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Case Manager/IEP Team Coordinator Level II - Downeast
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Case Manager/IEP Team Coordinator Level II - Downeast
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This is a 40 hour per week, calendar year position with our CDS Downeast site in Brewer. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and the preschool population is preferred.
SALARY RANGE:
$23.34 - $40.47 per hour
Hybrid/Remote position
Maine State Employee Medical coverage
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
$250 per year Professional Development Stipend
Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance)
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Work/Life Balance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Great coworkers, and the satisfaction of helping kiddos who really need you!
Summary Description A Case Manager/IEP Team Coordinator Level II assists parents and their children aged three through school age five with the referral, Child Find, eligibility, and determination of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. In addition, the Case Manager/IEP Team Coordinator Level II will arrange any Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that a child and their parent(s) are eligible to receive, and assist with the transition from Part C Early Intervention and transition to the public school system. They work as a part of a team to meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) for Part B and the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations, Chapter 101. This individual does not have written authorization to commit the agency’s funds.
Functional Responsibilities
Parent Communication
Establishes effective rapport with parents.
Communicates program information to parents.
Ensures that the Child Find process is explained to parents.
Ensures that parents receive answers to their questions.
Ensures that parents receive accurate explanation of the results of the child’s screening/assessment.
Informs families of the protections under the procedural safeguards of the MUSER.
Assists with the development of a transition plan from preschool to public school services, as appropriate.
Intake and Screening
Reviews referrals and performs pre-assessment activities.
Performs initial intake and when appropriate, screening of children by using screening tools.
Coordinates with referral source when authorization from the parent(s) is granted.
Refers children for evaluation and/or reviews other options (i.e. not referring for evaluation, using existing reports, etc.) with parents.
Evaluation and Assessment
Ensures that intake information is collected and elicits relevant additional information from parents and team members.
Ensures that the team is adequately prepared for evaluation and assessment activities.
Conducts observations in the Least Restrictive Environment as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
A Department of Education Certificate in one of the following is required:
030 Administrator of Special Education
035 Assistant Special Education Director
093 School Psychological Services Provider
282 Teacher of Students with Disabilities
286 Teacher – Severe Impairments
291 Teacher – Visual Impairments
292 Teacher – Hearing Impairments
293 Speech and Language Clinician
Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting, and reference checks.
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems, and special education methods
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding about preschool children who are eligible under Part B of IDEA 2004 and MUSER
Ability to interact with a wide variety of people
Ability to facilitate the provision of individual and group services in a variety of settings and models
Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Ability to establish an effective rapport relationship with children and parents
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an IEP team
Ability to travel to a variety of locations
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to use a computer to maintain electronic records.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Contact Please send resume and completed CDS Employment Application (on CDS website) to: Sharon Brady, Asst Site Director CDS Downeast 797 Wilson St. #2 Brewer, ME 04412
Veterans’ Preference:
Maine law provides a preference to qualified veterans and gold star spouses by ensuring they are offered an interview. If you are a veteran or a gold star spouse and wish to take advantage of this preference, please complete our employment application. Documentation is required. For more information, visit: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/veterans-preference-in-job-applications.
Child Development Services serves the early intervention and special education needs of Maine's children birth to age five. We have over 350 employees, a large network of contracted providers and currently serve over 3,500 children ages 0 to 5 years.
CDS consist of 10 principal sites throughout Maine with several satellite offices.
This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.
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Case Manager/IEP Team Coordinator Level II - Downeast
role at
ServingSchools .
This is a 40 hour per week, calendar year position with our CDS Downeast site in Brewer. Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams and the preschool population is preferred.
SALARY RANGE:
$23.34 - $40.47 per hour
Hybrid/Remote position
Maine State Employee Medical coverage
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life and Disability Insurance
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
$250 per year Professional Development Stipend
Maine State Employee Living Resources Program (Employee Assistance)
Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
Work/Life Balance
Paid Vacation
Paid Sick Time
Paid Holidays
Great coworkers, and the satisfaction of helping kiddos who really need you!
Summary Description A Case Manager/IEP Team Coordinator Level II assists parents and their children aged three through school age five with the referral, Child Find, eligibility, and determination of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. In addition, the Case Manager/IEP Team Coordinator Level II will arrange any Free Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) that a child and their parent(s) are eligible to receive, and assist with the transition from Part C Early Intervention and transition to the public school system. They work as a part of a team to meet the requirements of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act of 2004 (IDEA) for Part B and the Maine Unified Special Education Regulations, Chapter 101. This individual does not have written authorization to commit the agency’s funds.
Functional Responsibilities
Parent Communication
Establishes effective rapport with parents.
Communicates program information to parents.
Ensures that the Child Find process is explained to parents.
Ensures that parents receive answers to their questions.
Ensures that parents receive accurate explanation of the results of the child’s screening/assessment.
Informs families of the protections under the procedural safeguards of the MUSER.
Assists with the development of a transition plan from preschool to public school services, as appropriate.
Intake and Screening
Reviews referrals and performs pre-assessment activities.
Performs initial intake and when appropriate, screening of children by using screening tools.
Coordinates with referral source when authorization from the parent(s) is granted.
Refers children for evaluation and/or reviews other options (i.e. not referring for evaluation, using existing reports, etc.) with parents.
Evaluation and Assessment
Ensures that intake information is collected and elicits relevant additional information from parents and team members.
Ensures that the team is adequately prepared for evaluation and assessment activities.
Conducts observations in the Least Restrictive Environment as appropriate.
Minimum Qualifications
A Department of Education Certificate in one of the following is required:
030 Administrator of Special Education
035 Assistant Special Education Director
093 School Psychological Services Provider
282 Teacher of Students with Disabilities
286 Teacher – Severe Impairments
291 Teacher – Visual Impairments
292 Teacher – Hearing Impairments
293 Speech and Language Clinician
Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting, and reference checks.
Required Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems, and special education methods
Demonstrates knowledge and understanding about preschool children who are eligible under Part B of IDEA 2004 and MUSER
Ability to interact with a wide variety of people
Ability to facilitate the provision of individual and group services in a variety of settings and models
Ability to effectively communicate, orally and in writing
Ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
Ability to establish an effective rapport relationship with children and parents
Ability to work collaboratively as a member of an IEP team
Ability to travel to a variety of locations
Strong organizational skills
Ability to multi-task
Ability to use a computer to maintain electronic records.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Contact Please send resume and completed CDS Employment Application (on CDS website) to: Sharon Brady, Asst Site Director CDS Downeast 797 Wilson St. #2 Brewer, ME 04412
Veterans’ Preference:
Maine law provides a preference to qualified veterans and gold star spouses by ensuring they are offered an interview. If you are a veteran or a gold star spouse and wish to take advantage of this preference, please complete our employment application. Documentation is required. For more information, visit: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/veterans-preference-in-job-applications.
Child Development Services serves the early intervention and special education needs of Maine's children birth to age five. We have over 350 employees, a large network of contracted providers and currently serve over 3,500 children ages 0 to 5 years.
CDS consist of 10 principal sites throughout Maine with several satellite offices.
This posting is being offered by an equal opportunity employer.
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