Remote IEP Writer in Chicago, Illinois at Intrinsic Schools

Job Summary

The Virtual IEP Writer (Individualized Education Plan Writer) will create, update, and manage legally binding educational plans for students with special needs. They will evaluate student data, consult with teachers, therapists, and parents, and write customized learning plans designed to support each student's unique academic and developmental growth.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Develop clear, measurable, and standards-aligned IEP goals and objectives tailored to each student’s unique educational and developmental needs.
• Partner virtually with general education teachers, special education staff, therapists, parents, and other school personnel to collect comprehensive evaluation data and progress metrics.
• Attend, document, and occasionally facilitate virtual or phone-based IEP team meetings, ensuring all decisions and accommodations are accurately recorded.
• Track and monitor strict compliance timelines for initial evaluations, annual reviews, triennial re-evaluations, accommodations, and transition plans.
• Navigate and maintain accurate student records utilizing digital student information systems and special education management software.
• Outline appropriate classroom accommodations, testing modifications, and related services to guarantee equitable learning access for all caseload students.

Required Skills/Abilities/Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License with a valid LBS1 endorsement
• Proven experience drafting compliant, high-quality IEPs within a public school or charter network setting.
• Proficiency with digital SSM IEP management systems
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills for effective remote collaboration with families and staff.
• Strong organizational skills and strict attention to compliance deadlines.
• Reliable high-speed internet and a dedicated remote workspace.

Physical Requirements:

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer, hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intrinsic Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Intrinsic Schools ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Intrinsic Schools has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making an application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.