IEP Writer

SUMMARY
In partnership with the Office for Exceptional Children and in collaboration with outside agencies/schools, plan and organize and write Individualized Educational Plans for students.

Job-specific Responsibilities
? Write all assigned IEP’s by due date
? Provides teachers with draft IEPs
? Elicits parent input for IEPs or evaluations
? Contact parents to schedule IEP meetings
? Completes and mails parent notices
? Disseminates and collects classroom teacher forms needed for Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to classroom teachers.
? Maintains building database of student IEP and evaluation dates.
? Monitors IEP and evaluation due dates, numbers of student suspensions, dates to implement transition plans and transfers of rights, and completion of all required paperwork.
? Maintain the confidentiality of students and their families.
? Send Notice of IEP Team Meeting to ALL invited members. (Parents must have an invitation created in Samegoal as part of the IEP.
? Document parent communication for meetings on “Documentation of Attempts” in Samegoal
? Send parents a draft of the IEP 2 weeks prior to the meeting (Sections 1-6 only).
? Complete IEP in Samegoal.
? Provide copies of IEP to parents at the meeting and a PWN to within 3 days of meetings.
? Submit IEP with all required documents outlined in the checklist with original signatures to the OEC Building Manager within 48 hours of the meeting.
? Perform all assigned duties according to the policies, rules, and regulations of the Dayton Board of Education and the Ohio Department of Education/Special Education Division. Comply with all Federal mandates as they apply to students with disabilities.
? Accountable to the OEC Executive Director for compliance with directives of the Superintendent and/or his or her designee and is under the district wide supervision of the Associate Director.
? Employ the requisite components and information necessary to provide an Individualized Educational Program (IEP) for each student consistent with mandated requirements. Apply the information in the student’s IEP to prepare and implement daily lesson plans. Ensure the learning process is guided toward the general curriculum,
? Complete appropriate student referral forms for possible assessment, as needed.
? Work cooperatively with OEC staff, transition to work coordinator, Speech and Language Pathologist, Psychologist, Physical and Occupational Therapist.
? Perform other duties as assigned.
Analytics & Improvement
? Select, develop, and use a variety of formative assessments to drive changes to instruction and ensure student learning.
? Use student data from formative and summative assessments to plan instructional delivery.
? Research and utilize best practices to improve instruction.
? Participate in teacher-based teams to analyze data and adapt instruction to impact student learning.
? Utilize reflective practices to improve instructional approaches and adapt to changes in learning methods.
Evaluation / Other
? Maintain complete, accurate student records as required by state law, district policies, and administrative regulations.
? Meet with parents and guardians to discuss student progress, resolve behavioral issues, and address academic progress.
? Attend staff meetings and professional development activities.
? Maintain the confidentiality of student records.
? Abide by state and national standards while administering assessments.
? Perform other duties as outlined in the teacher contract.

CORE BEHAVIORS & COMPETENCIES
Core Values Job-specific
? Coping with Stress = think critically and solve problems in difficult situations; capable of handling interruptions effectively
? Interpersonal Skills = successfully interact and engage with students, families, colleagues, administrators, and others; enjoy working with children
? Presentation Skills = creatively share information verbally and in writing to build interest and engage student learners; organize and present information in meaningful, easy-to-understand ways
? Adaptability and Flexibility = willingness to change methods and approaches as appropriate

QUALIFICATIONS
Verifications
? Must be a U.S. citizen or have the legal right to work in the U.S.
? Must pass Federal and Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation background check in accordance with Ohio Administrative Code Section 3301-83-06
? Must hold Intervention Specialist license
Knowledge & Experience
? Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution
? Relevant teaching experience or background in subject matter area
? Sound grasp of curriculum for the appropriate subject area and the Ohio Learning Standards
? Experience working in an urban school district or working with urban education
? Understanding of the importance of literacy- and language-based approaches to teaching content area
? Knowledge of differentiated instruction, child development principles, and a wide range of instructional and intervention strategies
? Ability and willingness to utilize technology in the enhancement of student learning
? Effective time management skills

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES/DEMANDS
? Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, stoop, and climb stairs
? Occasionally lift and/or move lightweight items up to 40 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
? Work is performed in a classroom setting
? Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
? Work may be subject to frequent interruptions
? Potential exposure to disruptive parents and students
? Some assignments are subject to completion within strict timelines
? Periodic travel for meetings, professional development activities, and work assignments