Case Manager

About the Role

Noble is Chicago's highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools, serving 12,000 students across 17 campuses. We are seeking a Special Education Coordinator at Golder College Prep to ensure equitable and positive school experiences for all students.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% compliance with all IEPs/504s/FIEs
• Review and finalize IEPs/504s/FIEs and all necessary paperwork within appropriate timelines
• Create an IEP schedule and ensure proper notification of meetings have been sent along with procedural safeguards
• Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings
• Monitor special education services for accuracy and effectiveness
• Problem-solve with learning specialists when issues arise
• Maintain positive parent relationships by promptly responding to questions and concerns
• Manage referrals to consider full case studies from families, outside agencies, or staff
• Support and oversee related service providers in their paperwork and work with students (including school psychologist, nurse, speech pathologist, and social worker)
• Communicate any issues that arise with the principal and share with the network director of student services for support
• Support paraprofessionals in their work with students and teachers
• Oversee Bi-weekly Dashboard Review process and review learning specialist action plans
• Analyze quarterly assessment data to find trends and identify areas for growth
• Ultimately see oneself as responsible for learning outcomes for all students on the caseloads
• Complete position allocation appeal paperwork for CPS as necessary
• Collaborate with teachers and Academic Team members to discuss action plans for struggling students and programmatic changes

Ideal Qualifications

• An unwavering belief that all students can succeed in high school and college, and lead exemplary lives
• Proven track record of ambitious results in previous roles
• Self-awareness, a regular practice of reflection, and a desire to continuously improve
• Follow through, attention to detail, and a belief that "sweating the small stuff" matters
• A passion for organization and completing paperwork with fidelity
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for facilitating IEP and 504 meetings
• 3+ years experience working in the special education field
• A results-oriented history of personal achievement
• A data-driven mindset

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required
• Illinois Teaching License (PEL or ELS) with Learning Behavior Specialist I endorsement (LBSI) or out-of-state equivalent of a Special Education teaching license
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis
• LBS1 (Illinois Special Education Certification)

Compensation

Compensation for this position falls between $78,000 and $97,000 per year, which represents the average for staff in this role. Factors such as years of experience and skill sets may impact placement within, or outside, this range.