Long-Term Substitute Special Education IEP Facilitator

Long-Term Substitute Special Education IEP Facilitator

• Position Type:
  High School Teaching/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted: 8/27/2026
• Location:
  
  Lake Forest High School
• Date Available:
  
  09/21/2026
• Closing Date: 09/11/2026

Lake Forest High School District 115 is seeking a Long-Term Subsitute Special Education IEP Facilitator for the approximate dates listed below.

• September 21, 2026 - October 16, 2026

The Special Education IEP Facilitator writes, manages and implements Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for all students on their caseload to ensure students receive a free and appropriate education and related services. The Special Education IEP Facilitator ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations specific to special education processes, policies and procedures. They also develop and implement differentiated lesson plans aligned to students' needs, learning styles, and IEP goals for assigned learning strategies resource periods.

The number of students assigned to the Special Education IEP Facilitator will fluctuate yearly depending on the number of learning strategies resource periods assigned.

Education, Experience, and Licensure

• Illinois State Board of Education Professional Educator License - LBS1 Special Educator endorsement or related field preferred
• Possesses strong knowledge of curriculum design, strategies, and assessment regarding Illinois State standards and behavioral principles
• Previous teaching experience and writing IEPs preferred
• Ability to initiate Non-Violent Crisis Intervention techniques, including physical restraints and time out with students

• Share the District's core beliefs around inclusive practices and promote inclusive practices for students with disabilities when appropriate
• Serve as the case manager for assigned students
• Develop and implement differentiated lesson plans aligned to students' needs, learning styles, and IEP goals for assigned learning strategies resource periods.
• Build student schedules to ensure IEP goals, transition plans and student needs are represented
• Complete draft IEP paperwork and share with administration and parents according to District, state and federal requirements
• Collaborate with students, parents, and faculty to prepare all components of legally defensible Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) except related services goals and present levels
• Interpret and utilize data from Star, SAT suite of assessments as well as other academic, functional and social emotional assessments to develop measurable and attainable IEP goals
• Facilitate and/or attend IEP meetings, IEP amendment meetings, domain meetings, 8th grade articulation meetings, attendance meetings, Manifestation Determination Review meetings, and evaluation meetings and serve as the LEA when appropriate
• Develop a data collection system, monitor progress and share data with IEP Facilitators and other Related Services Staff (i.e., assessments, interventions, data charts, rubric data, etc.) for updating IEP goals
• Engage students in developing Student Led IEPs by meeting with students prior to IEP meetings in order to gain student perspective, identify their role in the meeting, and answer any question the student may have regarding their IEP
• Meet with students to complete transition assessments, develop IEPs, and to review and monitor progress including grades, IEP goals, and attendance
• Conduct quarterly IEP goal benchmarks for students assigned in collaboration with other special education faculty and related services
• Distribute key information with faculty regarding students needs including but not limited to the IEP at a Glance, Behavioral Intervention Plan, and any changes made throughout the course of the school year
• Meet with students, as necessary, in order to monitor progress, problem solve, and to provide assistance
• Support students who are in crisis with collaboration with the related service staff members, faculty and administration in problem solving meetings
• Communicate with parents regarding matters related to the student's IEP
• Assist with completing the necessary paperwork to maintain accurate reporting (i.e., FACT forms, DRS, change forms, etc)
• Attend problem solving, reentry, and referral meetings for students on caseload
• Complete the Summary of Performance for students on caseload who have met graduation requirements and who are accepting their high school diploma
• Collaborate and share key information with outside providers
• Collaborate with other specialists…