IEP Specialist- Student Services

West Chicago Elementary School District 33; West Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 48,513 - 83,364; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

403b options

Job summary

A local school district is seeking an IEP Specialist to join their Student Services Team. This role involves supporting special education members through coaching and overseeing all special education processes, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. Ideal candidates will have a Master's in Special Education and experience facilitating IEP meetings. The district offers competitive salaries starting at $48,513.09, health benefits, and a diverse educational environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Special Education from an accredited college; LBS1, school psychologist, social worker, or SLP licensure.
• Evidence of collaboration with special education colleagues, administration, and parents.
• Previous experience facilitating IEP meetings.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Student Services Team through coaching, consulting, and overseeing special education processes.
• Monitor completion of referral, eligibility, and paperwork.
• Participate in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.

Skills

Collaboration with special education colleagues

Facilitating IEP meetings

Education

Master’s Degree in Special Education

Job description

Job Details

• Location: West Chicago Elementary School District 33
• Date Available: 2026-2027
• Closing Date: Open until Filled
• Position Type: Student Services
• Date Posted: 2/27/2026

Consider joining our West Chicago D33 team as an IEP Specialist! The goal of an IEP Specialist is to assist in effectively supporting members of the Student Services Team, as assigned, through coaching, consulting, and overseeing all aspects of the special education process. The IEP Specialist monitors the completion of referral, eligibility, and paperwork and participates in Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings to ensure compliance with all state and federal guidelines.

2 positions available

What We Offer Our Staff:

• Financial Stability: Starting at $48,513.09 (BA-0, Step 1) - $83,364.40 (MA-48, Step 10)
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Medical Insurance
• Sick days and personal days
• 403b options

Qualifications:

1. Master’s Degree in Special Education from an accredited college; LBS1, school psychologist, social worker, or SLP licensure
2. Evidence of collaboration with special education colleagues, administration, and parents
3. Previous experience facilitating IEP meetings
4. *Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable

About D33

West Chicago Elementary School District 33 is a Pre-K through 8th grade system. For the 24-25 school year, there will be a Birth to 3 program, Preschool, five elementary schools, and one 6/7/8 middle school. West Chicago Elementary School District 33’s population reflects the diverse demographics of West Chicago and portions of Winfield and Wheaton, from which it draws its student enrollment. The overall student population is 3,338. Of that number, approximately 80.3% of the students come from Hispanic origins, 12.6% White, 2.2% Asian/Pacific Islander and 3.1% Black.

Mission and Vision

The Mission of West Chicago Elementary School District 33 is to equip students to become life‑long learners who embrace diversity, welcome innovation, and aspire to be catalysts for positive change and growth.

Our vision is to be recognized as a school district that fosters:

• An innovative, rigorous & future-oriented education
• A culture of equity, diversity & personalized learning
• Student agency to develop voice, choice, ownership & self-sufficiency
• Active community partnerships

Attachments

• IEP Specialist Job Description - updated.pdf