IEP Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We are hiring in Valhalla, NY! Join us at the Easterseals NY Project Explore for an exciting career as an IEP Coordinator. (12 month position)

What You'll Do

Our IEP Coordinator is a member of our administration team who works with our classroom staff and clinicians to implement our students' IEPs in accordance with all guidelines. This team comes together to design the most innovative and creative approach to meeting the unmet needs of our children. The IEP Coordinator support students, staff, and student families to ensure an IEP is delivered appropriately. The IEP Coordinator oversees our evaluation coordination and prepares for and attends our students' CPSE meetings throughout the school year.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Coordinates the development and implementation of IEPs within the guidelines of federal law and assures that all students placed in Special Education classes have an appropriate and functional IEP.
• Supervises the maintenance of accurate student files for students receiving Special Education services.
• Monitors the scheduling, development and implementation of IEPs within the Easterseals program in accordance with federal law IDEA and New York State law.
• Coordinates the monitoring of Special Education student records according to IDEA and state department requirements.
• Prepares and disseminates correspondence and notices regarding all phases of IEP development and student records.
• Supervises and maintains an accurate inventory of materials and equipment acquired by the Department of Special Education.
• Serves as evaluation representative at initial conferences and interprets evaluation findings to parents and at initial conferences as needed.
• Works in professional harmony with staff members, administrators, teachers, therapists, parents, students and the community.

You're a great fit for this role if you have:

• New York State certification Special Education teacher preferred
• Experience writing and developing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

Benefits

• Health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
• Paid time off (Vacation, Sick Floating)
• Retirement plan 403(b)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Commuter Benefits
• Life/Accident insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Who We Are

Easterseals is a standard-bearer for creating equity and access for people with disabilities and other barriers to long term self-sufficiency. For 100 years, Easterseals has been an indispensable resource for people and families living with disabilities. Throughout all life's moments -- from the extraordinary to the ordinary and everything in between -- Easterseals is here to help people and families realize and reach for their full potential.

The Fedcap Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. We are an EEO employer committed to diversity, M/F/D/V.