***IEP Facilitator

Socorro Schools; Socorro (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Socorro Schools seeks a Special Education Coordinator to lead and facilitate the IEP process in assigned school settings. You will schedule and conduct IEP and Manifestation Determination meetings, ensure paperwork is completed on time, and coordinate staff participation.

The role collaborates with the Director of Special Education and building leadership to develop staff training, modify programs, and support student success through documentation and interventions. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Special Education Endorsement.
• Experience coordinating IEP meetings is preferred.
• Ability to train staff and lead professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and facilitate the IEP and Manifestation Determination meetings.
• Ensure paperwork is completed on time and compliance is met.
• Coordinate staff participation and contribute to process improvements.
• Collaborate with the Director of Special Education and building leadership.
• Provide training and support interventions to staff.

Education

Special Education Endorsement

Job description

Actions

Job Description

Minimum Qualifications:

• Special Education Endorsement

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead and facilitate the IEP process in assigned school settings. This includes scheduling and conducting IEP and Manifestation Determination meetings and assuring that all paperwork is completed in compliance and on time, assuring that all staff required are in attendance and contribute to the process as expected (including completing the necessary paperwork in advance), and that parents and students have the opportunity and information to contribute fully to the process.
• Keep the Director of Special Education informed about issues and patterns that may require modification to policies, procedures, programs, curriculum or budget to meet needs identified in the IEP process.
• Support and assist SAT teams and special education staff in providing appropriate interventions and modifications for student success including suggesting strategies, resource identification, support in documentation, and opportunities for growth/training.
• Collaborate with Director, building leadership, special education staff, and fellow Coordinators to determine needed in-service training to support teaching staff in effectively meeting the needs of all students. Provide training as appropriate.
• Provide leadership, coordination and direct service in developing coordinated, effective staff development to meet the needs identified.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Special Education.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

Employee's work:

Standing

40%

Inside

90%

Walking

40%

10%

20%

Total

100%

100%

Requirements While Performing Job:

Physical Activity

Daily: Yes/No

Description

Twist: Waist

Yes

Wrist

Yes

Neck/Shoulder

Yes

Yes

Squat, kneel or crawl

Yes

Repetitive motions of hands or wrists

Yes

Run

Yes

Climb ladders, stairs, or equipment

Yes

No

Walk on uneven terrain

Yes

Yes

Yes

Reaching above shoulders

Yes

Reaching at shoulder height

Yes

Reaching below shoulders

Yes

Other

Requirements for pushing, lifting, pulling, or carrying obstacles of weight

No. of lbs. from the floor

Push

Pull

Lift

Carry

Frequency: Explain if daily/weekly/monthly/once in a while

0-25

X

X

Once in a while

26-50

Once in a while

51-150

Above 150

No. of lbs from chest high

0-25

X

X

Once in a while

26-50

X

X

Once in a while

51-150

Above 150

No. of lbs. over head

0-25

26-50

51-150

Above 150

Must be capable of working under unusual conditions such as:

Chemicals, skin irritants such as soaps, cleaning agents and others

Yes

Cold/heat of outside work

Yes

Confined spaces such as crawl spaces and other small areas

Contact with the public

Yes

Dampness

Electrical

Explosives, flammables, gas, paint thinners

High work spaces

Yes

Radiation

Sun

Yes

Vibration

Hearing essentially normal

X

Some high tone loss

Significant high tone loss

Low tone loss

Other requirements: Corrected hearing

X

Vision Demand and Capabilities /Hearing Demands and Capabilities

Normal night vision

Uncorrected Vision

Corrected Vision

X

This position will be paid according to the Ancillary Salary Schedule:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yJkQrVQV_z4ltRUChQy4IQ8jTKXfX6n_/view

PRIMARY JOB LOCATION:
Assigned School Complex

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT (LENGTH OF CONTRACT):
School year as scheduled on the school calendar.

EVALUATION PERFORMED BY:
Special Education Directoror Designee

Socorro Consolidated Schools provides all training required by OSHA to ensure employee safety.

***Chosen applicant may need to reapply for permanent position at the end of the2026-2027academic year