Case Manager

The Case Manager position is solely committed to fulfilling the responsibilities indicated below. This position differs from a person at the school being assigned the duty/role of Case Manager that allows for the receipt of a stipend. The Case Manager position does not include a stipend. The Case Manager will be held accountable for the following responsibilities: 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, fulfilling all the Roles & Responsibilities delineated in the ODLSS Procedural Manual for the local school district representative, ensuring all IDEA and Section 504 timelines are met, and ensuring that all parental notices and consents for Full and Individual Evaluations and placements are processed and provided in the native language where feasible and placed in the student temporary files.

What You Will Do

The Case Manager will serve as the local school district representative at all required meetings under the IDEA and serve as the 504 Coordinator for all meetings under Section 504. The Case Manager will fulfill all the Roles & Responsibilities delineated in the ODLSS Procedural Manual for the local school district representative, ensure all IDEA and Section 504 timelines are met, and ensure that all parental notices and consents for Full and Individual Evaluations and placements are processed and provided in the native language where feasible and placed in the student temporary files.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Case Manager must possess the following qualifications: 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education or a Master’s degree in educational administration
• 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