The Springfield City School District, home to The John Legend Theatre, is seeking an IEP Writer for the 2026-2027 school year. We are a nationally ranked Division I District serving approximately 7,500 Pre-K through grade 12 students, in a vibrant learning community of 17 state of the art buildings in west-central Ohio. The Springfield City School District values the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body, faculty and staff. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure social and emotional learning growth for students with a wealth of opportunity, including a 1:1 initiative and the YouMedia Center, which is a digital learning lab offering students activities such as 3-D printing, graphic design, and videography. We are Wildcats!
The Student Services IEP Writer assists the Student Services Department with planning, organizing and writing
students' Individual Education Plans (IEP's) as well as accompanying required forms, attends IEP meetings and
serves on IEP or ETR teams as the required District Representative. The Student Services IEP Writer is to assist
in ensuring that a child with an identified disability who is attending an elementary or secondary educational
institution receives the appropriate specialized instruction and related services.
? Works in collaboration with teachers and district personnel to plan and write IEP's that build on student
? Designs and writes plans in alignment with the Springfield City School District's (SCSD) professional
? Provides IEP teams with draft IEPs 2 weeks prior to a meeting
? Disseminates and collects forms needed for Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to classroom teachers and
? Monitors IEP and evaluation due dates, numbers of student suspensions, dates to implement transition
plans and transfers of rights, and completion of all required paperwork
? Provides copies of IEP to parents at the meeting and a PWN to within 3 days of meetings using SameGoal
? Performs all assigned duties according to the policies, rules, and regulations of the Springfield City
Schools Board of Education and the Ohio Department of Education/Special Education Division and
complies with all Federal mandates as they apply to students with disabilities
? Engages in collaborative planning with colleagues; supporting building and District level programs
? Knowledge and proficiency in electronic document management (SameGoal) and student information
? Knowledge of differentiated instruction, child development principles, and a wide range of instructional
? Sound grasp of Ohio Learning Standards and Office of Exceptional Children Operating Standards
? Ability to maintain confidentiality, especially with regard to student information
? Work typically performed in a meeting setting, including virtual or phone conferences
? Potential for interactions with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals
Training is provided by the Springfield City School District at no cost to you.
Wage is $35.00 per hour.
Hours and days vary up to 28 hours per week and are assigned by Family Outreach Connections Coordinator
The Springfield City School District serves approximately 7,700 students pre-school through grade 12 in a vibrant learning community of 59,500 residents in west-central Ohio. The dedicated and professional staff includes over 500 certificated staff members and approximately 500 support personnel. We serve our students in 17 state of the art buildings.
Our students represent our whole community and we value the racial, ethnic and socioeconomic diversity of our student body. Our academic and extracurricular aim is to ensure academic growth for students at all abilities. We continue to innovate to support personalized, customized learning. While we offer unique options at all grade levels, our middle school and high school students have seen the most striking growth in educational options as we now allow students to blend traditional coursework, on-line coursework, and experiential learning.
