Out of District IEP Specialist

Coordinate, organize, and attend all IEP meetings for students placed in out-of-district programs and parentally placed private schools. Serve as the Local Education Agency (LEA) representative at assigned IEP meetings to ensure compliance with IDEA regulations, district procedures, and state mandates. Act as a liaison between the Pawtucket School Department, families, out-of-district placements, private schools, evaluators, and community agencies. Monitor and maintain compliance timelines for annual reviews, reevaluations, evaluations, placement reviews, and other mandated processes. Support reevaluations for students attending out-of-district placements and parentally placed private schools. Conduct student observations at out-of-district schools and other settings. Review and monitor special education documentation for accuracy and compliance with RI regulations and IDEA. Support Special Education Administration with data collection, reports, ESY documentation, meetings, and compliance submissions. Maintain organized records and collaborate with staff, families to support continuity of programming. Provide guidance and development of IEPs, alignment to student needs, and tracking progress toward goals. Assist principals and special education administration with placement reviews, transition planning, and programming decisions. Disseminate communication from the Special Education Administration Office to staff, families, and outside providers. Support staff with PowerSchool, Skyward, and other district systems related to special education documentation and compliance. Ensure compliance with Rhode Island Special Education Regulations, IDEA timelines, and district procedures.