Case Manager/IEP Writer

Experience Champaign Urbana; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 36,368 - 51,797; Part time

Job summary

Urbana School District #116 is seeking a Case Manager/IEP Writer to coordinate individual education plans (IEPs) for students. The role involves writing IEPs, facilitating meetings, and ensuring compliance with legal timelines and state requirements. The ideal candidate must possess an Illinois LBS1 Certificate and have strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers $32 an hour, with work based on the number of students assigned, and a start date as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Must meet the highly qualified status.
• 2 years of instructional or resource experience is preferred except in the case of a new graduate.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the IEP process, including writing IEPs and facilitating meetings.
• Support completion of progress monitoring.
• Consult with staff about student needs for meaningful IEP development.
• Schedule and document parent communication for IEPs.
• Lead IEP meetings as part of the team.
• Support collection of data for IEP services.
• Ensure compliance with special education timelines.
• Prepare materials for annual reviews.
• Communicate strategies and accommodations to staff.

Skills

Highly organized

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Education

Illinois LBS1 Certificate/Licensure

Job description

Urbana School District #116

TITLE: Case Manager/IEP Writer

LOCATION: District Wide

SUPERVISOR: Building Administrator(s), Executive Director of Student Services, Special Education Administrator

JOB SUMMARY: The Case Manager/IEP writer will coordinate the IEP process, which includes but is not limited to writing the IEP, facilitating IEP meetings, and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records for assigned students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate the IEP process, which includes but is not limited to writing the IEP, facilitating IEP meetings, and maintenance of accurate and up-to-date records for all students on caseload, including quarterly progress reports.
• Support the completion of progress monitoring.
• Consult and collaborate with staff members about student needs and progress to facilitate the development of a meaningful IEP.
• Schedule, complete, and document all required parent communication in preparation for IEP in compliance with state and federal laws.
• Lead IEP meetings as a member of the IEP team.
• Support school teams in collecting and compiling data for all services in the IEPs.
• Ensure legal compliance with special education timelines and requirements.
• Prepare materials for annual reviews and EDCs.
• Communicate instructional and behavioral strategies and accommodations/BIPS to all necessary staff.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION

• Illinois LBS1 Certificate/Licensure must meet the highly qualified status.

EXPERIENCE

• 2 years of instructional or resource experience is preferred except in the case of a new graduate.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Highly organized.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

$32 an hour, as needed depending on the number of students assigned.

START DATE

As soon as possible.

REVISED

August 2023