IEP Specialist: Elevate Special Education Outcomes

Madison; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Madison Consolidated Schools in Indiana is seeking an IEP Specialist to support compliant delivery of special education services by monitoring IEPs/504 plans and helping teachers develop accurate and effective education plans.

The role involves collaborating with the Director of Special Education and Student Services, facilitating IEP meetings, coordinating with the special education team, training staff, and maintaining confidentiality of student records; a Master’s in special education and 3–5

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in special education or related field.
• Three to five years experience in provision of special education services.
• Knowledge of local and Federal laws and regulations related to IEPs/504 plans.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with local and Federal laws relating to students with IEPs/504 plans and those referred to special education.
• Effectively communicate the special education process to parents and guardians including referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs/504 plans and re-evaluations.
• Facilitate IEP meetings using a strengths-based and family-centered approach.
• Coordinate with the student’s special education team to ensure all documents are completed on time per policies.
• Connect with the special education team to ensure all members (including parents) are prepared for meeting content.
• Coordinate with the team to complete quarterly IEP progress reports and provide reports to parents/guardians.
• Provide training and technical assistance to teachers and related service providers on cases management, goals, progress reports, reviews, and parent communication.
• Ensure IEPs are developmentally appropriate, standards-based, strength-based, and relevant to individual students.
• Maintain school and LEA tracking and data systems for IEPs, services, hours, evaluations, referrals, timelines, and discipline incidents.
• Support planning of special education initiatives and implementation of new initiatives.
• Integrate new developments and best practices into ongoing programs.
• Maintain knowledge of developments in special education policy.
• Advocate for special education with school leadership.
• Establish and maintain communication with parents of students in the program.
• Engage parents and families in learning and act as an ambassador for the school in the community.
• Connect with outside providers to support student needs in classroom.
• Maintain confidentiality of student records and information.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

IEP process knowledge

Communication with parents

Staff training

Education

Master’s degree in special education or related field

Job description

Madison Consolidated Schools in Indiana is seeking an IEP Specialist to support compliant delivery of special education services by monitoring IEPs/504 plans and helping teachers develop accurate and effective education plans.

The role involves collaborating with the Director of Special Education and Student Services, facilitating IEP meetings, coordinating with the special education team, training staff, and maintaining confidentiality of student records; a Master’s in special education and 3–5