Case Manager

The Case Manager position is committed to fulfilling the responsibilities of serving as the local school district representative at all required meetings under the IDEA and serving as the 504 Coordinator for all meetings under Section 504. The Case Manager will ensure all IDEA and Section 504 timelines are met, and parental notices and consents are processed and provided in the native language where feasible. They will also ensure an interpreter is invited to all IEP and 504 conferences for parents who are limited English proficient.

What You Will Do

The Case Manager will convene and chair IEP and 504 conferences, ensure IEP teams utilize qualitative and quantitative data when making service decisions, and finalize each student's IEP or 504 Plan in the SSM at the meeting. They will also arrange special education and related services for a student within the school in accordance with the student's IEP and contact ODLSS to arrange assignment in another school if necessary.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful in this role, the Case Manager must possess expertise in special education curriculum and service provision, knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations, and strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

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 (PEL) 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