Case Manager-Special Programs

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools. o 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. o Plans, prepares, and facilitates ARD/504 meetings, and serves as a member of the Admission, Review and Dismissal/504 Committee. o Participates in placement decisions based on educational, sociological and physiological data presented to the committee. o Establishes new objectives based on the findings of the evaluation team to be presented as recommendations to the ARD Committee. o Monitors and supports the school's compliance to timelines and state and federal regulations. o Responds to inquiries or complaints from parents in a timely manner. o Assists regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for mainstreamed students. o Trains teachers of special population, general education teachers and other staff and ensure they understand and comply with confidentiality of students in accordance with both state and federal laws. o Participates in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assigned o Assists school administration in scheduling classes for SPED instruction. o Assists in the planning and implementation of staff development and in-service programs pertaining to special education. o Monitors SPED/504 students' academic progress that is reflected in the formative and summative evaluations to ensure students meet desired educational goals and uses assessment results to coordinate SPED instruction and schedule. o Compiles, maintains, submits and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required by the district, state and federal laws. o Ensures SPED classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized and conducive to learning, with accessibility to all students. o Establishes and maintains communication, both written and oral, with parents, students, principals, and teachers to keep them informed of student progress. o 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. o Collaborates with general education teachers to ensure SPED/504 student's instructional needs are being met. o Advocates for SPED/504 students to ensure they have an equitable educational opportunity. o Continually communicates with students on instructional expectations and keeps them informed of their progress in meeting those expectations. o Provides SPED instruction if assigned. If the coordinator has a teaching role, comply with the position description of SPED teacher. o Supports general education/special education teachers and administrators in implementation of appropriate strategies to meet the needs of students with disabilities. o Supports implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroom and during Special Education service time o Ensures implementation of instructional programs which utilizes knowledge of learning styles and modalities and correlates Individual Education Plans with regular program curriculum guides. o Ensures timely dissemination of modifications, accommodations and IEPs to the related teachers and personnel and keeps related documentation o Plans, develops, implements, and administers programs and services to meet identified needs, including development and implementation of new programs and services o Redesigns curriculum to suit new objectives. o Suggests alternative teaching methods o Assesses relation between student performance and handicapping condition. o Identifies the need for remedial or tutorial assistance to students. o Utilizes the special education staff and coordinates input to meet the needs of each special education child. o Maintains confidential records of assigned students and completes reports and other evaluations. o Creates and maintains Special Education documentation as required by federal, state and district regulations o Performs other duties as assigned. SKILLS AND ABILITIES: o Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goal setting process and implementation o Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple projects to meet specific deadlines o Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive information o Ability to maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to always represent HPS in a positive manner o Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and external o to the district. o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district. o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software, calculator, copy machine and telephone. o Ability to analyze data o Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skills WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: o Light Work: may require occasional light lifting. o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required. o Position is based in a Harmony campus and requires on-site presence during regular business hours. o Position may require assignment to multiple campuses depending on the need and caseload. o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location. o Excessive travel may be required.