IEP Coordinator - LaGrange School Program in Poughkeepsie, NY

Overview

Who We Are:

For over 60 years, Abilities First, Inc. has been empowering individuals with developmental disabilities to live their most vibrant, independent lives. From early education to adulthood, our wide range of services—including preschool and school programs, day and residential habilitation, community connections, and employment services—are designed to uplift every individual’s unique strengths and dreams. We believe in the power of people—of every background, identity, and ability—to create change and build a more inclusive world.

Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender and gender identities. At Abilities First, you’ll join a mission-driven team that values collaboration, celebrates individuality, and is dedicated to meaningful work. If you re ready to turn your passion into purpose, we’d love to welcome you aboard.

Position: IEP Coordinator (LaGrange School program, located in Poughkeepsie, NY). The IEP Coordinator will be an experienced educator (M.S. Ed), School Guidance Counselor or School Psychologist with experience working with children with developmental disabilities, service development and knowledge of the psychosocial effect of developmental disabilities. This role serves as the liaison between school districts CSE programs and our school to assist School Staff in meeting the Individual Education Plan Goals of students with disabilities.

Monday – Friday, 40 hours a week / 52 weeks per year

$60,667.00 - $61,667.00 per year

Responsibilities Will Include But Are Not Limited To

• Under the supervision of the School Principal the IEP/Transition Coordinator is responsible for providing information regarding relevant federal, state, and local regulations governing special education (placements, timelines, notifications, IEPs, parental roles, reevaluations, and procedural safeguards).
• Lead and actively participate in the support team to ensure compliance with NYSED.
• Collaborate with Principal/Assistant Principal on human resources items including interviewing, hiring, orientation, and training of staff.
• Communicate any issues, needs, or positive observations to the principal and assist in the daily operations of the school.
• Assist the Principal/Assistant Principal with planning, maintaining, and implementing operational, building maintenance, curriculum, budgeting, staffing, or student needs necessary for program growth.
• Act as site supervisor in the absence of the Principal/Assistant Principal.
• Serve as the school’s liaison to the Committee on Special Education to ensure timely delivery of services and maintain IEP compliance by supporting classroom teacher implementation.
• Maintain current demographics and documents regarding all students on IEPs and those in the referral process (development, updating, annual reviews, and triennials).
• Complete all school intakes, including interviewing, contacting school districts and parents by reviewing IEP referrals to determine program eligibility.
• Attend Committee for Special Education meetings to edit IEPs, take minutes, and follow up with school staff to ensure compliance.
• Provide individual, family and group counseling to enhance coping skills and understanding of issues arising from developmental disabilities for assigned programs.
• Coordinate acquisition of equipment from school districts for Abilities First School for students (receive, disperse, maintain spreadsheet).
• Request IEP Program Review Meetings, coordinate with school districts for edits of IEPs or other needs, and request services from outside agencies when needed (BOCES).
• Participate in day-to-day school planning by attending Classroom Team Meetings, assisting in planning quarterly Professional Development Days, and supporting classroom activities as requested.
• Maintain documentation required by oversight agencies and/or service programs.
• Meet regularly to follow up on concerns and provide support, information and problem-solving services.
• Assist in appropriate service plan development reflecting…