Special Education Case Manager — IEP & Student Support Lead

Regeneration Schools; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ReGeneration Schools seeks a highly organized Case Manager to join our CICS Basil Campus in Chicago, reporting to the School Principal and Senior Director of Specialized Services. The role focuses on building a rigorous education for students with disabilities, creating and implementing effective IEPs to ensure student achievement and authentic compliance with state and federal law.

The Case Manager serves as a resource for staff on special education best practices, collaborates with families to

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of teaching experience in an urban setting.
• Valid LBS1 Special Education Teacher Certification required.
• Bachelor Degree from an accredited institution required.

Responsibilities

• Create and distribute calendar of all annual reviews and evaluations to comply with IDEA timelines, and provide updates as needed.
• Ensure families are notified in writing at least 10 days before all conferences.
• Chair and coordinate all FIEs/IEPs/BIPs/504s.
• Ensure parents and students receive all meeting paperwork and understand the FIE/IEP/BIP/504.
• Monitor and ensure implementation of all IEP services, accommodations and progress monitoring.
• Oversee the special education referral process, including collaborating with the School Principal to ensure MTSS implementation and documentation.
• Obtain IEPs and special education files for newly enrolled students, and coordinate services for new students.
• Ensure all IEPs are relevant, measurable, rigorous and compliant with Federal and State Law.
• Ensure transition plans are complete and 8th grade students and families are aware of excellent high school options.
• Ensure all relevant staff have copies, keep confidential, and understand how to use student IEPs, 504s and BIPs.
• Meet regularly with School Principal and Director of Specialized Services to collaborate, communicate, and continuously improve the special education program.
• Meet regularly with special education teachers, monitor IEP work and provide feedback on IEPs.

Skills

Clear communication

Organizational skills

Initiative and creativity

Verbal and written communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

LBS1 Certification

Job description

ReGeneration Schools seeks a highly organized Case Manager to join our CICS Basil Campus in Chicago, reporting to the School Principal and Senior Director of Specialized Services. The role focuses on building a rigorous education for students with disabilities, creating and implementing effective IEPs to ensure student achievement and authentic compliance with state and federal law.

The Case Manager serves as a resource for staff on special education best practices, collaborates with families to