Montgomery County Educational Service Center is hiring: IEP Writer in Springfiel

IEP Writer Position

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!
POSITION SUMMARY: 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Works in collaboration with teachers and district personnel to plan and write IEP's that build on student strengths, address educational needs and include standards-based goals
Designs and writes plans in alignment with the Springfield City School District's (SCSD) professional development, best practices and resources
Provides IEP teams with draft IEPs 2 weeks prior to a meeting
Elicits parent input for IEPs or evaluations
Contact parents and team members to schedule IEP meetings
Completes, documents and disseminates parent notices through SameGoal
Disseminates and collects forms needed for Individual Education Plans (IEPs) to classroom teachers and related service providers
Maintains caseload database of student IEP and evaluation dates
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
Attends, participates in and facilitates IEP meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Maintains a professional demeanor; exemplifying responsible leadership
Maintains the confidentiality of student records
Engages in collaborative planning with colleagues; supporting building and District level programs
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's Degree
Must hold a current Intervention Specialist license
Desire for part-time work
Knowledge and proficiency in electronic document management (SameGoal) and student information systems
Knowledge of differentiated instruction, child development principles, and a wide range of instructional and intervention strategies
Sound grasp of Ohio Learning Standards and Office of Exceptional Children Operating Standards
Effective time management skills
REQUIRED ABILITIES:
Ability to collect, organize and disseminate data
Ability to organize and manage time effectively
Ability to maintain confidentiality, especially with regard to student information
Ability to communicate and engage with students, families and staff
ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS:
Work typically performed in a meeting setting, including virtual or phone conferences
Assignments may require adherence to strict guidelines and timelines
Potential for interactions with aggressive, disruptive and/or unruly individuals
Potential for exposure to extreme temperatures
Potential for exposure to blood borne pathogens and communicable diseases
What We Offer: 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