Job Description

Description

Abilities First, Inc., has been making a difference in the lives of people with developmental disabilities for almost sixty years. We offer a wide variety of services including school and preschool programs, day habilitation, residential habilitation, community habilitation, and employment services.

Abilities First recognizes the value of diverse experiences, identities, and backgrounds to and does not discriminate in hiring. We are inclusive, welcoming and supportive of people of varying abilities, races, ethnicities, religions, socio-economic status, gender and gender identities. Abilities First is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Who We Need

Abilities First is seeking a patient, energetic, and passionate IEP/Resource Coordinator to join our Educational Learning Experience program in New Windsor.

This is an administrative position that serves as the liaison between school districts’ special education committees, the counties and our schools to assist pre-school staff in meeting the Individual Education Plan mandates.

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

Salary $60,667.00 - $61,667.00 a year

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

IEP Management

• Managing all IEP writing, progress reporting, amendments, annual reviews, triennials and compliance
• Ensuring timely delivery of all IEP services and obtaining necessary scripts for services.
• Assisting Therapy Coordinator with student account set up, access, assignments in Frontline/IEP Direct, Kinney and CPSE Portal
• Reviewing children’s progress notes prior to being released to families.
• Conducting CPSE meetings for assigned programs.
• Connecting families to community-based resources and providing advocacy services
• Annual Reviews
• Planning and coordinating all annual review meetings.
• Maintaining schedules of annual review meetings for the districts.
• Presenting annual review reports to the committee on special education
• Leading all teachers and therapists in annual review procedures.
• Attend Alliance meeting, & all county meetings

Evaluations

• Managing and scheduling evaluations and referrals
• Obtaining prior written notice, parental consent, and documents required for testing.
• Writing the evaluation summary for all sections using evaluations completed.
• Reviewing results of testing with parents
• Submitting reports to counties, school districts and parents via mail.
• Scheduling meetings with the district.
• Submitting STAC forms to the district for evaluation billing and monthly billing

Perks & Benefits:

• Time to Recharge – Personal, sick, and holidays built around the school calendar
• Health & Wellness – Medical, dental, and vision plans to keep you covered
• Plan for The Future – 401(k) with employer match and employer-paid life insurance
• Level Up Your Skills– Tuition reimbursement and online training through the College of Direct Support (and to boost your earning potential)
• Get Paid When You Need It – On Demand Pay gives you access to earnings as early as the next day
• Exclusive Extras – Employee discounts with Verizon, AT&T, Royal Carting, and more

Requirements

• M.S. Ed or Special Ed or Clinician (School Psychologist, NYS Licensed OT, PT, SLP, SW) experience working with children with developmental disabilities, IEP development and mandated service delivery models
• Excellent computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office applications with the ability to collect and organize data required
• The ability to work cooperatively and effectively with large numbers of professionals, superior communication skills
• Valid NYS driver's license deemed acceptable by our insurance carrier