ALBANY COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT ONE

Laramie, Wyoming

JOB DESCRIPTION: Special Education Case Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

• The Special Education Case Manager serves as the administrative designee for Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and ensures that all special education processes are implemented with fidelity and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. This position coordinates services for students with disabilities, facilitates collaboration among stakeholders, and supports the development and implementation of appropriate educational programming to meet individual student needs.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Special Education Case Manager:

1. Chairs IEP meetings and serves as the administrative representative when designated. *

1. Ensures compliance with all legal requirements related to the identification, evaluation, placement, and service provision for students receiving special education services. *

1. Makes administrative decisions in alignment with district procedures and in the best interest of students. *

1. Serves as a liaison between the school, families, staff, and outside agencies in the development and implementation of students’ IEPs. *

1. Oversees the collection, analysis, and interpretation of student data to inform educational decision-making. *

1. Provides direct services to students consistent with licensure and areas of expertise, as appropriate. *

1. Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant records in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements. *

1. Supports staff in understanding and implementing IEPs, accommodations, and modifications. *

1. Participates in multidisciplinary team processes and contributes to student evaluations and program planning. *

1. Follows the policies and procedures of the school(s) and the *

1. Ensures that confidentiality is maintained for sensitive records and other information. *

1. Participates in professional growth (such as professional organizations, coursework, workshops, and conferences) and other professional activities (such as school and/or District committees, taskforces, in-depth studies, or councils). *

1. Demonstrates a sense of professional responsibility, such as demonstrating ethical behavior; providing accurate data and reports when needed; meeting deadlines; maintaining confidentiality; caring for the equipment and materials; and dressing appropriately; exhibiting sensitivity to those with special needs; maintaining good professional relationships with parents and community members; and presenting a good role model. *

1. Other duties as assigned.

* Denotes essential functions

(The tasks listed under the heading of Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities are examples of the variety and general nature of duties performed by employees in positions allocated to the classification. This specification should not be interpreted to describe all the duties which may be assigned to an employee at this level.)

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Knowledge of special education law, regulations, and procedural requirements (IDEA, Section 504, FERPA).
• Ability to effectively lead meetings and facilitate collaborative decision-making processes.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to analyze and interpret student data to inform programming decisions.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, families, and community partners.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, including educational, psychological, and behavioral domains.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:                  Bachelor’s Degree, certification from the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board with an endorsement in a special education-related area.  

Work Experience:      Experience as a special education teacher, related service provider, or a case manager is preferred.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

-       The Physical Abilities and Working Conditions listed in this section are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of Physical Abilities and Working Conditions which may be required for this position.  Albany County School District #1 encourages persons with disabilities who are interested in employment for this position and need reasonable accommodation of those disabilities to contact the Chief Human Resources Officer for further information.

-                Vision: (which may be corrected) to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.

-                Hearing: (which may be corrected) to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.

-                Speech: to be understood in face-to-face communications; to speak with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.

-                Upper Body Mobility: use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head.

-                Strength: to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects which weigh as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.

-                Environmental Requirements: encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.

-                Mental Requirements: read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; math skills at a high school proficiency level; judgement and the ability to process information quickly; learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and records.

-                Additional Work Conditions and Physical Abilities: May require travel to multiple sites.

EVALUATION

-       Evaluation of this position shall be by the Chief Student Advocacy Officer/Principal.

Salary : $54,000 - $85,796