Case Manager- Special Programs

JOB GOAL: The Special Programs Case Manager will be responsible for coordinating Special Education, Section 504 and Dyslexia Programs incompliance with federal, state and district requirements for assigned campus(es) at the district and ensuring provision of effectiveinstructional and related services per IEPs and 504 plans developed based on individual student needsPOSITION QUALIFICATIONS: o Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university.o Minimum 2 years of special education teaching experience (Preferred)o Valid Texas Educator Certification with required special education endorsement (Preferred)DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: o Understands and supports the mission, vision and values of Harmony Public Schools.o Manages the IEP and 504 process in all aspects, including initial and re-evaluations, all required meetings, documentationand reporting, and compliance with all applicable laws and policies for assigned campus(es) at the district.o Plans, prepares, and facilitates ARD/504 meetings, and serves as a member of the Admission, Review and Dismissal/504Committee.o Participates in placement decisions based on educational, sociological and physiological data presented to the committee.o Establishes new objectives based on the findings of the evaluation team to be presented as recommendations to the ARDCommittee.o Monitors and supports the schools compliance to timelines and state and federal regulations.o Responds to inquiries or complaints from parents in a timely manner.o Assists regular school personnel in providing an appropriate educational environment for mainstreamed students.o Trains teachers of special population, general education teachers and other staff and ensure they understand and complywith confidentiality of students in accordance with both state and federal laws.o Participates in professional development activities and staff meetings as required or assignedo Assists school administration in scheduling classes for SPED instruction.o Assists in the planning and implementation of staff development and in-service programs pertaining to special education.o Monitors SPED/504 students academic progress that is reflected in the formative and summative evaluations to ensurestudents meet desired educational goals and uses assessment results to coordinate SPED instruction and schedule.o Compiles, maintains, submits and files all physical and computerized reports, records, and other documents required bythe district, state and federal laws.o Ensures SPED classroom(s) and/or instructional environment is safe, organized and conducive to learning, withaccessibility to all students.o Establishes and maintains communication, both written and oral, with parents, students, principals, and teachers to keepthem informed of student progress.o Collaborates with district personnel, Region service centers, and other professionals to carry out school wide instructionalor related activities for SPED/504 students and their parents to better educate them on SPED/504 services and programs.o Collaborates with general education teachers to ensure SPED/504 student's instructional needs are being met.o Advocates for SPED/504 students to ensure they have an equitable educational opportunity.o Continually communicates with students on instructional expectations and keeps them informed of their progress inmeeting those expectations.o Provides SPED instruction if assigned. If the coordinator has a teaching role, comply with the position description of SPEDteacher.o Supports general education/special education teachers and administrators in implementation of appropriate strategies tomeet the needs of students with disabilities.o Supports implementation of accommodations and modifications for students with IEPs in the general education classroomand during Special Education service timeo Ensures implementation of instructional programs which utilizes knowledge of learning styles and modalities andcorrelates Individual Education Plans with regular program curriculum guides.o Ensures timely dissemination of modifications, accommodations and IEPs to the related teachers and personnel andkeeps related documentationo Plans, develops, implements, and administers programs and services to meet identified needs, including developmentand implementation of new programs and serviceso Redesigns curriculum to suit new objectives.o Suggests alternative teaching methodso Assesses relation between student performance and handicapping condition.o Identifies the need for remedial or tutorial assistance to students.o Utilizes the special education staff and coordinates input to meet the needs of each special education child.o Maintains confidential records of assigned students and completes reports and other evaluations.o Creates and maintains Special Education documentation as required by federal, state and district regulationso Performs other duties as assigned.SKILLS AND ABILITIES: o Knowledge of Admission, Review, and Dismissal (ARD) Committee process and Individual Education Plan (IEP) goalsetting process and implementationo Ability to prioritize tasks and coordinate multiple projects to meet specific deadlineso Ability to maintain confidentiality of privileged and sensitive informationo Ability to maintain professional behavior, appearance, and work ethic to always represent HPS in a positive mannero Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral forms with all levels of management, both internal and externalo to the district.o Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships both internal and external to the district.o Ability to use computer including software, database used by the district, spreadsheet and word processing software,calculator, copy machine and telephone.o Ability to analyze datao Ability to use effective interview techniques, effective public speaking skills, and problem-solving skillsWORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: o Light Work: may require occasional light lifting.o Nights and weekend activities will be occasionally required.o Position is based in a Harmony campus and requires on-site presence during regular business hours.o Position may require assignment to multiple campuses depending on the need and caseload.o Position is in office setting and may involve prolonged work at a desk in one location.o Excessive travel may be required.