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IEP Facilitator (Temporary Position) at Riverside Unified School District (RUSD)

Application Deadline

6/27/2021 4:00 PM Pacific

Date Posted
6/11/2021
Number of Openings
3
Salary
Add'l Salary Info
$101,397 - $118,620
Length of Work Year
200 Work Days
Employment Type
Full Time

About the Employer

With schools dating back to the 1870s, the award-winning Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) is now the 16th largest school district in California. RUSD educates nearly 42,000 students across 50 schools in Riverside. The District serves a large portion of Riverside as well as the unincorporated areas of Highgrove and Woodcrest. RUSD is led by its 13th Superintendent, Dr. Sonia Llamas and is governed by a Board of Education comprised of publicly elected officials who serve five different trustee areas.

Requirements / Qualifications

Under the direction of the Director, Pupil Services/Special Education Local Plan Area; participate in routine Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team meetings, in the capacity of an Administrator/Designee, qualified to supervise the provision of specially designed instruction, to meet the unique needs of individuals with exceptional needs. • Serve as administrator of the IEP Team, as needed. • Represent the school district with the authority to make decisions on behalf of the school district and commit its resources, and be able to ensure that services will be provided as are set out in the IEP. • Facilitate the development of a legally defensible IEP in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines. • Prepare for IEP meetings by analyzing documentation and reports of students, conducting student observations, and participating in conversations with stakeholders. • Assist teachers and case carriers, as needed, to schedule meetings and prepare draft individualized programs for pupils. Please see attached job description for a complete listing of job responsibilities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish • Training or experience in conflict resolution and group facilitation EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Master’s Degree or equivalent • Administrative experience preferred • Any combination equivalent to: professional development and demonstrated knowledge of special education programs, requirements and procedures and demonstrated ability to work well with staff, pupils, parents, and teachers. Please submit the following documents in Edjoin: Resume 3 current letter of recommendation within the last past 12 months Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for) Please note RUSD will NOT accept any documents via email, fax or U.S. Mail. Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin.

Requirements / Qualifications

Under the direction of the Director, Pupil Services/Special Education Local Plan Area; participate in routine Individualized Education Program (IEP) Team meetings, in the capacity of an Administrator/Designee, qualified to supervise the provision of specially designed instruction, to meet the unique needs of individuals with exceptional needs. • Serve as administrator of the IEP Team, as needed. • Represent the school district with the authority to make decisions on behalf of the school district and commit its resources, and be able to ensure that services will be provided as are set out in the IEP. • Facilitate the development of a legally defensible IEP in accordance with district, state, and federal guidelines. • Prepare for IEP meetings by analyzing documentation and reports of students, conducting student observations, and participating in conversations with stakeholders. • Assist teachers and case carriers, as needed, to schedule meetings and prepare draft individualized programs for pupils. Please see attached job description for a complete listing of job responsibilities.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: • Ability to speak, read, and write in Spanish • Training or experience in conflict resolution and group facilitation EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: • Master’s Degree or equivalent • Administrative experience preferred • Any combination equivalent to: professional development and demonstrated knowledge of special education programs, requirements and procedures and demonstrated ability to work well with staff, pupils, parents, and teachers. Please submit the following documents in Edjoin: Resume 3 current letter of recommendation within the last past 12 months Letter of Introduction (must be specific to the job position you are applying for) Please note RUSD will NOT accept any documents via email, fax or U.S. Mail. Candidates invited to interview will be contacted via email Edjoin.

Comments and Other Information

The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, ethnicity, parental status, pregnancy status, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, political affiliation, retaliation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, Title IX, contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Compliance Officer & Title IX Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, or by email at rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951) 788-7135 ex. 80426 , or by email at drmarshall@riversideunified.org. For Title II, please contact Kiersten Reno-Frausto, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503 or by email at kfrausto@riversideunified.org. For 504 Coordinator, please contact Paul Defoe, CWA Manager, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301 or by email at pdefoe@riversideunified.org and for CCR Title 5, please contact Mr. Timothy Walker, Assistant Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501 or by email at twalker@riversideunified.org. Copies of RUSD’s policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, and Title IX Rights and Protection are available HERE and upon request.

Comments and Other Information


The Riverside Unified School District is committed to ensuring equal, fair, and meaningful access to employment and education services. RUSD does not discriminate in any employment practice, education program, or educational activity on the basis and/or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics of age, ancestry, ethnicity, parental status, pregnancy status, color, mental or physical disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical information, nationality, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, political affiliation, retaliation, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or any other basis prohibited by California state and federal nondiscrimination laws respectively. Not all bases of discrimination will apply to both education services and employment. For any questions, concerns, or to file a complaint regarding discrimination, intimidation, harassment (including sexual harassment), bullying, Title IX, contact your school site principal and/or the District’s Compliance Officer & Title IX Coordinator: Raúl Ayala, Director of Pupil Services, 5700 Arlington Avenue Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83030, or by email at rayala@riversideunified.org and/or David Marshall, Resolution Officer, 3380 14th Street Riverside, CA 92501, (951) 788-7135 ex. 80426 , or by email at drmarshall@riversideunified.org. For Title II, please contact Kiersten Reno-Frausto, SELPA Director, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83503 or by email at kfrausto@riversideunified.org. For 504 Coordinator, please contact Paul Defoe, CWA Manager, 5700 Arlington Ave. Riverside, CA, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83301 or by email at pdefoe@riversideunified.org and for CCR Title 5, please contact Mr. Timothy Walker, Assistant Superintendent, Pupil Services & SELPA, 5700 Arlington Ave Riverside, CA 92504, (951) 352-1200 ex. 83501 or by email at twalker@riversideunified.org. Copies of RUSD’s policies including Uniform Complaint Procedures, Sexual Harassment, Nondiscrimination, and Title IX Rights and Protection are available HERE and upon request.