Special Education IEP Coordinator & Coach

Specialized Education Services, Inc.; Darien (IL); Hybrid; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Specialized Education Services, Inc. seeks an IEP Specialist to coordinate and evaluate our educational program in a school setting. You will mentor classroom staff, collaborate with the Director and resource team, and oversee onboarding of new campus staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating special education services, maintaining IEP databases, preparing IEP meetings, and ensuring ISBE compliance. Strong communication and data skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Current SPED teaching license.
• Experience with similar student populations in a school setting preferred.
• Experience coaching staff and teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to record and analyze data using Excel and Google Drive.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, manage, assess needs and assign students to special education programs.
• Assist Principal with recruiting, interviewing and onboarding new campus staff.
• Develop and implement transition planning and Indicator 13 services.
• Maintain IEP and student file scan databases.
• Prepare and attend students’ IEP meetings and ensure ISBE compliance.
• Plan staff and parent education relating to special education programs.
• Maintain relationships with school district, parents and community.
• Provide and monitor crisis intervention at the school.
• Organize and deliver professional development and staff meetings.
• Participate in Education Committee meetings and relay information to the resource team.

Skills

SPED teaching license

Staff coaching

Strong communication

Data recording/analysis

Experience with similar population

Tools

Excel

Google Drive

Job description

Specialized Education Services, Inc. seeks an IEP Specialist to coordinate and evaluate our educational program in a school setting. You will mentor classroom staff, collaborate with the Director and resource team, and oversee onboarding of new campus staff.

Responsibilities include coordinating special education services, maintaining IEP databases, preparing IEP meetings, and ensuring ISBE compliance. Strong communication and data skills are essential.