Case Manager (.5)

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
Category Education
Job Description
Role Overview

The Case Manager position is responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities of a local school district representative and 504 Coordinator, ensuring compliance with IDEA and Section 504 timelines, and providing support to students with disabilities and their families.

What You Will Do

The Case Manager will serve as the local school district representative at required meetings, fulfill roles and responsibilities outlined in the ODLSS Procedural Manual, and ensure parental notices and consents are processed and provided in a timely manner.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's or Master's degree in special education, a valid Professional Educator License, and two or more years of experience in special education. Strong knowledge of federal and state laws, CPS resources, and intervention and assessment strategies is also required.

Requirements

  • Completion of a Bachelor's or Master's degree in special education or a Master's degree in educational administration
  • A valid Professional Educator License in one of the following areas: Special Education (PK-Age 21) endorsement or School Support Personnel endorsement with a supervisory endorsement
  • Two or more years of experience in special education
  • Expertise in special education curriculum and service provision
  • Knowledge of general education curriculum
  • Demonstrated understanding of the individual needs of students with disabilities from a variety of language and cultural backgrounds
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding the delivery of special education and related services
  • Knowledge and understanding of CPS resources
  • Knowledge of intervention and assessment strategies for disabled and non-disabled students
  • Knowledge of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS or RTI)
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, governmental and community agencies, and employers
  • Ability to problem-solve, work on a team, use data to guide work, and clearly communicate to multiple stakeholders
  • Demonstrated expertise in customer service, consensus building, and use of problem solving skills and strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills

Benefits

  • Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
  • Medical Plan Options
  • Pharmacy
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Behavioral Health & EAP
  • Employee Wellness Program
  • Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Life and Disability Insurance
  • Pension Plans
  • Supplemental Retirement Plans (403(b) and 457(b))
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Spot Pet Insurance
  • Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
  • Paid Leave
  • Sick Leave
  • Vacation Days
  • Parental Leaves
  • Short-Term Disability
  • Religious Holidays
  • Leaves
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