Special Education Case Manager

About the role

EnCircle is seeking a Special Education Case Manager to support students ages 5 to 22 with disabilities and challenging behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a mandated reporter of suspected or reported child or adult abuse and neglect.
• Adhere to all related school, division, agency, and state policy, procedure, protocol, or legal requirements.
• Report all student injuries, accidents, illnesses, or immediate safety threats directly to school administration as soon as possible.
• Report non-safety concerns related to the preservation of student rights and dignity to supervisor as soon as possible.
• Create and maintain the school calendar with IEP due dates.
• Verify that all enrolled students have a current, signed IEP, and triennial evaluation on file and coordinate with the public school to obtain missing or incomplete documents.
• Provide LEA representatives with the necessary information to develop annual IEPs and addendums/amendments as needed.
• Participate in IEP meetings with public school representatives, teachers, school administration, and other relevant professionals to develop and review individualized education plans.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to gather students’ academic and behavior data, to be entered into the Present level of Performance.
• Collaborate with teachers and staff to develop data-driven goals to share with LEA for the IEP.
• Contribute to the IEP as needed for transition planning for students aged 14 and older.
• Create and distribute the IEP-at-a-Glance as directed.
• Collaborate with the School Testing Coordinator and work as a backup for testing; provide testing accommodation to the staff for State and District testing.
• Support students as needed during the school day when requested by teachers, administrators, or at the student’s request.
• Set up IEP progress reports and collaborate with teachers to prepare clear and accurate reports.
• Collaborate with teachers, instructional coaches, and instructional technology resource teachers to implement instructional strategies in the classroom that support progress towards mastery of student IEP goals.
• Support Assistant Teachers and Educational Aides in conducting appropriate instructional exercises to support IEP goals.
• Collaborate with Student Support Professionals and BCBAs/Behavior Specialists to support IEP goals as appropriate.
• Coordinate with related services providers to facilitate the delivery of services and maintain a detailed log documenting the dates and times services are provided.
• Advocate for the students’ needs within the school to ensure appropriate accommodations and services are provided.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records of IEP meetings, progress monitoring data, and communication with parents, staff, outside service providers, and LEA representatives.
• Support students in advocating for their own educational needs and preferences through programs such as “I’m Determined” to work toward students participating in their IEP meetings.
• Collaborate and meet with Principals regularly to maintain the fidelity of all IEP records.
• Research, identify, and present to direct supervisor relevant professional development opportunities to support individual growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s degree preferred.
• Current and renewable Virginia teaching license with a Special Education endorsement required.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience working with diverse students with diverse disabilities and backgrounds.
• Ability to serve as a mandated reporter of suspected or reported child and adult abuse and neglect.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information and records in adherence with applicable agency/school policy and applicable laws and regulations.
• Demonstrates excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with students and families, staff, colleagues, stakeholders, and community members.
• Valid Virginia Drivers’ License and proof of insurance.
• Satisfactory Driving Record in compliance with Driver Requirement Policy.
• Ability to work assigned schedule.
• Basic computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to observe health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Ability to drive and maintain a "clean driving record" is critical due to the driving responsibilities of this position.

Skills

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students and families, staff, colleagues, stakeholders, and community members.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and staff information and records in adherence with applicable agency/school policy and applicable laws and regulations.
• Ability to serve as a mandated reporter of suspected or reported child and adult abuse and neglect.
• Ability to work assigned schedule.
• Ability to observe health and safety regulations.
• Ability to drive and maintain a "clean driving record" is critical due to the driving responsibilities of this position.

Benefits

• Competitive pay starting at $62,000.
• Health coverage options: medical, dental, vision, disability, life, accident, hospital, critical illness, pet.
• Financial benefits: 401(k) with match, retention bonus, early wage access via DailyPay.
• Time off & well-being support: generous PTO, paid holidays, employee assistance program, chaplain services, educational assistance, professional development, Calm app access (for you, friends & family).

Pay

• $62,000 starting salary.

Schedule

Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm.

Driving Specific

• Must not have any of the following violations within the last 5 years:
• Reckless driving, including speeding 20mph or more over the posted speed limit.
• Driving under the influence/impaired/intoxicated or refusing a blood/breath test.
• Manslaughter or negligent homicide.
• Driving after being declared a habitual offender.
• Driving on a suspended or revoked license.
• Driving a commercial motor vehicle while disqualified, under the influence, with a blood alcohol level of .04 or higher, refusing a blood/breath test, or violating an out-of-service order.
• Injuring a person while racing - felony.
• Failure to stop at the scene of a crash where there is injury, death, or property damage of $1000 or more.
• Emergency vehicle violation - death.
• Vehicular assault or willful stopping, impeding, or damaging a vehicle.
• Blocking access to the service facility.
• Attempting to elude police.
• Operating an unsafe vehicle.
• Vulnerable Road User – Death.
• Must not have any of the following violations within the last 3 years:
• Passing a stopped school bus.
• Careless driving.
• Three or more minor moving violations within the last three years.