PT Case Manager

About the role

The Case Manager position at Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is dedicated to supporting students with disabilities by ensuring they receive high-quality, specially designed instructional supports and services within their least restrictive environment. This role is solely committed to fulfilling the responsibilities outlined below and does not include a stipend.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the local school district representative at all required meetings under the IDEA and as the 504 Coordinator for all meetings under Section 504.
• Fulfill all roles and responsibilities delineated in the ODLSS Procedural Manual for the local school district representative.
• Ensure all IDEA and Section 504 timelines are met.
• Process and provide all parental notices and consents for Full and Individual Evaluations and placements in the native language where feasible, and place them in student temporary files.
• Send parents/guardians copies of draft IEP materials, paraprofessional forms, ESY, Learning Environment Intervention forms, evaluations, and other collected data at least five school days prior to the meeting.
• Ensure an interpreter is invited to all IEP and 504 conferences for parents who are limited English proficient.
• Coordinate all referrals for Full and Individual Evaluations (FIE) to ensure completion within 60 school days after receiving signed parental consent, including referrals for Assistive Technology, Alternative-Augmentative Communication evaluations, or functional behavioral assessments (FBAs).
• Convene and chair IEP and 504 conferences, including initial and reevaluation eligibility determination meetings and annual reviews, acting as the District Representative.
• Ensure IEP teams utilize qualitative and quantitative data when making service decisions.
• Finalize each student’s IEP or 504 Plan in the SSM at the meeting and provide parents/guardians with a copy.
• Ensure all relevant student data is entered into SSM in a timely manner.
• Arrange special education and related services within the school in accordance with students' IEPs, and contact ODLSS to arrange assignments in another school if necessary.
• Consult with the ODLSS District Representative regarding students requiring low-incidence services or regarding implementation issues.
• Oversee and ensure the implementation of all IEPs and 504 Plans for students with disabilities in collaboration with the principal.
• Train and support school staff regarding IDEA and Section 504 requirements.
• Attend all ODLSS professional development and meetings targeted at supporting the case manager/local school district representative.
• Assist the school’s scheduler/programmer with programming all students with disabilities in accordance with their IEPs.
• Schedule paraprofessionals in collaboration with the principal, in accordance with students’ IEPs and 504 Plans.

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.

Skills

• Expertise in special education curriculum and service provision.
• Knowledge of general education curriculum.
• Demonstrated understanding of the individual needs of students with disabilities from diverse language and cultural backgrounds.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding 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.
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills.

Benefits

Health & Wellness

• Comprehensive health coverage options for employees and eligible dependents, including medical, pharmacy, dental, vision, behavioral health, and EAP.
• Employee Wellness Program.

Financial Security

• 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

• Competitive paid time off policies, including paid leave, sick leave, vacation days, parental leaves, short-term disability, and religious holidays.

Refer to the Chicago Public Schools: A Comprehensive Benefits Overview or the benefits handbook for comprehensive details.

Pay

Salary range: $64,469.94 to $82,839.39.

Primary location: North/Northwest Side - 2103 North Lamon Avenue (Henry D Lloyd School).