SPECIAL EDUCATION CASE MANAGER-(.60)

REPORTS TO:

Director of SAU52 Pupil Instruction and Support, and Program Director

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Master’s degree in Special Education preferred

2. 3-5 years experience with special education programs preferred

3. New Hampshire certification in Special Education area(s)

4. Possess working knowledge of special education law and procedures

5. Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team model

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Special Education Case manager at Robert J. Lister Academy.

2. Organize special education meetings and three-year evaluation schedules for students attending Robert J. Lister Academy.

3. Oversee the New Hampshire Special Education Information System and manage the information needed for the annual child count deadline and other state reports.

4. Provide consistent team meeting formats and documentation of special education records.

5. Conduct educational assessments as required at Robert J. Lister Academy.

6. Communicate effectively with parents, administration, and other agencies.

7. Participate in building teams as needed.

8. Coordinate transitions of special education students to and from building programs. 

9. Coordinate with out-of-district placements with Robert J. Lister Academy.

10. Other duties as assigned by the Robert J. Lister Academy Program Director 

11. Coordinate compliance with all federal and state statutes about special education students

12. Maintenance of accurate records of students.

13. Supervise the implementation of general program procedures, as well as all students’ individual education plans.

14. Coordinate child find responsibilities.

15. Work with the Director of SAU52 and the Program Director of Lister Academy to communicate and coordinate student needs. 

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Mental demands: calculating, comparing, editing, problem-solving, evaluating, interpreting, organizing, consulting, analyzing, planning, designing, documenting, specifying, coordinating, implementing, and presenting both simple and complex information and material. 

Physical demands: sitting, standing, walking, writing, operating equipment, adjusting, connecting, lifting (to 25 lbs.), bending, keyboarding, pulling, pushing, and carrying. 

Environmental conditions: inside, outside, working around moving objects, working alone, and working with students, faculty, parents, and staff members. 

Willingness and ability to work with others and to share with others; willingness to support the concept of ‘teaming’ and a ‘team approach’ in meeting the needs of the District.

FLSA Status: Exempt