Case Manager

Noble Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Noble Schools in Chicago seeks a dedicated Special Education professional to manage IEP/504 compliance, coordinate meetings, and supervise related services. You will work closely with school staff and families to ensure timely, accurate documentation and high-quality educational outcomes.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Education with an LBSI endorsement, 3+ years in special education, and a strong commitment to equity and student success in a high-performing network.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• Illinois Teaching License (PEL or ELS) with LBSI endorsement or out-of-state equivalent.
• Eligibility to work in the United States full-time.
• 3+ years of experience in the special education field.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Commitment to equitable education and student outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 100% compliance with IEPs/504s/FIEs and related documentation.
• Review and finalize IEPs/504s/FIEs within required timelines.
• Create IEP schedule and notify meetings with safeguards.
• Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Monitor services for accuracy; problem-solve with learning specialists as needed.
• Maintain positive parent relationships and respond promptly to questions.
• Oversee referrals and collaborate with related service providers.
• Report issues to principal and network director of student services.
• Support paraprofessionals in their work with students and teachers.
• Oversee bi-weekly dashboard reviews and learning specialist action plans.
• Analyze quarterly assessment data to identify growth areas.

Skills

IEP meetings

Documentation

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Education

Illinois LBS1 endorsement

Job description

Noble is Chicago’s highest-performing and largest network of public charter schools. Our 17 campuses and 1,680 employees currently serve 12,000 students, 99% of whom identify as persons of color, 90% of whom are from under-resourced communities, and 81% of whom are first‑generation college attendees. Noble’s mission is to ensure that all students have equitable and positive school experiences that equip them to complete college and lead choice‑filled lives.

We are proud to be recognized nationally for college access and persistence. Noble supports more than 31,000 alumni, with 99% of Noble students accepted into college and historically almost 90% choosing to enroll.

Key Job 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. This includes but is not limited to the 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 sees 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 & 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

Ideal Qualifications

• A results-oriented history of personal achievement
• A belief that all students can succeed in high school, college, and life
• The discipline to self-reflect and the hunger to continuously improve

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)

We strive to be the best place to work, and our employee benefits are thoughtfully designed to support us in this ambition. Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. A comprehensive compensation plan will include a competitive benefits package.

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.

Statement of Non Discrimination

Noble is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, making all employment decisions, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status or any other characteristic or classification protected by law.