Special Education IEP Specialist & Instructional Coach

FullBloom; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

FullBloom is seeking an IEP Specialist in Chicago to coordinate, implement, and monitor special education programs in collaboration with the Director and resource team. You will recruit and onboard campus staff, oversee IEPs, and ensure ISBE compliance while mentoring classroom staff.

You will also develop transition plans, maintain records, and lead staff and parent training. This role emphasizes collaboration with school districts, families, and the Education Committee to drive positive

Qualifications

• Current SPED Teaching license (LBS1) is required.
• Experience working with similar student population in a school setting preferred.
• Experience coaching staff.
• Excellent written and spoken communication; ability to record and analyze data using Excel/Google Drive.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with classroom staff to coordinate, manage, assess needs and determine student assignment in regards to special education programs
• Assist Principal with recruiting, interviewing and on-boarding new campus staff members
• Develop and implement transition planning and services/Indicator 13
• Maintain IEP database and student file scan database
• Prepare and attend students' IEP meetings, assure documentation is accurately completed prior to the meeting and provide on-going monitoring to ensure ISBE compliance of students' IEPs
• Plan and implement staff and parent education relating to special education programs
• Maintains close working relationship with school district, parents and community
• Provide and monitor crisis intervention at the school
• Organize, plan and deliver training for professional development and staff meetings
• Actively participate in Education Committee meetings and relay information to the resource team

Skills

LBS1 License

Coaching experience

Strong communication

Excel data analysis

Job description

FullBloom is seeking an IEP Specialist in Chicago to coordinate, implement, and monitor special education programs in collaboration with the Director and resource team. You will recruit and onboard campus staff, oversee IEPs, and ensure ISBE compliance while mentoring classroom staff.

You will also develop transition plans, maintain records, and lead staff and parent training. This role emphasizes collaboration with school districts, families, and the Education Committee to drive positive