Student Support IEP Specialist

Optimal Care Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Commuter benefits

Profit-sharing plan

HSA/FSA plan

Retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Optimal Care Services in New York City seeks an experienced Student Support IEP Specialist to mentor SEIT providers and interns, assist with IEP development and compliance, and support multidisciplinary collaboration. Role includes travel across NYC for observations and staff support.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Special Education with Birth-Grade 2 certification, LBA/BCBA, and 7–10 years of IEP experience, with strong communication and case management skills.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Special Education with Birth - Grade 2 teaching certification required.
• LBA license or BCBA certification required.
• SBL or SDL license preferred.
• 7–10 years of special education and/or IEP experience.
• Experience mentoring, supervising, or coaching special education staff.
• Strong communication, organization, report writing, and case management skills.
• Willingness to travel across NYC for observations and staff support.
• Ability to conduct IEP meetings virtually.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support SEIT providers and interns.
• Assist with IEP development, implementation, reviews, and compliance.
• Support virtual IEP meetings, parent communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Review reports and documentation for quality and accuracy.
• Provide student case management and support with complex cases.
• Provide behavioral guidance and evidence-based recommendations.
• Coach staff on documentation, report writing, and best practices.
• Collaborate with families, schools, supervisors, and related service providers.
• Support staff development and program quality initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Report writing

Case management

Mentoring/coaching

Education

Master's degree in Special Education

LBA or BCBA certification

SBL/SDL license

Job description

The Student Support Individualized Education Program (IEP) Specialist provides support, mentorship, and guidance to Year 1 and Year 2 SEIT providers and all SEIT interns. This role focuses on IEP development, student case management, staff support, documentation, and ensuring delivery of high-quality special education services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Mentor and support SEIT providers and interns.
• Assist with IEP development, implementation, reviews, and compliance.
• Support virtual IEP meetings, parent communication, and multidisciplinary collaboration.
• Review reports and documentation for quality and accuracy.
• Provide student case management and support with complex cases.
• Provide behavioral guidance and evidence-based recommendations.
• Coach staff on documentation, report writing, and best practices.
• Collaborate with families, schools, supervisors, and related service providers.
• Support staff development and program quality initiatives.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master's degree in Special Education with Birth - Grade 2 teaching certification required.
• LBA license or BCBA certification required.
• SBL or SDL license preferred.
• At least 7-10 years of special education and/or IEP experience.
• Experience mentoring, supervising, or coaching special education staff.
• Strong communication, organization, report writing, and case management skills.
• Comfortable working in the field and traveling throughout all five boroughs of NYC for observations and staff/student support.
• Ability to conduct IEP meetings virtually.
• Comfortable traveling between school, home, and community-based settings.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation preferred.

Work Model

In-person, Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. Eligible for one remote day per week after completing one month of employment.

• Health coverage
• Paid time off
• Commuter benefits
• Profit-sharing plan
• HSA/FSA plan
• Retirement plan participation
• Mileage reimbursement for field travel in accordance with OCS policy
• Ongoing professional development and supervision support

Optimal Care Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applicants regardless of economic, linguistic, and cultural differences or physical, learning, and emotional challenges.