Case Manager

Serving as the local school district representative

• Serving as the local school district representative at all required meetings under the IDEA
• Serving as the 504 Coordinator for all meetings under Section 504

Roles & Responsibilities

Fulfilling all the Roles & Responsibilities delineated in the ODLSS Procedural Manual for the local school district representative

Ensuring timelines

• Ensuring all IDEA and Section 504 timelines are met

Parental notices and consents

• Ensuring 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

Interpreters and meetings

• Sending parents/guardians copy of draft IEP materials and if applicable paraprofessional, ESY, and Learning Environment Intervention forms, along with copies of all other conducted evaluations and any other collected data at least five school days prior to the meeting
• Ensuring an interpreter is invited to all IEP and 504 conferences (including initial and reevaluation eligibility determination meetings, and annual reviews) for parents who are limited English proficient

Referrals and evaluations

• Convening and chairing IEP and 504 conferences (including initial and reevaluation eligibility determination meetings, and annual reviews) and acting as the District Representative
• Coordinating all referrals for a Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) to ensure that all required components are addressed and that the process is completed within 60 school days after receiving signed parental consent, including but not limited to, referrals for Assistive Technology/Alternative-Augmentative Communication evaluations or functional behavioral assessments (FBAs)

Finalizing and communicating plans

• Ensuring that IEP teams are utilizing qualitative and quantitative data when making service decisions in the development of an IEP
• Finalizing each student’s IEP or 504 Plan in the SSM at the meeting and providing the student’s parents/guardians with a copy

Data entry and services

• Ensuring that all relevant student data is entered into SSM in a timely manner
• Arranging special education and related services for a student within the school in accordance with the students IEP and contacting ODLSS to arrange assignment in another school if necessary to implement the IEP

Consultation and training

• Consulting with the ODLSS District Representative regarding students who require low-incidence services or regarding problems that develop in the implementation of procedures
• Training and supporting school staff regarding the implementation of the IDEA and Section 504 requirements

Professional development and meetings

• Attending all ODLSS professional development and meetings targeted at supporting the case manager/local school district representative

Programming and scheduling

• In collaboration with the principal, overseeing and ensuring the implementation of all IEPs and 504 Plans for each student with disabilities in the school
• Assisting the school’s scheduler/programmer with programming all students with disabilities in accordance with their IEPs
• In collaboration with the principal, scheduling paraprofessionals in accordance with students’ IEPs and 504 Plans

Qualifications

• Type Of Education: Completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education or a Master’s degree in educational administration
• Type Of Experience And Number Of Years: Two or more years of experience in special education

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Expertise in special education curriculum and service provision
• 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
• Problem-solving, teamwork, data-driven decision-making, and clear communication skills

Benefits

Health & Wellness: Your Care, Your Choice
CPS Is Committed To Providing Comprehensive Health Coverage To Our Employees And Their Eligible Dependents. You'll Have Access To a Variety Of Choices To Best Fit Your Needs
Medical Plan Options
Pharmacy
Dental
Vision
Behavioral Health & EAP
Employee Wellness Program
Financial Security: Planning for Today and Tomorrow
We understand the importance of financial stability, which is why CPS offers strong retirement and savings options:
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
CPS values the well-being of its employees and offers competitive paid time off policies:
Paid Leave
Sick Leave
Vacation Days
Parental Leaves
Short-Term Disability
Religious Holidays
Leaves
Reference the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.