Middle School IEP Coordinator $5,000 Sign-On Bonus

Specialized Education Services•Philadelphia, PA

About The Position

The Middle School IEP Coordinator coordinates and evaluates the educational program in collaboration with the Director and resource team. The role mentors and supports classroom staff, works across departments to implement educational programs, and helps recruit, interview, select, and onboard new staff in conjunction with the school Director. The position provides academic, social, and emotional support for students who need additional assistance and uses assessments and data to develop and implement instructional plans in collaboration with school teams and families.

Requirements

Current special education teaching license.
Experience working with staff in a coaching capacity.
Strong oral and written professional communication skills.
Ability to record and analyze data using Excel and Google Drive.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with a similar population in a school setting.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with classroom staff to manage and assess needs and determine student assignments related to special education programs.
Assist the Principal with recruiting, interviewing, and onboarding new campus staff members.
Develop and implement transition planning and services, including Indicator 13.
Maintain the IEP database and student file scan database.
Prepare for and attend student IEP meetings; ensure documentation is complete before meetings and monitor IEPs for ISBE compliance.
Plan and implement staff and parent education related to special education programs.
Maintain close working relationships with the school district, parents, and community.
Provide and monitor crisis intervention at the school.
Organize, plan, and deliver professional development training and staff meetings.
Participate in Education Committee meetings and relay information to the resource team.
Mentor and support classroom staff and collaborate with departments on implementing educational programs.
Help recruit, interview, select, and oversee onboarding of new staff in conjunction with the school Director.