Looking for Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Coordinator in Easton, CT – Redding, CT

Job Description

Job title: Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) Coordinator

Company: Easton, Redding & Region 9 Public School Districts

Job description: The IEP Coordinator supports school-based special education teams in activities related to the development of high-quality Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), facilitation of PPTs, and preparation

of IEP documents for finalization, and ensuring that IEPs meet the statutory compliance requirements of IDEA, State regulations, and BOE policies governing the provision of special education services.

The position assists special education and related services staff in the development of IEPs with measurable goals and objectives, effective accommodations and modifications, and appropriate service

recommendations, in order to increase student achievement and promote consistency of program implementation within the least restrictive environment (LRE) for each student.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

AREA 1: Facilitate Planning and Placement Meetings for ER9 Schools

• Serve as PPT Chair for meetings as assigned
• Regularly monitor PowerSchool and CT-SEDS reports to support scheduling PPT meetings in compliance with all required procedures and timelines
• Review student records (including pending transfer students) for documentation of parental consent for special education services, eligibility checklists, and other documentation required by local, state, and federal requirements. Prepare records to transfer to the next location.
• Support SEDAC, Evaluation Timeline, and other state & federal reporting requirements
• Provide ongoing support to each district’s Special Services Department in printing and mailing of documents (e.g. PPT notices, draft and finalized IEPs, evaluation reports, teacher reports, progress reports), and coordinating with the departments on entering and exiting students in PowerSchool and CT-SEDS

AREA 2: Enter data into CT-SEDs to assist in IEP finalization

• Serve as a school-based resource to support teams preparing IEPs and related documentation in CT-SEDS
• Ensure that each IEP (and related documentation) satisfies legal requirements and district procedures
• Work directly with special education administrators to confirm documents are ready for finalization
• Develop professional learning activities related to the CT-SEDS software and district procedures
• Support implementation of uniform practices in the use of CT-SEDS (e.g. recording information in appropriate modules/tiles/sections, responsibility for entering information into the various modules/tiles/sections)

AREA 3: Assist teams in the development of high-quality IEPs

• Serve as a resource to teachers for the development of high-quality IEPs and information regarding special education policies and procedures
• Support development of professional learning opportunities for special education staff; deliver training as assigned

• Support implementation of uniform practices for IEP development across the district
• Related duties as assigned

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Special Education or Related Services Areas
• Certification in one or more of the following areas:

• Comprehensive Special Education, K–12 (165), PK-12 (065)
• Speech and Language Pathologist (061)
• School Psychologist (070)
• School Social Worker (071)
• 3-5 years’ teaching experience
• Exemplary ability to write IEPs
• Extensive knowledge of special education law
• Strong communication skills
• Superior organizational skills
• Organized and ability to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of School Based Healthcare (Medicaid) responsibilities.
• CT-SEDS

WORK YEAR/BENEFITS/SALARY

• 186 contractual days per school year with possibility of some extra summer days
• Time will be split between the ER9 five schools
• Meetings will be held in person or virtually as needed
• Salary will be based on on collective bargaining agreements of the three ER9 teacher unions (.40 FTE Easton; .40 FTE Redding and .20 FTE Region 9)
• Competitive benefits offered

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications will only be accepted online at the District Web site: www.er9.org.

A direct link to the application page is: http://www.applitrack.com/er9/onlineapp/

Applications must include:

• Formal letter of application addressed to Katherine Matz, Director of Special Education
• Resume
• Copy of BCBA certification
• Three recent letters of recommendation
• College transcripts (*official transcripts will be required at time of hire)

Application Deadline: Until filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Easton, Redding and Region 9 Public School Districts are committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation.

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Location: Easton, CT – Redding, CT

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