IEP Coach/Assessment Coordinator

IEP Coach/Coordinator duties:

• Assist IEP Case Managers in drafting and maintaining IEPs. Work sessions with Case Managers will be scheduled a minimum of two weeks prior to the IEP meeting to discuss formatting, goals, required services, accommodations, etc. (PK-12)
• Monitor IEP's for compliance (PK-12)
• Attend and help facilitate IEP meetings (PK-12)
• Represent the District on behalf of the IEP process
• Assist in submittal for Safety Net funds
• Other duties as assigned

Assessment Coordinator duties:

• Train staff/make sure all staff working with assessments are trained
• Provide staff access to appropriate systems
• Review and approve school testing schedules
• Communicate with staff and families about testing schedules and reporting
• Review and approve school Test Security and Building Plans and make sure they are being followed
• Monitor testing locations
• Report testing incidents and submit appeals and forms to OSPI
• Answer staff and parent assessment questions
• Report technical issues
• Submit District Administration and Security Reports to OSPI
• Provide test results to staff and administrators
• Other duties as assigned
• *For a complete list of DC responsibilities, see the Professional Assessment Standards.

Qualifications:

• Washington Teacher Certificate with endorsement in Special Education.
• Previous successful teaching experience with students with disabilities preferred.
• Demonstrate knowledge of "Best Practices" for SPED related issues.
• Mastery knowledge of state and federal laws regarding students with disabilities.
• Successful experience in special education case management is desirable.
• Exceptional IEP writing skills.
• Elementary and/or middle school experience preferred.
• Successful experience implementing a balanced assessment ecosystem within an MTSS system.
• Mastery knowledge and previous experience, including training staff, on all aspects of Washington State testing requirements.
• Extensive knowledge and experience with designated and universal accommodations as related to Washington State testing requirements.
• Previous behavioral training preferred
• Possess exceptional interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrate ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

• Demonstrates interpersonal relations, communications and problem solving skills
• Leadership qualities that demonstrate an ability to be innovative, as well as maintain responsible and trusting relationships
• Exercises confidentiality and displays loyalty and integrity
• Supports and implements Eastmont School District policies, regulations, procedures, and administrative directives
• Deals with obstacles, deadlines and constraints positively
• Prioritizes district, school, and student needs
• Demonstrates ability to adjust to and use new approaches in the performance of his/her duties
• Seeks and takes advantage of opportunities for professional growth
• Promotes good staff morale and works harmoniously and collaboratively with fellow staff

Mandatory Conditions of Employment:

• Washington Teacher Certificate with endorsement in Special Education required.
• Proven experience working with the Smarter Balanced Consortium in developing and implementing assessment requirements
• Successful clearance of the FBI and Washington State Patrol fingerprint background check
• Successful Washington State Sexual Misconduct clearance
• Completion of federal I-9 form

Working Conditions:

• Ability to promote collaboration and communicate in stressful situations
• May be required to attend meetings and activities beyond regular work hours.
• The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands:
• Ability to regularly walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, push, pull, and occasionally sprint at a rapid speed in pursuit of a student.
• The duties require significant listening, speaking, writing, and typing.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs.

Benefits:

• All those associated with Eastmont Education Association

Eastmont School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Coordinator, Kayla Brown, 509-884-7169, brownk@eastmont206.org; and Section 504 Coordinator, Matt Charlton, 509-884-7169, charltonm@eastmopnt206.org. 800 Eastmont Avenue, East Wenatchee 98802