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Out of District IEP Specialist Pawtucket School Department - 3.7 Pawtucket, RI Job Details Full-time 16 hours ago Qualifications Driver's License Bachelor's degree Data collection Special Education Certification Full Job Description
PAWTUCKET SCHOOL
DEPARTMENTOut-of-District IEP Specialist 9am to 3 pm
SUMMARY:
The Pawtucket School Department is seeking a highly organized, collaborative, and knowledgeable special educator to serve as the Out-of-District IEP Specialist. This individual will oversee the coordination, compliance, and management of special education services for students placed in out-of-district programs and parentally placed private schools.
The Out-of-District IEP Specialist will act as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative for assigned meetings and will coordinate all aspects of special education compliance, including IEP meetings, reevaluations, observations, documentation, and communication with families and outside agencies. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational skills, and knowledge of IDEA and Rhode Island Special Education Regulations.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIESCoordinate, organize, and attend all IEP meetings for students placed in out-of-district programs and parentally placed private schoolsServe as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative at assigned IEP meetings to ensure compliance with IDEA regulations, district procedures, and state mandatesServe as a liaison between the Pawtucket School Department, families, out-of-district placements, private schools, evaluators, and community agenciesMonitor and maintain compliance timelines for annual reviews, reevaluations, evaluations, placement reviews, and other mandated special education processesCoordinate and support reevaluations for students attending out-of-district placements and parentally placed private schoolsConduct student observations at out-of-district schools, private schools, and other educational settings as neededReview and monitor special education documentation to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with RI Special Education Regulations and IDEASupport Special Education Administration with data collection, reports, ESY documentation, meetings, and compliance submissions in a timely mannerMaintain organized records and documentation related to out-of-district students and servicesCollaborate with school staff, service providers, and families to support continuity of educational programming and servicesProvide guidance and support regarding IEP development, procedural safeguards, compliance requirements, and district proceduresFacilitate the development, review, and revision of individualized, measurable, and compliant IEPs aligned to student needsTrack student progress toward IEP goals and support data collection and reporting requirementsAssist principals and special education administration with placement reviews, transition planning, and special education programming decisionsDisseminate communication from the Special Education Administration Office to staff, families, and outside providersSupport staff with the use of PowerSchool, Skyward, and other district platforms related to special education documentation and complianceEnsure compliance with all Rhode Island Special Education Regulations, IDEA timelines, and district procedures
IS KNOWLEDGEABLE OF
IDEA, Rhode Island Special Education Regulations, MTSS, and State/Federal special education mandatesSpecial education compliance procedures and timelinesIEP development, evaluation procedures, and reevaluation requirementsSpecialized instruction and related servicesAssessment administration and interpretationPolicies and procedures of the Pawtucket School Department and the Rhode Island Department of EducationEffective collaboration with families, community agencies, and outside educational programs
SKILLED AT
Organization and time managementPublic speaking, writing, listening, and problem-solvingLeadership and facilitation of meetingsCollaboration and communication with multidisciplinary teams and familiesConflict resolution and relationship-buildingData collection, analysis, and reportingUse of instructional technology and district data systemsWorking independently while managing multiple responsibilities and timelinesObserving and understanding effective instructional practices
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE
Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid drivers licenseRhode Island Certification as a Special Education TeacherBachelors Degree from an accredited college or university
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum of three years of special education teaching experiencePreferred experience with facilitating an evaluation team meeting and completing educational evaluations and observationsPreferred experience working with out-of-district placements and/or parentally placed private schoolsExperience coordinating IEP meetings and compliance timelinesDemonstrated expertise in writing accurate and compliant IEPsExperience working with students with a variety of disabilities, including behavioral/social-emotional needsProficiency with Skyward, PowerSchool, and special education data systemsStrong organizational, communication, and leadership skillsExperience with diversity, inclusivity, and cultural responsiveness
COMPENSATION/BENEFITS
Full PSD benefits package; 184-day contractSalary range dependent upon step level and degree attainment level
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE
