What are the responsibilities and job description for the IEP Coordinator Full Time Boro Park, Brooklyn position at The Guild For Exceptional Children?
Job Description
Job Description
Description :
Become part of an amazing team of professionals, caring parents and include a fun responsibility (assist in coordinating team building events, liaison with the Caring Parent Group).
Requirements :
- NYS SAS or SDA certification
- New York State Certification as Teacher of Students with Disabilities (B-Grade2) or equivalent required with additional certification in general education (N-6 / B-Grade 2), preferred;
- Minimum of five (3) years of experience teaching preschool children with disabilities;
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
Skills Required for Success :
Position Overview : The IEP Coordinator reports directly to the Program Director and works in conjunction with the agency’s administrative team and operations staff to ensure the efficient operation of the school. Working with the Program Director, the IEP Coordinator works to insure the proper delivery of all educational services in the various program and service models operated by the agency (Special Class, Special Class in an Integrated Setting, Multi-Disciplinary Evaluations, Pre-K For All, etc.). The IEP Coordinator provides professional guidance for the agency’s teachers, assistant teachers, 1 : 1 paraprofessionals, etc. The IEP Coordinator engages in a broad range of activities which support and promote overall programmatic quality, compliance and efficiency.
Duties and Responsibilities :
1. Work collaboratively with CPSE’s to maintain programming in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, contractual provisions and all applicable external directives / guidance as well as this agency’s own policies and procedures;
2. Be knowledgeable regarding current theory and best practices in both special education and early childhood education and utilizing this knowledge as a resource for the continuous professional development of educational staff members;
3. Organize and conduct orientation training, refresher training and professional development activities tailored to the needs of staff members in relation to IEP execution and the requirements and expectations of the various entities overseeing the agency’s programs and services including PreK for All and special education;
4. Work with Program Director and others to maintain proper staffing levels in the event of staff absences or vacancies; In the absence of the program director arrange substitute staff as needed. Provide teacher classroom coverage as needed. Relieve staff as needed for lunch breaks.
5. Encourage the involvement and participation of parents, guardians and families;
6. Work to resolve matters of concern raised by parents, staff or others;
7. Act as a communication conduit between educational personnel, the Program Director and agency leadership;
8. As necessary, observe children being evaluated and / or enrolled students to facilitate sound educational and programming decision making;
9. Assist in ordering and maintaining curriculum resources and assessment instruments;
10. Determine due dates for the various obligations of the educational staff, communicate that information to the staff and track their timely compliance;
11. Insure that educational staff members are informed as to their responsibilities in implementing the IEP of each student with a disability prior to the implementation of each IEP;
12. Review various documentation authored by educational professionals for accuracy, completeness and professionalism, including :
o Annual, initial and requested review packages
o Draft IEPs
o Quarterly progress reports
o Individual IEP goals included in lesson plans
o Pre-K for All teacher reports and records
o Review TSG accounts during designated checkpoint periods
o Set up and review Google classrooms
o Maintain student shortcuts program / RSNet
o Review DOE ATLAS entries
o Other communication and documentation related to the agency’s students and service provision
13. Organize and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings / case conferences to : review student progress; respond to concerns regarding student behavior and / or performance; develop or monitor behavioral plans; prepare for CPSE and CSE reviews;
14. Check student attendance weekly
15. Insure that teachers participate in CPSE / CSE reviews;
16. Conduct program visits for potential students and their families;
17. Meet and work collaboratively with representatives of outside agencies including the NYC Department of Education (CPSE. 4410 Oversight and Pre-K for All), Department of Health and the NYS Education Department;
18. Perform any and all other such duties as may be deemed necessary for the safe, compliant, efficient and effective operation of the agency.
FT Benefits
Sign On Bonus : $6000 Paid Quarterly!
GEC is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Requirements :
NYS SAS or SDA certification
New York State Certification as Teacher of Students with Disabilities (B-Grade2) or equivalent required with additional certification in general education (N-6 / B-Grade 2), preferred;
Minimum of five (3) years of experience teaching preschool children with disabilities;
Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
