POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the principal, the Individualized
Education Program (IEP) Facilitator provides leadership to ensure compliance
with federal and state regulations governing the special education process and
procedures. The incumbent of this
position will assist staff in understanding the special education referral
process, specially designed instruction and disciplinary procedures and other
special education processes.
DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Organizes
and chairs Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings to include the
development of an annual review and reevaluation master calendar for all case
managers and related service providers in the assigned school(s) to ensure
special education processes and timelines are implemented;
Monitors
the delivery of specially designed instruction, including participation in
collaborative planning meetings and the implementation of reading and
mathematics interventions, accommodations, program modifications, supplementary
aides and related services;
Oversees
the IEP process in accordance with federal and state regulations by supporting
case managers and teachers in the development and review of IEPs and
supplemental documents (e.g. text-to-speech eligibility tool, alternate
instructional framework eligibility tool, academic assessment reports, Extended
School Year documents) prior to sending documents to parents/guardians;
Ensures
that monthly forms are completed and submitted (e.g. special education
accountability checklist, dedicated aide tracking forms, least restrictive
environment forms, Medicaid forms, etc.) electronically to Special Education
Instructional Specialist (SEIS) or appropriate office(s);
Monitors
the dissemination and review of quarterly progress reports for each student
receiving special education services and completes any corrective actions as a
result of IEP audits, state complaints or due process filings;
Consults
with Special Education Instructional Specialist (SEIS), Compliance Specialist
and/or other Department of Special Education staff as needed;
Attends
all required meetings and conducts monthly meetings to provide training and
share special education updates or procedures;
Collaborates
with school staff to maintain an updated list of all students receiving special
education services in the building;
Attends
ongoing professional development; and
Performs
other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Knowledge
of federal and state regulations governing special education processes to
include specially designed instruction, teaching methodology, evidenced based
practices/strategies, alternate instructional framework, disciplinary
procedures, and behavior management for students with disabilities;
Knowledge
of the Maryland College and Career-Ready Standards, state and district
assessments, and the ability to apply them to curriculum, classroom instruction
and IEP process as appropriate;
Knowledge
of district curriculum, text resources and classroom materials to ensure the
delivery of specially designed instruction (e.g. instructional/assessment
accommodations, modifications, supplementary aids and related services) and to
provide support to general and special education teachers;
Proficient
in using the Maryland Online Individualized Education Program (IEP) system;
Strong
communication and leadership skills; ability to work collaboratively with
administration, staff, students and parents;
Proficient
in the use of Microsoft applications (e.g. Word, Excel and/or PowerPoint) and
the Google suite;
Ability
to provide peer coaching on academic and behavioral strategies to support
student academic achievement;
Possesses
the personal qualities of being resourceful, resilient and collaborative; and
Ability
to integrate technology into curriculum.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s
degree from an accredited college or university in an educational field
required. A minimum of five (5) years of successful teaching experience having
taught students with disabilities required.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
Holds
or is eligible for a Professional Certificate in Special Education issued by
the Maryland State Department of Education.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
No direct supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and use fingers, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision such as to read handwritten or typed material, the ability to adjust focus, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
None.