Case Manager, Special Education & IEP Leadership

Chicago Public Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 64,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Dental & Vision plans

Retirement plans (Pension & 403(b)/457

Job summary

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Case Manager to lead district-wide special education processes, ensuring timely IEP/504 development and compliance with IDEA and Section 504. You will coordinate evaluations, arrange services, and collaborate with school teams to support students with disabilities.

The role requires strong communicative skills, data-driven decision making, and in-depth knowledge of CPS procedures and federal/state laws.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education or a Master’s degree in educational administration.
• A valid Professional Educator License (PEL) in Special Education or School Support Personnel with supervisory endorsement.

Responsibilities

• Serve as local school district representative at required meetings under IDEA and as 504 Coordinator.
• Chair IEP and 504 conferences and ensure timely IEP/504 development and data input.
• Coordinate referrals for FIEs and related evaluations within the 60-school-day timeline.
• Arrange services per IEP and liaise with ODLSS for cross-school placement if needed.

Skills

IEP process knowledge

collaboration with administrators

data-driven decision making

strong written and verbal comms

familiar with IDEA/504 procedures

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in special education

Master’s in educational administration

Tools

SSM

IEP/504 coordination

Job description

Chicago Public Schools is seeking a Case Manager to lead district-wide special education processes, ensuring timely IEP/504 development and compliance with IDEA and Section 504. You will coordinate evaluations, arrange services, and collaborate with school teams to support students with disabilities.

The role requires strong communicative skills, data-driven decision making, and in-depth knowledge of CPS procedures and federal/state laws.