Special Education Individual Education Program (Iep) Specialist (24-25 SY)

SPECIAL EDUCATION INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) SPECIALIST (24-25 SY)

JOB STATUS: OPEN

POSTING NUMBER: 00059300

SCHOOL YEAR: 2024-2025

CALENDAR: Traditional

POSTING NUMBER: 00059300

LOCATION: 093:SPECIAL EDUCATION DEP

POSITION TITLE: SPECIAL EDUCATION INDIVIDUAL EDUCATION PROGRAM (IEP) SPECIALIST (24-25 SY)

JOB DESCRIPTION:

To collaborate and facilitate IEPs within a cluster, as assigned by the Program Support Specialist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Incumbant must achieve the following outcomes with or without reasonable accommodation:

• Collaborates in the scheduling of IEPs.

• Facilitates IEPs for annuals, performance re-evaluations, manifestation determination, and discipline (related and transition).

• Assures that IEPs are in compliance with IDEA as well as federal and state laws/regulations, and APS policies.

• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with students and parents concerning students' academic, social, and behavioral progress.

• Assists school personnel in complying with required timelines for reevaluations and annual IEP reviews.

• Follows up on any referrals for related service evaluations.

• Assists with all parts of the IEP development that include the following: writing IEP and/or typing IEP on an electronic IEP form.

• Training school staff on IEP requirements.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION:

• Master's degree

• Level 3 teacher

• Minimum five years teaching experience

• Knowledge of special education laws and regulations

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and writing

• Strong organizational skills

• Technology experience

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Strong facilitation skills

• Interpersonal skills with diverse populations in-person and on the telephone.

• Knowledge of District policies on immunization, medication, first aid, emergencies and child abuse/neglect.

• Ability to meet deadlines, work on multiple projects and coordinate the work of others.

• Ability to maintain positive relationships with students, parents, community members and staff.

• Knowledge of all laws, regulations and guidelines affecting teachers and students.

• Knowledge of effective classroom management techniques.

• Proficient computer software skills.

• Knowledge of special needs populations.

• Knowledge of IDEA and State and Federal requirements for IEP development

REQUIREMENTS:

MINIMUM REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Education.

• Current New Mexico teaching license in Special Education.

CONTACT INFORMATION:

Contact: Deb Garrison at garrison_deb@aps.edu

APPLY TO:

APPLY ONLINE: WWW.APS.EDU, APS Jobs, Certified Application.

In addition to providing supporting documents to meet the position requirements, you must also submit an updated cover letter & resume.

ADDITIONAL INFO:

SALARY: Schedule A

DAYS: 190

HOURS: 6.5

START DATE: 08/01/2024