IEP Coordinator

Position Description: The IEP Coordinator is responsible for the training of special education teachers and/or paraprofessionals and monitoring of the IEP process.

Reports To: Director of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

Scope of Responsibility:

• Reviews educational records and all pertinent information to ensure appropriate IEP content.

• Facilitates IEP conferences for identified students with disabilities entering alternative schools in Jefferson Parish Schools.

• Prepares, disseminates, and provides Professional Development on FAPE/LRE, SER, and IEP guidelines to special education       staff and school personnel.

• Assists in the collection of SER (Special Education Records) information for Jefferson Parish Schools students.

• Assists in the monitoring of IEPs.

• Consults with and supports special education teachers with the development of IEPs.

• Plans, organizes, and oversees ESY under the direction of the Director of IDEA. (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act)

• Provides support to all special education service providers, teachers, and administration regarding federal and state laws         and regulations.

• Assists in the collection of compliance data for the IDEA and MFP counts.

• Monitors compliance reports on a monthly basis. Compliance Components

• Collaborates with those providing and overseeing special education to assist with compliance to Federal and State laws.

• Reviews and recommends plans to improve compliance within assigned Network. • Conducts class walk-throughs to ensure     IEP Compliance.

• Attends IEP meetings at schools upon request of the school Executive Director of Special Education Compliance and Pupil     

   Appraisal and Compliance and/or Director of IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act).

• Participates in IEP meetings, which may take place before or after school hours.

• Implements and coordinates the CPI training program for district staff.

• Implements and monitors Act 479 processes to ensure compliance with state requirements related to behavioral

   interventions. 1

• Implements and monitors district procedures related to seclusion and restraint. Non-instructional and Other Components

• Attends faculty, staff, and department meetings.

• Creates and facilitates Office Hours to take place after school hours.

• Creates, facilitates, and participates in Professional Learning/Development that may start before or after work hours.

• Develops and implements a training regimen for paraeducators to support effective behavioral and instructional practices.

• Oversees the paraeducator Google Classroom platform to support ongoing professional learning and communication.

• Sends out Compliance Reports on set dates and monitor compliance.

• Attends professional development or training sessions.

• Attends job fairs and related events.

• Attends Central Office and Department meetings.

• Participates in interviews, upon request.

• Attends PIP, Evaluation, Observation, IAP, and student discipline meetings/hearings.

• Attends school board/committee meetings, upon request.

• Participates in the preparation of necessary disciplinary documents and corresponding disciplinary process.

• Participates in Manifestation Determination Review meetings that may take place before or after school hours.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of IDEA, Executive Director of Compliance and Pupil Appraisal, and/or the Chief of Student Support.

Skills and Qualifications:

We seek detail-oriented, independent self-starters who demonstrate an unwavering commitment to raising student achievement and who have a record of high performance in challenging situations.

Successful candidates will also demonstrate and/or possess:

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education or a related field from an accredited university/college.

• Appropriate licensure and/or certification as described in Bulletin 746 of the Louisiana Department of Education.

• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience working in/with students with disabilities.

• Strong leadership, organizational, and data management skills.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and collaboration abilities.

• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills, with an ability to use quantitative and qualitative data to make decisions 

   and recommendations.

• Working knowledge of federal and state laws, policies and regulations relevant to schools.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Google Suite.

• Experience writing IE

Desirable Qualifications:

• Master’s degree.

• Certification in Educational Administration, Educational Leadership, or appropriately related field.

• Demonstrates ability to work cooperatively with other professionals, children, and their parents. 2 3

• Knowledge of SER.

Physical Involvement:

• Sitting is required part of each workday.
• Must be able to operate office equipment.
• Standing, walking, reaching, bending, lifting up to 30 pounds is sometimes required.
• Ability to provide own transportation to schools, work locations and meeting sites. Mobility skills necessary to access a variety of work locations.

Compensation: JPS offers a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience. JPS also offers a competitive benefits