Special Education Case Manager - Georgia Connections Academy

Position Summary

Working from the Duluth, Georgia office and from your home office within Georgia, certified teachers at Georgia Connections Academy support and motivate students through high-quality virtual instruction using the Pearson Online Classroom. Teachers deliver synchronous and asynchronous instruction, provide intervention and enrichment, engage families, and use data to drive student learning and growth.

All GACA teachers and staff must be able to regularly participate in required in-person activities that may require overnight travel throughout the state of Georgia, including but not limited to:

• School and department meetings
• Student engagement events
• Professional development and required training
• State testing, End-of-Pathway testing, and all in-person summative and formative assessments
• Graduation and other school-level events

Teachers may also be required to support virtual administration of assessments, as scheduled by the school.

The Special Education Case Manager will participate in all steps of the IEP process and work closely with other teachers and district professionals to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations. The role includes:

• Develop, write and help implement IEPs; ensure 100% compliance of all IDEA documentation
• Evaluate tests and assessments, complete progress monitoring
• Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with special needs to insure that their IEP goals are being met
• Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP
• Schedule, organise and conduct IEP related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed
• Help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students
• Assist, as needed, with the organisation and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process
• Communicate with providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs
• Collaborate with third-party companies to assist with services and transition planning
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school’s Learning Management System and special education software
• Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations required based on the IEP
• Complete transition interviews and draft an effective transition plan
• Other duties as assigned

• Administer formative and summative assessments, including monthly progress monitoring, CFAs, EOGs and EOCs where applicable
• Participate in all required Georgia state standardised assessments in-person and virtual sessions (e.g., Georgia Milestones, ACCESS, Georgia Alternative Assessment, End-of-Pathway, benchmarks, CFAs, diagnostic assessments)
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, communication logs, academic progress and intervention documentation

• Work collaboratively within the Professional Learning Community to monitor data, plan instruction and ensure student success
• Partner with Advisory Teachers, School Counselors, Special Education staff, and team members to meet student needs and ensure strong communication loops
• Support social, engagement and community-building activities—both virtual and in-person—to cultivate belonging for students and families
• Attend required school and district professional development and pursue ongoing growth in instructional practice

• Assist in the organization and facilitation of school-wide events (graduation, field trips, engagement activities)
• Participate in student recruitment efforts, marketing events and family orientations as needed
• Support the creation of a positive, inclusive virtual school culture through consistent communication, engagement and community-building practices
• Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations, strategic initiatives and student success

• Strong commitment to equitable practice, high expectations and individualised student support
• Ability to use data to inform…