Case Manager-Special Programs

JOB GOAL

The Special Programs Case Manager will be responsible for coordinating Special Education, Section 504 and Dyslexia Programs in compliance with federal, state and district requirements for assigned campus(es) at the district and ensuring provision of effective instructional and related services per IEPs and 504 plans developed based on individual student needs.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum 2 years of special education teaching experience (Preferred)
• Valid Texas Educator Certification with required special education endorsement (Preferred)

• Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Manages the IEP and 504 process in all aspects, including initial and re-evaluations, all required meetings, documentation and reporting, and compliance with all applicable laws and policies for assigned campus(es) at the district.
• Plans, prepares, and facilitates ARD/504 meetings, and serves as a member of the Admission, Review and Dismissal/504 Committee.
• Participates in placement decisions based on educational, sociological and physiological data presented to the committee.
• Establishes new objectives based on the findings of the evaluation team to be presented as recommendations to the ARD Committee.
• Monitors and supports the school’s compliance to timelines and state and federal regulations.
• Responds to inquiries or complaints from parents in a timely manner.
• Assists regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for mainstreamed students.
• Trains teachers of special population, general education teachers and other staff and ensures they understand and comply with confidentiality of students in accordance with both state and federal laws.
• Participates in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Assists school administration in scheduling classes for SPED instruction.
• Assists in the planning and implementation of staff development and in-service programs pertaining to special education.
• Monitors SPED/504 students’ academic progress reflected in the formative and summative evaluations to ensure students meet desired educational goals and uses assessment results to coordinate SPED instruction and schedule.
• Compiles, maintains, submits and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required by the district, state and federal laws.
• Ensures SPED classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized and conducive to learning, with accessibility to all students.
• Establishes and maintains communication, both written and oral, with parents, students, principals, and teachers to keep them informed of student progress.
• Collaborates with district personnel, region service centers, and other professionals to carry out school-wide instructional or related activities for SPED/504 students and their parents to better educate them on SPED/504 services and programs.
• Collaborates with general education teachers to ensure SPED/504 student's instructional needs are being met.
• Advocates for SPED/504 students to ensure they have an equitable educational opportunity.
• Continually communicates with students on instructional expectations and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations.
• Provides SPED instruction if assigned. If the coordinator has a teaching role, complies with the position description of SPED teacher.
• Supports general education/special education teachers and administrators in implementation of appropriate strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities.
• Supports implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time.
• Ensures implementation of instructional programs which utilizes knowledge of learning styles and modalities and correlates Individual Education Plans with regular program curriculum guides.
• Ensures timely dissemination of modifications, accommodations and IEPs to the related teachers and personnel and keeps related documentation.
• Plans, develops, implements, and…