Student Services Facilitator

Title:
Student Services Facilitator

Reports To:
Director of Student Services

Department:
Student Services

Classification: 10 Month

FLSA Status:
Non exempt

Student Services Facilitator serves as the LEA serving two of our K-4 buildings.

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with one of the following:
  • LBS I
  • School Social Work (SSW) endorsement
  • School Counseling endorsement
  • School Psychologist endorsement
  • Speech Language Pathologist endorsement
• A completed/submitted online application, resume, and letters of recommendation as required on the online application.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• The ability to speak a foreign language is preferred.

• Prepares for and facilitates 504 meetings, special education meetings and other assignments.
• Facilitates and participates in IEP meetings to determine the eligibility and appropriate planning for students who require special education programs and services as the Local Education Representative (LEA).
• Interprets and integrates data and develops school programs to meet the special needs of students.
• Assists in the development of forms and procedures to guide the Individual Education Plan Team process.
• Assists in the review of information and/or completes evaluations of students as needed in the identification of children who are disabled under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and assists in developing interventions and/or accommodations as needed.
• Consults and collaborates with parents, teachers and outside agencies in providing services for students.
• Consults with parents, teachers and other staff members in developing and implementing plans.
• Collaborates with community agencies/organizations to connect students with community resources.
• Consults with staff in development and management of special education programs.
• Consults with teachers, parents and/or administrators regarding students transitioning from elementary to middle school and from middle school to high school.
• Consults with the education team to develop appropriate recommendations and programs for students.
• Determines academic, social and behavioral functioning as it pertains to the school environment.
• Documents student contact, including medical assistance (MA) billings.
• Participates in planning and decision-making as a member of Individual Education Plan teams and other decision-making teams as necessary.
• Reviews results of individual student performance at the District's kindergarten screening and communicates results to the child's parents and District Administration.
• Reminds staff of when reevaluations, such as Individual Education Plan assessments, are due.
• Responsible for arriving at multiple worksites which usually means driving between various work sites.

As per current State Law and the District’s current collective bargaining agreement.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. The District reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.