Elementary Special Education Case Manager

Windham Southeast Supervisory Union (WSESU) is an increasingly diverse community with an ongoing commitment to social justice and anti-racism. We are looking for enthusiastic professionals to join us in furthering this work. www.wsesu.org/socjus WSESU is seeking motivating, engaging, and diverse educators and encourages all who are interested in diversity, equity, and social justice to consider working with us. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Elementary Special Education Case Manager to join our innovative team. Successful candidates will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proficiency in the Google platform. This candidate will also communicate and collaborate effectively with a variety of teams to support inclusive education in the classroom setting. This position follows the WSESU school calendar. This position may include some remote work opportunities. Equal Opportunity Employer Windham Southeast Supervisory Union is committed to maintaining a work and learning environment free from discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, pregnancy, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/civil union status, ancestry, place of birth, age, citizenship status, veteran status, political affiliation, genetic information or disability, as defined and required by state and federal laws. Additionally, we prohibit retaliation against individuals who oppose such discrimination and harassment or who participate in an equal opportunity investigation. Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of child development, including the implications of a broad range of delays, disorders, and disabling conditions affecting learning and living skills. Complete all documentation on the current web-based IEP system to maintain state and federal regulations for timelines, IEP content documentation, including: present levels, level of service, amount of inclusion in general education, accommodations, and related services. This information is used to maintain a data system to meet AOE compliance requirements and ongoing state and federal reporting requirements. Ability to implement IDEA compliance requirements to identify and support the learning and social/emotional progress of students with disabilities. Ability to provide consultation to and collaboration with general education teams to ensure student access to the general education curriculum. Ability to complete special education evaluations and analyze the outcomes to develop specialized instruction plans for the identified academic and social/emotional areas of need for each student. Collaborate with other professionals within the school’s Multi-Layered System of Support (MLSS) as appropriate to support specialized learning outlined in the IEP. Document needed modifications and accommodations in student IEPs, in collaboration with general education teachers. Build positive relationships with parents/guardians and maintain consistent communication about the IEP process, documenting contact, facilitating meetings, creating amendments, and all other IEP documentation requirements Knowledge and experience using universal design strategies, positive behavior supports/interventions, and intensive case management. Knowledge of State and Federal laws and regulations for IEP compliance. Responsible for building positive relationships with students, parents, and other community partners. Provide direction to paraeducators, general education teachers, and related service providers to ensure the consistent implementation of IEP goals and behavior support plan interventions for the student. Act as the primary case manager for students in K-6th grade with IEPs at assigned school(s).

Salary : $57,500 - $96,632