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).