Special Education Case Manager & IEP Advocate

Waco ISD; United States; On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Waco ISD is seeking a Teacher – Special Ed at Cesar Chavez Middle to serve as a Special Education Case Manager, developing and overseeing IEPs and monitoring student progress within the general curriculum.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree andTexas SPED certification. Responsibilities include ARD participation, staff training, data analysis, and collaboration with families and staff to support student achievement.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of disability categories and ability to develop specially-designed instruction
• Expertise in differentiated instructional strategies for academics and behavior
• Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
• Ability to analyze data to inform instructional practices
• Ability to manage personnel when needed
• Strong organizational, time management and communication skills
• Knowledge of ARD and IEP goal setting processes

Responsibilities

• Comply with Case Manager responsibilities per district procedures
• Develop, oversee, and monitor student IEPs
• Report progress to parents/guardians per IEPs
• Train general education teachers to implement IEPs before start and after ARD
• Collaborate with teachers to ensure services align with IEPs and curriculum
• Attend ARD meetings and Case Manager meetings
• Plan and supervise paraprofessional assignments and lessons
• Manage student behavior and implement behavior interventions
• Intervene in crisis situations per district procedures
• Maintain professional relationships with parents, students, and staff

Skills

Disability knowledge

Differentiated instruction

Curriculum knowledge

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree from accredited university

Texas teaching certificate with SPED endorsements

Job description

Waco ISD is seeking a Teacher – Special Ed at Cesar Chavez Middle to serve as a Special Education Case Manager, developing and overseeing IEPs and monitoring student progress within the general curriculum.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree andTexas SPED certification. Responsibilities include ARD participation, staff training, data analysis, and collaboration with families and staff to support student achievement.