IEP Writer - Special Education – 26/27 SY

Tempe School District No.3•Tempe, AZ

2d•Onsite

About The Position

You excel at making connections with people, motivating and inspiring them, building buy-in and engagement, and persuading people to take action to achieve results. You have a sense of urgency and strong attention to detail. You enjoy being a key part of a strong, positive and closely-knit team that you can lean on for support, collaboration and share in each other’s success. You also have a great sense of fun. You have the ability to learn quickly and thoroughly while continually recognizing and adapting to changing conditions. Established in 1874, we have grown to 23 schools, serving over 11,000 students with over 50+ languages spoken by our students. Our organization is centered around our values and beliefs that our students are confident self-advocates with interpersonal and critical thinking skills who productively and innovatively make a positive impact in their current and future communities. We are proud of the family-like culture that permeates our system. Our system boasts award winning faculty and principals, high achieving students, signature programs and unparalleled parental and community support. We take our mission and vision seriously and we are committed to inspiring excellence in every child and every adult so that our students are prepared to embrace the opportunities of tomorrow. At TD3, you have an opportunity to change the world and life trajectory of more than 11,000 students. The IEP Writer is responsible for developing, writing, and revising the Individualized Education Program (IEP) for students with disabilities. This role involves collaborating with teachers, parents, administrators, and other educational professionals to ensure that each IEP meets state and federal regulations, as well as the unique needs of each student.

Requirements

Arizona Special Education Teaching Certificate
Extensive knowledge of IDEA, state regulations, and best practices in special educations
Experience developing and writing IEPs
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals and families
Proficient in using educational software and tools for data management and IEP writing

Responsibilities

Create detailed and individualized IEPs based on assessments, teacher reports, parent input, and student performance data
Disseminates and collects classroom teacher information/forms needed for Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Ensure that IEPs include measurable goals, appropriate accommodations, modifications, and services
Update and revise Annual IEPs to reflect student progress
Provides teachers and parents with draft of Individualized Education Program (IEP), based on the District Individualized Education Program (IEP) compliance checklist
Communicates with team members to schedule Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and conferences
Elicits parent input for Individualized Education Program (IEP)
Work closely with special education teachers, general education teachers, school psychologist, speech therapists, and other related service providers
Conduct and facilitate IEP meetings with parents/guardians and education staff to discuss and finalize IEPs
Ensure all IEPs comply with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and state specific regulations
Maintain accurate and up-to-date records for all IEP related documentation
Monitor timelines to ensure that IEP meetings and updates are conducted within required timeframes
Complete Prior Written Notices after the meeting
Participates in all compliance and computerized IEP training as required by the District
Provide support to teachers and staff on implementation of IEP and understanding of special education laws and best practices
Assist in the development of school policies and procedures related to special education
Review and interpret educational evaluations and assessments to inform IEP development
Collaborate with assessment team to ensure appropriate testing and identification of student needs
Perform other duties as assigned