SY 26-27 Anticipated Case Manager

Chicago Public Schools
Chicago, IL
Category Education
Job Description
Case Manager Position responsible for fulfilling the responsibilities indicated below, including 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 be held accountable for ensuring all IDEA and Section 504 timelines are met, ensuring parental notices and consents for Full and Individual Evaluations and placements are processed and provided, and ensuring an interpreter is invited to all IEP and 504 conferences.

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
  • Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
  • Work-Life Balance: Supporting Your Personal and Professional Life
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