Local Education Agency Representative

Overview Join a Team That Changes Lives For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we're here to create real change - helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives. Now, we're looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives - including your own. You'll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters. At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer: 1. Generous Paid Time Off 2. Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages 3. Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay 4. Paid On-the-Job Training 5. Tuition Reimbursement 6. Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth 7. Flexible Schedules 8. Retirement Savings Plan Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today. Job Description Elwyn seeks a Local Education Agency (LEA) Representative who is legally responsible for ensuring that every child's IEP is appropriate, compliant, and implemented on behalf of Elwyn. The LEA Representative is the special education expert and is fully responsible for the development and the administrative oversight of Individualized Education Programs (IEP) for preschool early intervention in the City of Philadelphia and/or the City of Chester per PA Chapter 14 and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) requirements. The LEA Representative determines special education services, supplemental supports, and appropriate placement decisions based on Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and least restrictive environment (LRE). This position ensures that the basic tenantsofeducational law,quality service delivery, compliance,andfamily engagement areconsistentlymet.The LEA serves as a regionalteam leader andensures that eligible preschool children are receiving quality servicesin accordance withtheir Individualized Educational Plan. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. LEA rep is one of the primary contacts for families of children receiving Early Intervention services and provide ongoing administrative oversight of the implementation of the IEPs for children on their caseload and orient new families to preschool early intervention and Elwyn's philosophy and mission 2. In conjunction with the Child Education Coordinator as one of the primary contacts for service providers; the LEA provides guidance and support 3. Demonstrate the ability to understand and thoroughly communicate to parents/guaridan their rights and procedural safeguards under the PA Department of Education's (PDE) Procedural Safeguards Notice 4. Work alongside Child Education Coordinator to ensure IEP meeting compliance by scheduling, coordinating, and facilitating IEP meetings 5. Write IEPs in collaboration with service therapists, preschool teachers, and family members 6. Collect outside evaluations related to the child's needs to ensure that the IEP team and service delivery teams have all pertinent information in planning for appropriate services for the child 7. Ensure accurate interpretation and implementation of evaluation instruments and assessment techniques used in preschool early intervention programs through the review of assessment reports in accordance with best practices and industry standards 8. Authorize the provision of compensatory education, including, but not limited to, determining how compensatory education will be provided 9. Oversee and examine ongoing progress monitoring activities to ensure the child's meaningful educational progress is maintained 10. Work collaboratively with regional teams to maintain data systems including, but not limited to, maintaining educational records according to set timelines, electronic data entry of demographic information relative to children on case oad and IEP data fields in order to ensure accurate and reliable data 11. Coordinate and participate in the transitions of children from the (0-3) program to Elwyn Early Learning Services and from Elwyn Early Learning Services to Philadelphia School District 12. Attend various outreach meetings, such as transition to kindergarten, child find events 13. Ensure that bi-annual re-evaluations are completed according to state guidelines, and initiate and review bi-annual reevaluations with case manager 14. Ensure correct discharge procedures are followed via caseload management 15. Participate in the dispute resolution process as needed 16. Ensure that all separate forms for Approved Private School (APS) children, the 4010 and 4011 applications are completed as children leave the APS Program, and forward it to the appropriate school district personnel 17. Participate in weekly community regional team meetings 18. Participate in ongoing trainings offered throughout the year, as applicable, related to caseload children's diagnoses and/or needs 19. Perform other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education Current Pennsylvania Teaching Certificate in Special Education required Two (2) years' experience in an educational setting developing, writing, and implementing IEPs, preferably in early childhood Demonstrated working knowledge of federal and state Special Education regulations including Act 212, IDEA 2014, and PA Chapter 14 Knowledge of records maintenance, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and confidentiality rules, practices, and methods preferred Demonstrates working knowledge of current issues in early childhood education, including current best practices and special education methodologies as they relate to Early Intervention Group leadership skills Demonstrate understanding of early childhood development principles and practices Demonstrate effective problem solving and decision making skills, clear communication and appropriate interpersonal interactions to build and maintain positive, professional working relationships with little or no need for direct supervision Demonstrate ability to work effectively as part of a team Must possess excellent customer interaction, collaboration, presentation, and written and verbal communication skills Demonstrated intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint