CASE MANAGER-SPECIAL PROGRAMS

About the role

The Special Programs Case Manager will be responsible for coordinating Special Education, Section 504 and Dyslexia Programs in compliance with federal, state and district requirements for assigned campus(es) at the district and ensuring provision of effective instructional and related services per IEPs and 504 plans developed based on individual student needs. The position is based in a Harmony campus and requires on-site presence during regular business hours, may require assignment to multiple campuses depending on need and caseload, involves light work with occasional light lifting, nights and weekend activities occasionally required, may involve prolonged desk work, and may require excessive travel.

Responsibilities

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Manages the IEP and 504 process in all aspects, including initial and re-evaluations, all required meetings, documentation and reporting, and compliance with all applicable laws and policies for assigned campus(es) at the district.
• Plans, prepares, and facilitates ARD/504 meetings, and serves as a member of the Admission, Review and Dismissal/504 Committee.
• Participates in placement decisions based on educational, sociological and physiological data presented to the committee.
• Establishes new objectives based on the findings of the evaluation team to be presented as recommendations to the ARD Committee.
• Monitors and supports the school’s compliance to timelines and state and federal regulations.
• Responds to inquiries or complaints from parents in a timely manner.
• Assists regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for mainstreamed students.
• Trains teachers of special population, general education teachers and other staff and ensure they understand and comply with confidentiality of students in accordance with both state and federal laws.
• Participates in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Assists school administration in scheduling classes for SPED instruction.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of staff development and in-service programs pertaining to special education.
• Monitors SPED/504 students’ academic progress that is reflected in the formative and summative evaluations to ensure students meet desired educational goals and uses assessment results to coordinate SPED instruction and schedule.
• Compiles, maintains, submits and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required by the district, state and federal laws.
• Ensures SPED classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized and conducive to learning, with accessibility to all students.
• Establishes and maintains communication, both written and oral, with parents, students, principals, and teachers to keep them informed of student progress.
• Collaborates with district