Special Education Case Manager - Part Time

Job Type

This position is a .5 FTE position. 20 hours/week.

Position Purpose

Responsible for facilitating IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities Education Act) related meetings for instructional planning for special education students; monitoring and evaluating student progress and behavior; researching, obtaining, and providing instructional materials for special education services; serving as an IDEA resource for students, parents, and District personnel.

Responsibilities

• Administers a variety of evaluative tools (e.g., developmental testing programs, subject specific assessments, etc.) to assess student competency levels and develop individual learning plans.
• Analyze student progress towards objectives, expectations, and goals (e.g., behavioral, motor development and communication skills, academic needs, vocational abilities, etc.) to provide feedback to students, parents, and administration.
• Develop Behavior Support Plans (BSPs) or Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs) as needed. Lead meetings to develop behavioral management system for students.
• Prepare a variety of written materials (e.g., grades, attendance, anecdotal records, IEPs, progress reports, data sheets, lesson plans, evaluations, etc.) to document student progress and meet mandated requirements.
• Collaborate with parents, instructional staff, other school personnel (e.g., OT, PT, Speech Pathologist, School Psychologist, etc.) to improve the quality of student outcomes and achieve student educational plan objectives.
• Inform parents and legal guardians of student progress to communicate expectations, student achievements, develop methods for improvement, and reinforcing classroom goals in the home environment.
• Maintain documents, files, and records (e.g., grades, IEPs, etc.) to provide up-to-date information and historical references in accordance with established guidelines and legal requirements.
• Maintain records and reports regarding pupil progress in a timely manner.
• Participate in various meetings (e.g., Profile, Eligibility Determination, IEP (Individualized Education Plan) meetings, parent teacher conferences, etc.) to convey and gather information required to perform functions.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education
• North Dakota Teaching License or ability to obtain prior to start date with special education endorsement
• High interest in serving students with complex needs (cognitive, communication, adaptive, behavioral, academic, social/emotional)
• Understanding of child development stages and developmentally appropriate expectations
• Effective communication skills both verbal and nonverbal
• Ability to establish and maintain constructive relationships
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility and creativity
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Knowledge of current programming trends in special education
• Knowledge of IDEA processes and procedures

Preferred Qualifications

• Working knowledge of functional behavior assessments and behavior intervention plans
• Experience in supervising and scheduling paraeducators/paraprofessionals
• Special Education endorsement in one or more of the following:
• Autism spectrum
• Emotional disabilities
• Intellectual disabilities
• Multiple disabilities