IEP Coordinator (Teacher) - Blind School

Ohio; Moraine (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an IEP Coordinator for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves tracking and facilitating Individual Education Plans (IEPs), coordinating the intake process for students, and maintaining compliance with educational mandates. The ideal candidate will have a valid Ohio teaching license and an Intervention Specialist certification, which can be obtained within two years of employment. This position offers an opportunity to impact students' educational experiences positively while collaborating with educators and administrators to ensure effective support for students with visual impairments. If you are passionate about education and dedicated to making a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must maintain valid Ohio teaching licensure for grade level or subject area.
• Intervention Specialist certification may be attained within two years.

Responsibilities

• Tracks and facilitates Individual Education Plans (IEP) for students.
• Coordinates the intake process and ensures eligibility for placement.
• Maintains professional knowledge and provides training for teachers.

Skills

Education

Educational Support

Adaptability

Developing Others

Emotional Intelligence

Leading Others

Presenting

Education

Valid Ohio teaching licensure

Intervention Specialist (K-12) - Visual Impairments

Job description

Now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 School Year.

The Ohio State School for the Blind is currently seeking an IEP Coordinator. This position:

Tracks, schedules and facilitates Individual Education Plan (IEP) for the school year:

• Works with school psychologist to track and schedule Evaluation Team Review (ETR) meetings for the school year;
• Maintains a list of IEP due dates, contact information for parents and LEA special education directors to assist with timely and accurate IEP scheduling;
• Informs required participants of scheduled IEP meeting details with advanced notice and documents attempts to schedule at convenient times;
• Contacts district and parents to schedule needed meetings;
• Maintains a calendar of meetings that are accessible to staff;
• Keeps appropriate documentation of contacts;
• Proofreads each IEP to ensure compliance;
• Provides teachers with feedback for any needed changes;
• Ensures IEPs are completed in a timely manner in order for a draft to be sent to parents and district ahead of the meetings;
• Advises administrators, counselors, teachers or other pertinent personnel regarding the need to draft special attachments;
• Advises administrator of any issues with draft IEP or IEP meeting processes;
• Responds to various district needs;
• Prints and files IEP packet once completed;
• Sends completed packets to parents and districts;
• Supports staff in completing IEP progress reports.

Coordinates the intake process:

• Explains the intake process to districts and parents;
• Sends intake packet to district;
• Collects all information into a file;
• Reviews the file with Director of Teaching and Learning and then sends it to appropriate staff;
• Works with staff and Director of Teaching and Learning to determine eligibility for placement;
• Ensures start date and access to all necessary information for start date for student;
• Coordinates the acceptance letters and cooperative agreement.

Maintains professional and technical knowledge and performs other duties as assigned:

• Attends training in order to stay current on IEP and ETR mandates;
• Provides professional development for teachers on needed components for compliant IEPs;
• Facilitates IEP meetings and responds to various district needs;
• Establishes professional networks and participates in professional organizations;
• Stays current of best practices, new requirements, content areas and research in the VI field through professional development;
• Participates in faculty meetings, supervisory meetings, school committees and professional development activities.

Must maintain valid Ohio teaching licensure for grade level, subject area or special class assignment
AND
Intervention Specialist (K-12) - Visual Impairments.*

*Intervention Specialist (K-12) - Visual Impairments certification/licensure may be attained within two years of employment.

Job Skills: Education, Educational Support, Adaptability, Developing Others, Emotional Intelligence, Leading Others, Presenting