Special Education Case Manager Woodlawn Campus

Position: Special Education Case Manager - 2026/2027 School Year (Woodlawn Campus)
About the Campus:

The Woodlawn Campus of the University of Chicago Charter School (UCW) opened in September 2006. It has a three-part mission:
1) to assist students in developing the habits of mind, work, and heart to be successful in college and good citizens of their community;
2) to contribute to the community through student research, service, and leadership; and
3) to improve teaching and learning by serving as a site of professional development for teachers and school leaders. Woodlawn educates students in grades 6 - 12.

Position Summary:

This position will support specialized instruction and case management for students with disabilities in the Middle School and High School. This position supports special education teachers, general education teachers, and support staff in identifying, developing, and implementing curriculum, assessment, and instructional strategies designed to improve the learning of students with disabilities (diverse learners). This position requires a professional who works with a high level of independence and professional discretion under the general supervision of the Campus Director in partnership with the UCCS Network Director of Special Education.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Create and distribute calendar of all annual reviews and evaluations to comply with IDEA timelines, and provide updates as needed.

* Chair and coordinate all IEPs and 504s.

* Ensure parents and students receive all meeting paperwork and understand the IEP and 504.

* Monitor and ensure implementation of all IEP services, accommodations and progress monitoring.

* Obtain IEPs and special education files for newly enrolled students and coordinate services for new students.

* Ensure all IEPs are relevant and compliant with Federal and State Law.

* Coach staff on how to interpret and write quality Individualized Education Plans (IEPS).

* Meet regularly with School Director the UCCS Network Director of Special Education to collaborate, communicate, and continuously improve the special education program.

* Meet regularly with special education teachers, monitor IEP work and provide feedback on IEPs.

* Develop and facilitate professional learning opportunities that promote achievement for diverse learners.

* Design professional development for administrators, teachers, and support staff in areas including curriculum, instruction, assessment, classroom management, and working with students with challenging behavior.

* Collaborate with both special education and general education teachers in planning for student learning outcomes based on assessed needs of individual students and the use of data and information to determine each student's current knowledge and skill level, support student learning goals, and assess student progress.

* Advise special education teachers on best practices in collaboration with general education teachers and co-teaching methods.

* Provides consultation to school staff working with diverse learners in the following areas: instruction, assessment, curriculum, communication, behavior, organization, use of visual systems, self-management, sensory needs, social skills and the design of the physical environment in the classroom and remote learning strategies.

* Actively participate as an advisor, resource specialist, and facilitator in faculty, grade level, department, and/or professional learning community meetings.

* Provide coaching support to special education teachers and special education paraprofessionals. Conduct regular observations and provide feedback and guidance.

* Other responsibilities as needed.

Position

Qualifications:

* Commitment to the success and achievement of all students, and especially diverse learners.

* Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with an LBS I endorsement required.

* Bachelor's or Master's degree in special education required.

* Minimum 5 years' experience serving as a Case Manager required.

* Minimum 5 years' experience serving as a Special Education Teacher required.

* Substantial experience serving in an urban teaching environment preferred.

* Substantial experience successfully coaching other teachers to improve instructional practice, either in general…