IEP Coordinator (SPED Teacher Certification Required)

Catapult Learning; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SESI, specialized education services, seeks an IEP Coordinator to collaborate with the Director and resource team to coordinate and evaluate educational programs across campuses. You will mentor staff and support onboarding while guiding recruitment efforts to build a strong team.

In conjunction with the Director, you will recruit, interview, select, and oversee onboarding of new staff, ensuring high-quality educational services for students requiring additional support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• SPED teacher or principal certification required.
• Experience with similar population in a school setting preferred.
• Experience coaching staff.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient in data recording and analysis using Excel and Google Drive.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage, assess needs and student assignments for special education programs.
• Assist principal with recruiting, interviewing and onboarding campus staff.
• Develop transition planning and Indicator 13.
• Maintain IEP and student file databases.
• Prepare and attend IEP meetings and ensure ISBE-compliant documentation.
• Plan and deliver staff and parent education on special education programs.
• Maintain close working relationship with school district, parents and community.
• Provide and monitor crisis intervention at the school.
• Organize training for professional development and staff meetings.
• Participate in Education Committee meetings and relay information to the resource team.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Coaching staff

Data analysis using Excel/Google Drive

Education

Bachelors Degree

SPED Teacher Certification

Principal Certification

Tools

Excel

Google Drive

Job description

Overview

Shine on as an IEP Coordinator

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.

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

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Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree
• SPED Teacher Cert or Principal Cert
• 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 $70,000.00 - USD $80,000.00 /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.