IEP Facilitator

Position Information Position Type: Professional Staff Student Support Services / IEP Facilitator Date Posted: 4/23/2026 Location: Welcome Center Closing Date: 05/03/2026 Who We Are Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 serves nearly 13,000 students in preschool through grade 12 and is located halfway between Chicago, Illinois and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on the shores of Lake Michigan. The District has one early learning center, 15 elementary schools, five middle schools and a high school program divided between two 9-12th grade campuses. The District encompasses portions of Waukegan, Beach Park and Park City. Why We Do This Work The Waukegan Community Unit School District No. 60 has set an ambitious agenda for change, guided by the belief that all children, regardless of circumstances, can achieve at high levels and academic gaps can and will be eliminated with the support of teachers who deliver engaging, relevant, and academically rigorous instruction that excites students and instills a love of learning in them. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The Move‑In Facilitator/Lead Teacher reports to the Director of Academic Support Programs and indirectly to the Director of Diverse Learners. Responsibilities Ensure that students who move into Waukegan Public Schools with a current IEP or whose parents state they have special education needs are properly processed with student support, have accurate paperwork, are entered into both Infinite Campus and TERA, and that all key staff members are notified, placed into the proper school, and an intake staffing is scheduled. Facilitate intake IEP meetings for Move‑In students for specific cases, by request or when directed to by the Director of Diverse Learners, and also facilitate IEP meetings throughout the district on an as‑needed basis when requested. Related to Move‑In Students Assist parents in completing the proper paperwork in Student Support and work with Student Support to ensure all paperwork is complete. Confirm students require special education services by obtaining IEPs, calling former schools, speaking with parents. Maintain accurate records and logs of all conversations and information gathered. Assist in entering the information into Infinite Campus and TERA. Work cooperatively with psychologists and coordinators in the buildings to place the child and send the proper notification that the student will be attending the building. Assist in scheduling and intake IEPs within 10 days of the students entering Waukegan Public Schools to follow federal laws. Related to Lead Teacher Facilitate, schedule and attend IEPs. Maintain accurate records on electronic IEP system. Implement school district and division philosophies and objectives. Implement and follow federal and state laws. Work cooperatively and enthusiastically with colleagues and administrators. Act as a liaison between the Administration Office of the Director and various building principals. Provide professional support to parents, teachers, colleagues, and other interested individuals. Attempt to establish good human relations throughout the school district among teachers, pupils, principals, support staff, parents and the community. Other Duties Perform such other duties assigned by the Director of Academic Support Programs and/or Director of Diverse Learners. Qualifications Professional Educator License (PEL) with an Endorsement in Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1), PreK – Age 21. Knowledgeable of Special Education. Effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a variety of professional disciplines. Proven experience facilitating IEPs. Other employment criteria of the District as applicable. Salary Per teachers' contract. Additional Information Full‑Time. Application Deadline Candidates must submit an online application to be received by the closing date. Only online applications will be considered. EEO Statement Waukegan Community Unit School District 60 offers employment opportunities without regard to age, gender, race, color, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital or military/veteran status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, parental status, genetics, disability or other protected category. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anova Education