CASE MANAGER

Chicago Heights School District 170; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Applitrack is seeking a Case Manager at Chicago Heights Middle School to facilitate and coordinate special education meetings during case study evaluations and IEP meetings. The role reports to district administrators and involves MTSS participation and staff coordination.

The successful candidate will hold a current PEL with endorsement in School Psychology or LBS1, oversee multiple staffing processes, and ensure compliance with district and AFT Local 604 agreements.

Qualifications

• Current PEL with endorsement in School Psychology or LBS1 is required.
• Experience with MTSS meetings and case study evaluations is preferred.
• Familiarity with IEP processes and special education procedures.

Responsibilities

• Consult with staff and principals on referrals and MTSS needs.
• Receive, review, and process all special education referrals.
• Schedule and participate in initial case studies and IEP meetings.
• Coordinate data collection for case study staffing and evaluations.
• Inform staff and administrators of conferences at least one week in advance.
• Complete staffing papers and file appropriately.
• Review incoming student folders and maintain records.
• Coordinate out-of-district staffing with non-public schools.
• Maintain reevaluation lists and distribute data collection forms.
• Forward information to parents and external agencies when needed.
• Submit district case study staffing reports to the Special Education Director.
• Assist with preschool screenings and related diagnostics.
• Act as district liaison to the Director of Special Education.
• Coordinate and schedule Annual Reviews for assigned schools.
• Provide input beneficial for district programming and other duties.

Skills

Case management

Education

PEL with endorsement in School Psychology or LBS1

Job description

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Case Manager


• Date Posted:
  3/27/2025


• Location:
  Chicago Heights Middle School


• Date Available:
  FY 26-27

SCHOOL DISTRICT 170

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS

TITLE: Case Manager

QUALIFICATIONS: Current PEL (Public Educator License) with endorsement in School Psychology or an LBS1.

JOB SUMMARY: Facilitate and coordinate special education meetings during the case study evaluation process and IEP meetings

REPORTS TO: Principal(s), Assistant Superintendent of Special Services, and other district administrators.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary based on Chicago Heights School District 170 and American Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 604, Chicago Heights Council contractual agreement.

SALARY RANGE: $49,144 - $60, 348; Commensurate with experience.

PENSION SYSTEM: TRS

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Will consult with staff members and principals on potential referrals, attend MTSS meetings as needed, staffing schedules, and follow-up recommendations.


• 2. Will receive, review, and process all special education referrals .


• 3. Will schedule, conduct and participate in the following:




• Initial case studies


• Re-evaluation conferences


• Eligibility Conference


• IEP (Individualized Education Plan)




• 4. Will coordinate with staff the process of collecting data needed for case study staffings, screenings, and psychological consultations.


• 5. Will inform all staff members involved, including the principal and Director of Special Education of all case study conferences at least one week in advance.


• 6. Will complete all staffing papers and place appropriate copies in Manager's and Teacher's Special Education files.


• 7. Will review incoming special education student folders and keep an up-to-date account of all special education folders.


• 8. Will coordinate all out-of-district staffings (Packet B) with non-public schools.


• 9. Reevaluations - Will establish a list of all special education students due for reevaluation that school year and distribute appropriate forms for data collection for completion.


• 10. Will forward all necessary information to parents, other outside agencies when necessary who are unable to attend case study conferences.


• 11. Will forward to the Special Education Director the district's copy of all case study staffing reports: Staffing Notices, Eligibility, Psychological, Case Study Packets, etc.


• 12. Will participate in and assess problems with student's referral for preschool screenings through the use of testing and other diagnostic techniques.


• 13. Will be a district liaison to the Director of Special Education.


• 14. Will coordinate and schedule Annual Reviews for assigned schools.


• 15. The Special education caseworker will provide input to the Director of Special Education that is beneficial for district programming.


• 16. Will provide other case manager responsibilities as assigned by the Director.