What are the responsibilities and job description for the Special Education Case Manager position at Louisiana Key Academy?
Description:
Special Education Case Manager
Covington/Metairie, LA
Description
Reports To: Special Education Director
Term: 12 months
Description: Charter school for children with Dyslexia seeks highly dedicated and compassionate Special Education Case Manager to join our team. Louisiana Key Academy offers a unique opportunity to gain additional expertise while earning competitive wages.
Key Responsibilities:
Performance Responsibilities may include:
Skills and Qualifications:
Special Education Case Manager
Covington/Metairie, LA
Description
Reports To: Special Education Director
Term: 12 months
Description: Charter school for children with Dyslexia seeks highly dedicated and compassionate Special Education Case Manager to join our team. Louisiana Key Academy offers a unique opportunity to gain additional expertise while earning competitive wages.
Key Responsibilities:
Performance Responsibilities may include:
- Develop, implement, and facilitate individualized education plans (IEPs)
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and service providers to coordinate educational and support services
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of student progress, services provided, and compliance with legal requirements
- Serve as a liaison between families and school staff to facilitate effective communication and advocacy
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education laws and regulations
- Provide support to staff and families regarding special education processes and accommodations
- Completing report prep for student evaluations
- Conducting clerical work related for admissions/enrollment processes
- Entering SPED data into the state system quarterly based on the report of the student’s service providers
- Preparing and routing documents for electronic signatures
- Fulfilling records requests
- Conducting email and phone correspondence with parents and other stakeholders
- Managing and maintaining the filing system for students' SPED and enrollment documents
- Conducting quarterly audits of student files
- Ensuring that student documents are scanned and uploaded to eSER and PowerSchool
- Other clerical duties as assigned
Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field
- Strong knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and best practices
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
- Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team and families
- Problem-solving skills and a compassionate approach to student advocacy
- Proficiency in documentation and data management systems related to special education