Special Education IEP & Student Services Facilitator

State of Louisiana; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Louisiana seeks a qualified Special Education Teacher with a Louisiana certificate and 5+ years of experience to develop IEPs and provide consultative support across districts. The role requires travel statewide and collaboration with schools, families, and agencies.

The candidate will participate in eligibility decisions, model best practices in IEPs, and help align data for reporting and compliance with ADA and state standards.

Qualifications

• Valid Louisiana teacher’s certificate with certification in special education.
• Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
• A minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience in Special Education or related field.
• Ability to drive a car and/or ride in a vehicle for extended periods.
• Statewide travel is required.

Responsibilities

• Provides consultation and direct services such as developing Individual Education Plans (IEP); in‑service training and consultation concerning intervention strategies, referrals and follow‑up; collecting and compiling data as needed for reports.
• Serves as a facilitator at IEP conferences and as a liaison between programs, other agencies and evaluation teams to arrange for placement of children.
• Advocates for students with appropriate personnel and/or agencies.
• Provides training to staff on IEP development and other special education topics; works with the Department of Education to stay abreast of changes in special education and the IEP protocol.
• Participates in special education eligibility determination and IEP staffing, when appropriate.
• Works with the school, district and community stakeholders reviewing data from multiple sources to establish standards, monitor progress, and foster student growth.
• Implements, develops, and monitors research findings and strategies for using data to develop and maintain district/school vision.

Skills

Driving

Statewide travel

Education

Master's degree in Education

Louisiana teaching certificate with certification in special education

Job description

State of Louisiana seeks a qualified Special Education Teacher with a Louisiana certificate and 5+ years of experience to develop IEPs and provide consultative support across districts. The role requires travel statewide and collaboration with schools, families, and agencies.

The candidate will participate in eligibility decisions, model best practices in IEPs, and help align data for reporting and compliance with ADA and state standards.