School City of Hammond
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Case Manager
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School City of Hammond
GENERAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The case manager is responsible for: assisting the principal with the delivery, monitoring, and assessment of both special education procedures and programming; ensuring that special education students are provided with the curriculum appropriate to their needs; access to accommodations, materials and technology; student transition; case conferencing; staff development; and dissemination of information and procedures. At the high school level, the case manager also serves as the Department Chairperson. The case manager is the primary liaison between the school and the special education office.
Specific Responsibilities In This Position
Serve as a consultant and provide support to school staff members
Disseminate and explain current information, policies, and procedures to school staff members and parents
Expedite and handle transient student enrollments and withdrawals
Provide training to Teachers of Record regarding new special education policies and procedures
Assist the Teachers of Record in the execution of their duties
Provide up to date IEP training to appropriate staff members
Act as conference chairperson in general, initial, final and manifestation determination case conferences
Monitor the annual case review process
Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to find solutions and strategies to facilitate learning
Assist in the development of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
Help families and school staff locate and access community resources
Collaborate and problem solve with school building teams to develop and implement an effective Response to Instruction process
Serve as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in determining the appropriateness of special education services and type of support needed
Assist counselors and teachers with student scheduling
Attend monthly staffing, case manager meetings and trainings as directed
Complete data collection and observations of self-contained programs
Complete academic achievement testing for initial and re-evaluations when change in eligibility is being determined
Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director
Specific Skills And Knowledge For This Position
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google, etc.
School City of Hammond Student Information System software
Knowledge of Special Education laws, policies and procedures, Article 7 and IDEA
Familiarity with Special Education licenses and appropriate application
Ability to work well with students with severe and emotional disabilities
Expectations
Ability to clearly communicate with teachers, parents, and community participants
Effectively execute assigned duties and carry out administrative directives
Must have good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills
Ability to organize and prioritize
Demonstrated knowledge of conflict resolution
Ability to develop student IEP’s using an electronic system
Willingness to participate in professional development conferences and activities to expand professional knowledge and expertise of self and others
Ability to demonstrate a flexible work schedule in order to meet parental and student needs
Ability to work as part of a team with Social Workers, Psychologists, Teachers and Administrators
Qualifications And Education Requirements
Valid Indiana Teaching License
Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Master’s Degree Preferred)
Certification in Mild Intervention and/or Intense disability area (MI, MO, ED, SLD)
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in education
Extensive knowledge of Indiana IEP
Personal Attributes Desired
Dependability
Confidentiality
Ability to work well with others
Ability to work independently
Ability to provide authoritative information as needed
Ability to meet assigned deadlines required by special education laws
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Ability to work with simultaneous tasks and interruptions
Demonstrate good communication skills – oral and written
It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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Case Manager
role at
School City of Hammond
GENERAL ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The case manager is responsible for: assisting the principal with the delivery, monitoring, and assessment of both special education procedures and programming; ensuring that special education students are provided with the curriculum appropriate to their needs; access to accommodations, materials and technology; student transition; case conferencing; staff development; and dissemination of information and procedures. At the high school level, the case manager also serves as the Department Chairperson. The case manager is the primary liaison between the school and the special education office.
Specific Responsibilities In This Position
Serve as a consultant and provide support to school staff members
Disseminate and explain current information, policies, and procedures to school staff members and parents
Expedite and handle transient student enrollments and withdrawals
Provide training to Teachers of Record regarding new special education policies and procedures
Assist the Teachers of Record in the execution of their duties
Provide up to date IEP training to appropriate staff members
Act as conference chairperson in general, initial, final and manifestation determination case conferences
Monitor the annual case review process
Collaborate with parents, teachers, and administrators to find solutions and strategies to facilitate learning
Assist in the development of Functional Behavior Assessments and Behavior Intervention Plans
Help families and school staff locate and access community resources
Collaborate and problem solve with school building teams to develop and implement an effective Response to Instruction process
Serve as a member of the Multi-Disciplinary Team in determining the appropriateness of special education services and type of support needed
Assist counselors and teachers with student scheduling
Attend monthly staffing, case manager meetings and trainings as directed
Complete data collection and observations of self-contained programs
Complete academic achievement testing for initial and re-evaluations when change in eligibility is being determined
Other duties as assigned by the Special Education Director
Specific Skills And Knowledge For This Position
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Google, etc.
School City of Hammond Student Information System software
Knowledge of Special Education laws, policies and procedures, Article 7 and IDEA
Familiarity with Special Education licenses and appropriate application
Ability to work well with students with severe and emotional disabilities
Expectations
Ability to clearly communicate with teachers, parents, and community participants
Effectively execute assigned duties and carry out administrative directives
Must have good communication, computer, and interpersonal skills
Ability to organize and prioritize
Demonstrated knowledge of conflict resolution
Ability to develop student IEP’s using an electronic system
Willingness to participate in professional development conferences and activities to expand professional knowledge and expertise of self and others
Ability to demonstrate a flexible work schedule in order to meet parental and student needs
Ability to work as part of a team with Social Workers, Psychologists, Teachers and Administrators
Qualifications And Education Requirements
Valid Indiana Teaching License
Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Master’s Degree Preferred)
Certification in Mild Intervention and/or Intense disability area (MI, MO, ED, SLD)
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in education
Extensive knowledge of Indiana IEP
Personal Attributes Desired
Dependability
Confidentiality
Ability to work well with others
Ability to work independently
Ability to provide authoritative information as needed
Ability to meet assigned deadlines required by special education laws
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Ability to work with simultaneous tasks and interruptions
Demonstrate good communication skills – oral and written
It is the policy of the School City of Hammond not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, or disability in its programs or employment policies as required by the Indiana Civil Rights Act (I.C. 22-9.1), Title VI and VII (Civil Rights Act of 1964), the Equal Pay Act of 1973, Title IX (Educational Amendments), and Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act of 1973).
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Primary and Secondary Education
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