Long-Term Substitute Special Education IEP Facilitator

Lake Forest School Districts 67 & 115•Lake Forest, IL

74d•Onsite

About The Position

Lake Forest High School District 115 is seeking a Long-Term Substitute Special Education IEP Facilitator for the approximate dates of September 21, 2026 - October 16, 2026. The Special Education IEP Facilitator writes, manages, and implements Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for all students on their caseload to ensure students receive a free and appropriate education and related services. This role ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations specific to special education processes, policies, and procedures. Additionally, the facilitator develops and implements differentiated lesson plans aligned to students' needs, learning styles, and IEP goals for assigned learning strategies resource periods. The number of students assigned will fluctuate yearly depending on the number of learning strategies resource periods assigned.

Requirements

Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License - LBS1 Special Educator endorsement or related field preferred
Possesses strong knowledge of curriculum design, strategies, and assessment regarding Illinois State standards and behavioral principles
Previous teaching experience and writing IEPs preferred
Ability to initiate Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques, including physical restraints and time out with students
Demonstrates knowledge of assessment methods and techniques for the academic, functional, social emotional, and vocational needs of special education students
Knowledge of IEP federal and state guidelines and best practices
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with students, parents, faculty, staff and administration in the development of individualized student programming in accordance with their needs
Experience in analyzing data to plan for intervention and instructional methods
Demonstrates ability to function as a positive collaborative member of a team to facilitate problem solving
Demonstrates interest and engagement in ongoing professional learning and reflection
Demonstrates the ability to communicate in a professional manner both orally and in writing
Demonstrates strength in planning, organization, communicating and meeting deadlines
Demonstrates a commitment to excellence, high expectations and to the academic and personal well-being of all students
Proficient use of Microsoft Office suite, Google Apps for Education and school-based processing and management systems
Maintains confidentiality
Adhere to Board of Education policies and procedures

Responsibilities

Share the District's core beliefs around inclusive practices and promote inclusive practices for students with disabilities when appropriate
Serve as the case manager for assigned students
Develop and implement differentiated lesson plans aligned to students' needs, learning styles, and IEP goals for assigned learning strategies resource periods.
Build student schedules to ensure IEP goals, transition plans and student needs are represented
Complete draft IEP paperwork and share with administration and parents according to District, state and federal requirements
Collaborate with students, parents, and faculty to prepare all components of legally defensible Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) except related services goals and present levels
Interpret and utilize data from Star, SAT suite of assessments as well as other academic, functional and social emotional assessments to develop measurable and attainable IEP goals
Facilitate and/or attend IEP meetings, IEP amendment meetings, domain meetings, 8th grade articulation meetings, attendance meetings, Manifestation Determination Review meetings, and evaluation meetings and serve as the LEA when appropriate
Develop a data collection system, monitor progress and share data with IEP Facilitators and other Related Services Staff (i.e., assessments, interventions, data charts, rubric data, etc.) for updating IEP goals
Engage students in developing Student Led IEPs by meeting with students prior to IEP meetings in order to gain student perspective, identify their role in the meeting, and answer any question the student may have regarding their IEP
Meet with students to complete transition assessments, develop IEPs, and to review and monitor progress including grades, IEP goals, and attendance
Conduct quarterly IEP goal benchmarks for students assigned in collaboration with other special education faculty and related services
Distribute key information with faculty regarding students needs including but not limited to the IEP at a Glance, Behavioral Intervention Plan, and any changes made throughout the course of the school year
Meet with students, as necessary, in order to monitor progress, problem solve, and to provide assistance
Support students who are in crisis with collaboration with the related service staff members, faculty and administration in problem solving meetings
Communicate with parents regarding matters related to the student's IEP
Assist with completing the necessary paperwork to maintain accurate reporting (i.e., FACT forms, DRS, change forms, etc)
Attend problem solving, reentry, and referral meetings for students on caseload
Complete the Summary of Performance for students on caseload who have met graduation requirements and who are accepting their high school diploma
Collaborate and share key information with outside providers
Collaborate with other specialists in the building (i.e., IEP/Transition Coordinator, Vocational Coordinator, Behavioral Specialist, etc.) to develop plans to support students including care plans and behavior interventions plans
Prepare documents, obtain consent, and submit accommodations requests/changes for ACT, SAT and or other national assessments
Demonstrate a commitment to professional growth through reflection and collaboration
Participate in regularly scheduled professional development as assigned
Assist with administering state and local assessments
Performs other job related duties as assigned by direct supervisor