IEP Facilitator - 1.0 FTE at Susan B Anthony Elementary

Sioux Falls School District; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 26,844 - 38,233; Full time

Job summary

Sioux Falls School District is looking for an educational support staff member to help with IEP management. Responsibilities include maintaining databases, collaborating with teachers, and communicating with parents. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills and be proficient with computers. Education level of two years post high school is required along with some experience working with students who have disabilities. The position offers a starting pay of $23.62 per hour and a full-time schedule from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in programming for students with disabilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of students and their families.
• Experience in educational settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enter and maintain IEP databases.
• Provide draft IEPs to teachers.
• Elicit parent input for IEPs.
• Contact parents for IEP meetings.
• Manage compliance paperwork for regulations.

Skills

Interpersonal interaction skills

Excellent oral communication

Excellent written communication

Computer proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Two years successful post high school education

Job description

We want YOU here!

We know the most important adults in a child's life - parents, guardians, grandparents, etc. - are their first teachers. As your child's first teacher, we want to partner with you in educating and preparing your student for success in an ever-changing world.

Requirements

Education Level: Two years successful post high school education. District experience may be considered in lieu of education requirement.

Experience Desired: At least one year of work experience in a position requiring interpersonal interaction skills, knowledge of programming for students with disabilities.

Physical Requirements: Constant hearing, hand-eye coordination/mind-eye coordination; intermittent keyboarding and telephoning. Frequent repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers.

Other Requirements: Excellent oral and written communication skills. Computer proficiency in spreadsheets, databases, and word processing. Demonstrated ability to work well with others. Demonstrated organizational skills.

Essential Functions & Duties

1. Enter and maintain banks of student objectives and information for computerized IEP databases.
2. Provide teachers with draft IEPs, based on teacher checklist.
3. Elicit parent input for IEPs or evaluations.
4. Contact parents to schedule IEP meetings and conferences.
5. Complete and mail parent notices, with teacher input and principal signature.
6. Disseminate and collect classroom teacher forms needed for Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to classroom teachers.
7. Route and disseminate quarterly and annual progress checks to be completed by teachers.
8. Maintain building database of student IEP and evaluation dates.
9. Check and update student list for December 1 count.
10. Monitor IEP and evaluation due dates, numbers of student suspensions, dates to implement transition plans and transfers of rights, and completion of all required paperwork.
11. Route and maintain all paperwork required for compliance with regulations.
12. Participate in all compliance and computerized IEP training as requested by the District.
13. Serve as a building resource in using and updating IEP software.
14. Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
15. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisors.

Pay Information

Level KX, starting at $23.62 per hour.

Hours & FTE

Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm with a 30-minute unpaid break. 1.0 FTE, 40 hours per week, 9 months.

Benefits

Benefits (only for positions 20 hours per week or more).

Application Requirements

Post-Offer Criminal Background Check Required. Current district employees interested in applying must complete an application.