Special Education Lead Case Manager

 

 

 

 

The Special Education Lead Case Manager ensures that the students receiving special education services and Section 504 accommodations achieve academic success, across all subjects, as measured by achievement of IEP goals, benchmark assessments and grades, and state exams. In year one, the Lead Case Manager reports to the Assistant Principal of Specialized Services and will likely transition to reporting to the Principal in subsequent years.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Drive student achievement for students receiving special education services
• Monitor and respond to student grades and progress monitoring results.
• Responsible for ensuring school is in compliance with all state and federal law governing special education compliance
• Develop effective IEPs and Section 504 Service Agreements that translate into measurable results for students
• Develop Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs)
• Develop, implement, and monitor Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs)
• Ensure special education documents are implemented with fidelity across all settings
• Mentor and coach students on self-regulation and organization skills.
• Provide ongoing communication with teachers and administrators that strengthens the support systems for students receiving special education services.
• Chair manifestation determinations meetings and write all required documents
• Lead I&RS team
• Serve as an active member of the School Culture Team in supporting students receiving special education services. 
• Manage members of the Special Education Team
• Manage relationship with related service partners (Psychologist, Speech, Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist) and therapeutic support staff (TSS, STS, BSC)

Qualifications:

• Strong knowledge of instructional strategies for students with disabilities.
• Familiar with best practices in working with students with social-emotional needs
• Strong knowledge of PA/NJ special education regulations and compliance policies/procedures
• Belief in the Mastery Charter School mission and instructional model.
• A ferocious desire to provide our students with a world class education.
• Results-oriented individual – a flexible thinker willing to do “whatever it takes.”
• The ideal candidate:
• Is detail-oriented and highly organized with strong analytical writing skills.
• Has experienced a high level of measurable success working with urban youth.
• Has knowledge of PA Academic Standards
• Is familiar with functional behavioral assessments and manifestation determinations
• Has zest and a sense of humor.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Special Education preferred
• 3 or more years working with special education students
• Certification as Special Education Teacher, Supervisor of Special Education, or Principal’s Certification

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required such as maneuvering in classrooms and office space-reaching file cabinets, filing, faxing, scanning, coping, typing, mailing, and making phone calls; Must be able to sit for up to two (2) hours looking at a computer monitor, using a keyboard and mouse and typing.