencing tools, if assigned to Virtual Academy required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Demonstration of leadership qualities.


• Knowledge of the special education process and curricula of the schools in Anne Arundel County desirable.


• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form with professional colleagues, staff, students, parents and attorneys.


• Job requires direct in-person provision of service, therefore punctual, regular and predictable attendance is essential.


• Ability to travel to/from Maryland Sites as necessary at the expense of the employee is required for in-person appearances at various intervals throughout the duration of the school year.


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively and communication with diverse populations.


• Demonstrated proficiency with business technology applications (e.g. Video/Web Conferencing, Microsoft Office Suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, and/or PowerPoint preferred).

Language Requirements

• Bilingual/Biliterate If assigned to bilingual program, required to be bilingual and biliterate in targeted language. Otherwise, bilingual and biliterate in target language native or near native preferred.

Licenses and Certifications

Employee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.

• Hold or be eligible for educator certificate/license issued by Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE) required; or


• Hold or be eligible for Occupational Therapist License issued by Board of Occupational Therapy Practice required; or


• Hold or be eligible for Physical Therapist License issued by Board of Physical Therapy Examiners required; or


• Hold or be eligible for Speech and Language Pathologist License issued by Board of Audiologists, Hearing Aid Dispensers, Speech-Language Pathologists & Music Therapists required; and


• Hold or be eligible for Speech and Language Pathology Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC-SLP) Certification issued by American Speech-Hearing-Language Association (ASHA) required.

Driving Requirements

• N/A

Professional Organization Affiliations or Memberships

Employee must retain active enrollment, affiliations, and memberships as a condition of employment.

• Actively enrolled in Maryland Medicaid required.


• Upon receipt of NPI, immediate enrollment in Maryland Medicaid required.

LEADERSHIP ROLE

• N/A

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical demands and working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Standing: under 1/3 percent of the time


• Walking: under 1/3 percent of the time


• Sitting: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time


• Keyboarding: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time


• Reaching (with hands and/or arms):


• Talking: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time


• Hearing: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time


• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Vision

• No special vision requirements

Work Environment

• Office, school or similar indoor environment: over 2/3 percent of the time

Noise Level

• Moderate: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Weight & Force

Lifting and carrying requirements

• None:

Travel Requirements

• N/A

JOB INFORMATION

Approved Date: 9/1/2025

Established Date: 7/1/2007

Title Code: D33219

Title: FACILITATOR: INDIVIDUALIZED EDUCATIONAL PLAN (IEP)

Alternate Title: Facilitator: Individualized Educational Plan

Reports to Generic: Principal

Division: Academics

Business Unit: Specialized Instruction & Early Intervention

Department: Birth to Five Programming & Services Accountability

Negotiated Agreement: Teachers Association of Anne Arundel County (TAAAC)

Unit: I

Days Worked: 191

FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt

Grade: TG01;TG02;TG03;TG04;TG10;TG05;TG06;TG07

Essential Job:

Months Worked: 10

Hours Worked: 7.5

Job Family: Educational Support Services

Sub-Function: School Liaisons

Welcome to ATX Learning

Anne Arundel County Public Schools (AACPS) provides a challenging and rewarding educational experience for every child. We offer a comprehensive system-wide multicultural curriculum from kindergarten through 12th grade. At every level, the focus is on success for every student. Quality instruction, combined with teacher commitment, provides excellence in our instructional programs. Explore career opportunities with a progressive school system dedicated to providing the very best services to our students, our educators, and our community.

Located on the magnificent Chesapeake Bay, Anne Arundel County is conveniently located near the cities of Baltimore and Washington, D.C., and is home to the state capitol, Annapolis, which has a rich historical past. Notable landmarks include the United State Naval Academy, Fort George G. Meade, the National Security Agency, and Baltimore Washington International Airport. The county encompasses urban, suburban, and rural areas, with 432 miles of tidal shoreline. Fine dining, state parks, major cultural attractions, the best in entertainment and professional sports are within easy access to our central location.