IEP Coordinator

Specialized Education Services•Lanham, MD

About The Position

Have a profound impact, grow, learn, and thrive as part of our team. Realize the joy of possibility by providing academic, social, and emotional services for students who need additional support to shine in school. Utilize SESI’s proven instructional models, strategies, and curriculum. Conduct frequent and appropriate assessments, use data to develop and implement instructional plans, and collaborate with school teams and families to drive outcomes.

Requirements

Current MD Teaching license
Experience working with staff in a coaching capacity
Strong professional communication skills both oral and written
Ability to record and analyze data utilizing excel and google drive

Nice To Haves

Experience working with similar population in a school setting preferred

Responsibilities

Work closely with the Director and resource team to coordinate and evaluate the educational program.
Act as a mentor and resource to the classroom staff and work closely with all departments on implementing the educational programs.
Be a key player in recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and overseeing the onboarding of new staff.
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.
Maintain 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.