Special Education IEP Procedural Coach

Crystal Lake Elementary District 47; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading educational institution as a Special Education IEP Procedural Coach, ensuring compliance with state and federal guidelines. In this role, you will oversee IEP processes and support special education staff to enhance educational outcomes for students with special needs.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License required.
• Proficiency in compliance with federal and state special education rules.
• Experience in developing strong working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Assist in IEP writing and compliance.
• Conduct IEP audits and manage special education database.
• Facilitate special education meetings.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Compliance Monitoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Psychology or related field

Tools

Spreadsheet Software

Job description

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Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Special Education IEP Procedural Coach. This position ensures compliance with state and federal guidelines pertaining to special education by assisting with the coordination and monitoring of evaluation timelines, case conference committee meetings, implementation of IEPs, and supplementary/related services. This is not a supervisory position and does not include evaluation of colleagues.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Conducts new teacher onboarding for IEP writing
• Supports special education teachers and administrators in meeting the timelines for Individual Education Plan (IEP) development, annual Case Reviews, Evaluations, Re-Evaluations, 30-day Conferences, Manifestations, Case Conferences, and Progress on Goals
• Conducts regular IEP audits to ensure compliance with federal and state law, as well as District special education policies and procedures
• Manages the status of the Special Education Database
• Facilitates assigned building’s special education meetings and support service meetings
• Monitors Federal Special Education Indicators
• Creates and Sends Weekly Compliance Updates to special education teachers and related service staff to flag compliance hot spots
• Monitor and report out to special education teachers the school suspension, expulsion, seclusion and restraint, and academic data for students with special needs
• Maintains and completes reports as requested by the District Department of Special Education
• Supports special education teachers with special transportation requests, changes in placement, and communication with District Staff
• Collaborates with the Special Education Administrators to determine compliance- related professional development and training needs
• Perform duties assigned by the Special Education Administrators
  
  

Skills And Experience Required

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License
• Must possess a bachelor’s degree or higher in education, counseling, social work, psychology or a related field
  
  

Physical/Mental Requirements And Abilities

The successful candidate will be discrete, high-energy, agile-minded, strategic, proactive, a direct communicator, highly-organized and committed to the vision and values of the D47 Special Education Department. In addition, the following standards will generally define the successful incumbent:

• Proficiency in computer software including spreadsheets and has exceptional project management and data analysis skills
• Strong understanding of federal and state special education rules, regulations, and practices
• Broad knowledge of the theories, principles, practices and methodology of special education
• Ability to be creative in developing alternatives to meet special education needs at each school
• A track record of developing and maintaining strong working relationships with and among a diverse group of individuals
• Excellent communication skills and strong analytical and writing capabilities
• Proactive nature; able to anticipate conflicts before they arise
• Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively
• Ability to execute meetings, calls and emails with professionalism, courtesy and accuracy
• Able to successfully navigate within varying degrees of ambiguity in a fast-paced environment
  
  

OTHER:

The Special Education IEP Procedural Coach works directly with special education teachers, special education related staff and administrators to ensure 100% compliance with federal and state special education law, support with compliance training and direct coaching to teachers and staff members in need.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Education Management

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