Specialist, IEP

Loudoun County Public Schools • Ashburn, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The IEP Specialist is responsible for the direction of all activities involving IEPs for students who are identified as needing special education services.

Requirements

• Five (5) years of successful teaching experience
• Holds or is eligible for a Pupil Personnel Services License or Postgraduate Professional License with endorsements in one or more areas of Special Education; administrative endorsement and/or special education leadership certificate
• Excellent professional and personal characteristics and oral and written communication skills necessary for working effectively with school personnel, administrative staff, and community members
• Excellent skills in group facilitation processes, with emphasis on conflict analysis and resolution approaches to improve group communication

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with the Department of Technology staff to coordinate technical aspects of the IEP software and related issues; conducts data review and validation in conjunction with the Department of Technology Services
• Serves as the main liaison with the vendor support team for the IEP software; collaborates with the vendor in the configuration of the IEP software to meet program goals
• Collaborates with school-based administrators and special education administrators to develop and implement compliance and monitoring procedures for IEP management; reviews IEPs for completeness, accuracy, goals and objectives in accordance with Virginia Special Education regulations
• Provides professional development for IEPs and IEP software for special education staff, administrators, case managers, paraprofessionals, related service providers and general education staff
• Supports administrators and special education staff by providing timely, accurate responses to explain LCPS policies, best practices and guidelines
• Monitors case manager data input required for state reports, including the December 1 Child Count report and Virginia Department of Education Performance indicators

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed