Summary

Lionsgate Academy is a public charter school open to students of all abilities in grades 7 through 12. Lionsgate’s programming is inclusively designed to address the unique learning needs of students living on the autism spectrum as well as students with other learning differences.

Description

POSITION PURPOSE:

To manage students IEPs by collaborating with IEP team members, administering evaluations, ensuring IEP services and instruction are provided effectively, and working directly with students to support their IEP goals.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Communicate and advocate for students with IEP team members including staff and families, through in person meetings, via email, and by telephone

  • Schedule student focused meetings through management of an online calendar

  • Track timelines for due process dates and organize due process paperwork

  • Monitor due process documents for accuracy and compliance

  • Collaborate with teachers, educational assistants, related service providers, and families

  • Provide direct instruction and support towards student IEP goals, Including: data towards IEP goals & ESY qualification

  • Schedule, plan, and facilitate IEP team meetings and case conferences

  • Schedule, plan, conduct, and write special education evaluations based on due process deadlines

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Possession of a valid Minnesota Teaching License in the appropriate licensure area through Minnesota Professional Educator Licensing and Standards Board (PELSB): Special Education

  • If not currently licensed, must be willing and eligible to apply for an Out of Field Permission or Tier 1 or 2 Teaching License