IEP Writer

Position Summary

The Student Services IEP Writer assists the Student Services Department with planning, organizing, and writing students' Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as well as accompanying required forms. They attend IEP meetings and serve on IEP or ETR teams as the required District Representative.

Essential Functions

• Works in collaboration with teachers and district personnel to plan and write IEPs that build on student strengths, address educational needs, and include standards-based goals.
• Designs and writes plans in alignment with the Springfield City School District's (SCSD) professional development, best practices, and resources.
• Provides IEP teams with draft IEPs 2 weeks prior to a meeting.
• Elicits parent input for IEPs or evaluations.
• Contact parents and team members to schedule IEP meetings.
• Completes, documents, and disseminates parent notices through SameGoal.
• Disseminates and collects forms needed for Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to classroom teachers and related service providers.
• Maintains caseload database of student IEP and evaluation dates.
• Maintains IEP and evaluation due dates, numbers of student suspensions, dates to implement transition plans, and completion of all required paperwork.
• Provides copies of IEP to parents at the meeting and a PWN to within 3 days of meetings using SameGoal.
• Performs all assigned duties according to the policies, rules, and regulations of the Springfield City Schools Board of Education and the Ohio Department of Education/Special Education Division and complies with all Federal mandates as they apply to students with disabilities.
• Attends, participates in, and facilitates IEP meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Non-Essential Functions

• Maintains a professional demeanor; exemplifying responsible leadership.
• Maintains the confidentiality of student records.
• Engages in collaborative planning with colleagues; supporting building and District level programs.

Education Requirements and Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Must hold a current Intervention Specialist license.
• Desire for part-time work.
• Knowledge and proficiency in electronic document management (SameGoal) and student information systems.
• Knowledge of differentiated instruction, child development principles, and a wide range of instructional and intervention strategies.
• Sound grasp of Ohio Learning Standards and Office of Exceptional Children Operating Standards.
• Effective time management skills.

Required Abilities

• Ability to collect, organize, and disseminate data.
• Ability to organize and manage time effectively.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, especially with regard to student information.
• Ability to communicate and engage with students, families, and staff.

Environmental Considerations

• Work typically performed in a meeting setting, including virtual or phone conferences.
• Assignments may require adherence to strict guidelines and timelines.
• Potential for interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
• Potential for exposure to extreme temperatures.
• Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases.

What We Offer

• Training is provided by the Springfield City School District at no cost to you.
• Wage is $35.00 per hour.
• Hours and days vary up to 28 hours per week and are assigned by Family Outreach Connections Coordinator.