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IEP COORDINATOR at INWOOD ACADEMY FOR LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL – New York, New York

INWOOD ACADEMY FOR LEADERSHIP CHARTER SCHOOL
New York, New York, 10034, United States
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Salary:$60000 - $70000Employment Type:Full-TimeExperience Level:NoneMinimum Education:BA/BS/Undergraduate

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About This Position

Position Description: Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree
  • Previous experience in a public school environment preferred
  • Bilingual; Spanish required
  • Proficiency in Google Suite
  • Mastery of communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal) and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, parents and families
  • Commitment to meeting the needs of a diverse student population
  • Excellent time-management skills, attention to detail, and ability to work independently

Duties & Responsibilities:
  • Oversee/Manage a caseload and calendar of special education students and the implementation of their IEPs
  • Own the process of sharing student IEPs with grade level teams both at the start of the academic year as well as when students are new enrollees
  • Effectively communicate to parents and guardians the special education process including process for referrals, evaluations, annual IEPs/504 plans, and re-evaluations as well as parental rights granted by IDEA
  • Oversee the creation, dissemination, and review of teacher reports prior to IEP meetings to ensure all documents are completed in a timely manner (according to state, local, and school policies and procedures)
  • Connect with the special education team to ensure all team members (including parents) are prepared for the content of IEP meeting.
  • Facilitate IEP meetings using a strengths-based and family-centered approach as well as identifying resources for parents of students with special needs
  • Prepare for and act as school representative in meetings with the CSE (Committee on Special Education) (annual reviews, tri-annual reviews, initials, etc.)
  • Partner with and educate new staff on IEP writing and best practices to support students
  • Coordinate with CSE and outside agencies to secure providers and follow up on compliance
  • Maintain student files (paper and electronic) according to school and OSSE standards
  • Maintain confidentiality of student records and student information
  • Other duties as assigned
About Inwood Academy for Leadership: Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School is a tuition-free public charter school that began as an idea among community members who longed to see more educational choices offered to the children of Washington Heights and Inwood.

All staff must be willing to commit to our mission: Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School will empower students in Inwood and Washington Heights to become agents for change through community-focused leadership, character development and college preparedness. Our staff regard our student leaders as burgeoning assets to their community and help them develop the tools they need to be successful in college and beyond. IAL is committed to proving a well-rounded educational experience for all students we serve. We are looking for candidates who are hardworking, flexible, and innovative as well as able to embody the IAL traits of leadership in their daily work (honesty, integrity, responsibility, caring and restraint).

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New York, New York, 10034, United States

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