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Special Education IEP Writer

Stride, Inc.

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Assistive Technology, Coaching, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Identify Issues, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Project Tracking, Record Keeping, Special Education, Special Needs, Team Player, Test Plan/Schedule, Time Management, Training/Teaching Curriculum, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
POSTED
30+ days ago
Job Description

Required Certificates and Licenses
  • Department of Education Special Education Teaching Certification Required
    • IEP Writer Experience

Residency Requirements
  • Must reside in Louisiana

K12, a Stride Company, believes in Education for ANY ONE. We provide families with an online option for a high-quality, personalized education experience. Students can thrive, find their passion, and learn in an environment that encourages discovery at their own pace.

Passionate Educators are needed at the Stride K12 partner school, Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy (LAVCA). We want you to be a part of our talented team!

The mission of Louisiana Virtual Charter Academy (LAVCA) is to provide an exemplary individualized and engaging educational experience for students by incorporating school and community/family partnerships coupled with a rigorous curriculum along with a data-driven and student-centered instructional model. Student success will be measured by valid and reliable assessment data, parent and student satisfaction, and continued institutional growth within the academic community. Join us!

An IEP Writer/Facilitator is responsible for developing, writing, and managing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students in a virtual school setting. This role requires creating compliant IEPs that meet all federal, state, and school requirements.

This is a full-time position. Ability to work independently, typically 40+ hours per week is required. Ability to maintain a professional home office without distraction during workday, typically 9-5 (or 8-4) or as defined by the school.

Essential Functions: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
  • Ensure all special education and related services are provided as determined by the IEP team by:
  • Communicating with parents and applicable related service staff to ensure that students with special needs are receiving the appropriate therapies
  • Developing compliant IEP's, progress reports and other state specific required special education documentation
  • Facilitating and leading collaborative special education meetings such as annual IEP meetings
  • Using provided resources to ensure accommodations and modifications for students with disabilities such as assistive technology, supplemental curriculum, and accessible text
  • Make modifications and accommodations to Stride K12 lessons and assessments as specified by the IEP
  • Ensure inclusion and success of student in the general education classroom
  • Collect data and work samples to monitor student progress towards Individual Education Program (IEP) goals and objectives
  • Document all contact with parents and interventions with students
  • Analyze student data to prescribe remediation and enrichment as needed
  • Provide rich and engaging synchronous and asynchronous learning experiences for students
  • Commitment to personalizing learning for all students
  • Demonstrate a belief in all students' ability to succeed and meet high expectations
  • Maintain grade book ensuring student academic integrity, makes student placement and promotion decisions, and alerts administrators to concerns about student performance and progress
  • Prepare students for high stakes standardized tests
  • Understand that a primary responsibility is to establish and maintain positive rapport with families and regularly communicates with and responds to students and learning coaches/parents in a timely manner
  • Support learning coaches/parents with student curricular and instructional issues, as well as basic troubleshooting in a virtual classroom environment that is in line with academy policies and procedures
  • Ability to travel up to 20% of the time for face-to-face professional development, student testing, and/or as required by the school.

Key Responsibilities
  • IEP Development & Drafting: Write compliant IEPs, including annual goals, short-term objectives, and accommodations, based on student data.
  • Meeting Facilitation: Schedule and facilitate IEP, bridging, and amendment meetings with families, teachers, and service providers.
  • Data Analysis & Progress Monitoring: Review student data to monitor progress and adjust IEPs based on data-driven results.
  • Collaboration & Compliance: Work with special education teams to ensure legal compliance, attend mandatory meetings, and maintain accurate records in the system.
  • Parent Communication: Maintain regular communication with parents/learning coaches to ensure student needs are met.

About the Company

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Stride, Inc.

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