Case Manager-Special Programs

CASE MANAGER – SPECIAL PROGRAMS (26-27 SCHOOL YEAR) Job Description

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).

• Understand mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.
• Manage the IEP and 504 process in all aspects, including initial and re-evaluations, required meetings, documentation, and reporting, and comply with all applicable laws and policies for assigned campus(es) at the district.
• Plan, prepare, and facilitate ARD/504 meetings, and serve as a member of the Admission, Review and Dismissal/504 Committee.
• Participate in placement decisions based on educational, sociological and physiological data presented to the committee.
• Establish new objectives based on evaluation findings to present as recommendations to the ARD Committee.
• Monitor and support the school’s compliance with timelines and state and federal regulations.
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from parents in a timely manner.
• Assist regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for mainstreamed students.
• Train teachers of special populations, general education teachers and other staff; ensure they understand and comply with confidentiality of students in accordance with state and federal laws.
• Participate in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned.
• Assist school administration in scheduling classes for SPED instruction.
• Help plan and implement staff development and in‑service programs pertaining to special education.
• Monitor SPED/504 students’ academic progress reflected in formative and summative evaluations to ensure students meet educational goals and use assessment results to coordinate SPED instruction and schedule.
• Compile, maintain, submit and file all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required by district, state and federal laws.
• Ensure SPED classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized and conducive to learning with accessibility for all students.
• Establish and maintain written and oral communication with parents, students, principals and teachers to keep them informed of student progress.
• Collaborate with district personnel, region service centers and other professionals to carry out school-wide instructional or related activities for SPED/504 students and parents to better educate them on SPED/504 services and programs.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to ensure SPED/504 students’ instructional needs are met.
• Advocate for SPED/504 students to ensure they have an equitable educational opportunity.
• Continuously communicate with students on instructional expectations and keep them informed of progress.
• Provide SPED instruction if assigned. If the coordinator has a teaching role, comply with the corresponding position description of SPED teacher.
• Support general and special education teachers and administrators in implementing appropriate strategies to meet students with disabilities.
• Support implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time.
• Ensure implementation of instructional programs that utilize knowledge of learning styles and modalities and correlate IEPs with regular program curriculum guides.
• Ensure timely dissemination of modifications, accommodations and IEPs to related teachers and personnel and keep related documentation.
• Plan, develop, implement, and administer programs and services to meet identified needs, including development and implementation of new programs and services.
• Redesign curriculum to suit…