POSITION TITLE: Case Manager/IEP Team Administrator
REPORTS TO: Early Childhood Special Education (ECSPED) Program Manager
SALARY RANGE: $23.61 - $40.93 per hour

This is a 40 hour per week, calendar year position with our CDS First Step site in Lewiston, working with preschool children with disabilities ages birth-5. Local travel is required. Knowledge of IDEA and the IEP process is highly recommended. This person should have qualities to work well with parents and a team of professionals, both on staff and in preschool/childcare programs.

Some benefits of CDS employment:

• 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 Administrator is the CDS representative that commits the agency's funds to assist parents and their children aged three through school-aged five through the eligibility, determination of an Individualized Education Program (IEP) and transition from the CDS system process.

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 have written authorization to commit the agency’s funds. Coordinating the intake of new children will be a primary focus of this position.

REPRESENTATIVE TASKS include, but are not limited to:

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.

Evaluation and Assessment

• Conducts observations in Least Restrictive Environment as appropriate.
• Gathers and reviews documentation specific to the child's developmental history.

IEP Team

• Facilitates and ensures the development, review and evaluation of each child's Individual Education Plan (IEP).
• Informs parents of the protections under the procedural safeguards of the Maine Special Education regulations.
• Assists with the development of a transition plan from preschool to public school services, as appropriate.
• Ensures parent input into development of IEP.
• Qualifies for written authorization by the regional CDS site as an individual designated to commit agency funds.
• Ensures that a complete IEP is developed.

Coordination of Services

• Assists parents in gaining access to the early intervention services or Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) services.

Educational Records

• Ensures that a complete IEP is developed.
• Documents that children are served in least restrictive environments.
• Ensures that communication (i.e. personal contacts, e-mail, letters, phone calls, etc.) is documented as it occurs.
• Maintains documentation appropriate to procedural safeguards under IDEA 2004 and MUSER.
• Ensures that evaluations and observations are documented.
• Provides information for, or completes data entry and electronic documentation tasks necessary to meet CDS and Department requirements.

Other

• Performs any other appropriate duties as assigned by the Site Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors Degree in Special Education, Child Development, Early Education or an equivalent area of study
• Successful background, criminal records, fingerprinting and reference check
• A Department of Education Certificate in one of the following is required:

· 030 Administrator of Special Education

· 078 Assistant Special Education Director

· 079 Special Education Consultant

· 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

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS:

• Working knowledge of child development, disabilities, family systems, and special education methods
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding about- infants and toddlers and/or preschool children who are eligible under Part B of IDEA 2004 and MUSER
• Knowledge regarding FAPE services for eligible children (ages three to school age five), and the system of payments for services in the State
• 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
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Please send resume and completed CDS Employment Application (on CDS website) to:

Dan Hemdal, Site Director

CDS First Step
5 Gendron Drive #1
Lewiston, ME 04240

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.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.61 - $40.93 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• 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 indicate below. Documentation is required. For more information, visit: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/veterans-preference-in-job-applications.

Please enter 1, 2, or 3 below as appropriate.
1. Not Claiming Veterans’ Preference
2. Veteran Claiming Preference (requires DD Form 214)
3. Gold Star Spouse Claiming Preference (requires DD Form 1300)

License/Certification:

• Maine Certification/Licensure as detailed in posting (Preferred)

Work Location: In person