IEP FACILITATOR

Salary: $63,000.00 - $91,000.00 Annually
Location : Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type: Unclassified
Job Number: SSD2023-106
Department: SSC Special School District
Opening Date: 11/21/2023
Closing Date: 12/6/2023 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.
The Louisiana Special Schools are experiencing a criticalshortage of certified teachers, school counselors, interpreters and educators of the Deaf or hard of hearing.
The LA SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT is seeking applicants for an
IEP FACILITATOR
This position is located in Baton Rouge.
The Louisiana Special Schools do not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in our programs and activities, and we provide equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination may be referred to Santa Patterson, Human Resources Director at .
RELEASE OF ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION INFORMATION: La. R.S. 17:3884(D) requires that any school board wishing to hire a person who has been assessed or evaluated pursuant to the Children First Act, La. R.S. 17:3871, et seq., whether that person is already employed by that school system or not, shall request such person's assessment and evaluation results as part of the application process. Please be advised that, as part of the mandated process, your previous assessment and evaluation results will be requested. You have the opportunity to apply, review the information received, and provide any response or information you deem appropriate.
Physical Activity Level:
The employee must be able to perform assigned duties without significant risk of substantial harm to his/her own safety/security and the safety/security of others. Some work is performed in physically comfortable positions with little or light physical effort, and some work requires moderate effort. Physical requirements are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with ADA standards.
There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed. Specific information about this job will be provided to you in the interview process, should you be selected.
No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. To apply for this vacancy, click on the "Apply" link above and complete an electronic application which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants can check the status of their application at any time by selecting the 'Application Status' link after logging into their account.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application. You must include all relevant education and experience on your official State application.
Applicants qualifying based on college training or receipt of a baccalaureate degree will be required to submit an official college transcript to verify credentials claimed prior to appointment. Please make every effort to attach a copy of your transcript to your application. The transcripts can be added as an attachment to your online application or faxed to (225) 763-5523. The selected candidate will be required to submit original documentation upon hire.
Qualifications

• A valid Louisiana teacher's certificate in special education or certification/licensure in a related field.
  
• A Master's degree from an accredited institution.
  
• A minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in Special Education or a related field and knowledge of interpreting evaluation reports and procedures utilized in developing an IEP.

Job Concepts
Program Management Responsibilities

• Implement school system policies and school philosophy and programs.
• Exhibit knowledge of special education rules and regulations associated with implementation of state and federal laws.
• Exhibit understanding of children with special needs, especially children with low-incidence exceptionalities served by the school district;
• Demonstrate awareness of specialists, agencies, and organizations that serve exceptional children and their families.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills emphasizing tact, patience and courtesy; ability to establish a professional, effective rapport with students
• Demonstrate appropriate and effective office management skills such as planning, organizing and implementing.
• Exercise good judgment in making decisions.
• Maintain complete and accurate records and exercise confidentiality of information in accordance with requirements of the law.
• Apply knowledge and skills of program supervision demonstrating appropriate and effective interpersonal skills.
• Establish and maintain contact with school personnel for the purpose of discussing and implementing techniques of working with children/students and their families
• Maintain a positive relationship with professional associates, the community, the parents of the students and state and local agencies.
• Use knowledge, skills, and understanding of emerging technologies and their use in enhancing student learning.
• Participate in school sponsored activities as a sponsor, advisor, and/or participant.

Programmatic Responsibilities

• Send Prior Written Notice Letters to families for upcoming IEP meetings.
• Maintain the master IEP meeting calendar
• Effectively communicate procedures and best practices to staff through regular meetings.
• Inform the Special Education Coordinator of concerns/issues that may be supervisory in nature.
• Demonstrate the ability to assist the team, administration, professional staff, and support staff with the effective implementation of federal, state and local mandates.
• Assist parents in problem solving and acquiring the necessary knowledge and skills to support the development and implementation of their child's IEP though communication with special education personnel.
• Provide school staff with information on positive behavioral supports and other effective teaching techniques.
• Maintain, on a regularly scheduled basis, all confidential folders and IEP's to ensure completeness and compliance.
• Assure confidentiality and organization or records through observable procedures consistent with administrative directives;
• Collaborate with counseling staff/administration to assure proper class scheduling;
• Share/disseminate accommodations of students with educational and accountability staff.
• Assist IEP teams in the development and implementation of the Transition plans;
• Ability to effectively use SER and data management systems;
• Collects data and work samples to support selection and implementation of IEP goals and objectives; Documents all contact with parents, collaborations with general education teachers, and interventions with students.
• Develops the student's IEP, meeting all annual review timelines and notification requirements;
• Maintains all required reports as assigned by the Special Education Coordinator including student progress reports.
• Maintain current student files according to current file checklist.
• Ensures that assigned students participate in statewide testing and receive monitored accommodations as defined by the IEP.
• Provide training to staff on IEP development and work closely with the Department of Education to be knowledgeable of changes in IEP protocol.
• Participate in special education eligibility determination and IEP staffing, when appropriate.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Special Education Coordinator.

Examples of Work
See Job Concepts
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
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I understand that information on this application may be subject to investigation and verification and that any misrepresentation or material omission, including on my responses to supplemental questions, may cause my application to be rejected, my name to be removed from the eligible register, and/or subject me to disqualification from future job opportunities and/or dismissal from state service.

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Have you ever been on probation or sentenced to jail/prison as a result of a felony conviction or guilty plea to a felony charge? If 'YES', give the law enforcement authority (city police, sheriff, FBI, etc), the offense, place and disposition of case. If 'NO', enter N/A.
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Please list ALL endorsements/areas of certification on your valid teaching certificate or license. Please attach a scanned copy of your certificate/license.
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Have you ever worked in a school setting? If yes, please indicate where below:
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Are you a retiree from a LA State retirement system? If yes, please indicate which system.
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Are you a current or former employee of SSD?

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Are you related to a current employee of SSD?

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