IEP Case Manager - Grades (K-12)

MASSILLON CITY SCHOOLS

EXTERNAL JOB POSTING

“We are an Equal Opportunity Employer”

Position:  IEP Case Manager

Classification:  Certified

Building:  K-12 District

Daily Time: TBD

Salary Rate:  Per negotiated agreement

Effective Date:  August 18, 2025

Reports to:  Student Services Director/Building Principal/Designee

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Massillon City School District is currently seeking an experienced, dynamic teacher to join their team of dedicated professionals.  We are looking for individuals who:

• Complete and maintain compliance with special education paperwork as well as support access for students with disabilities in school programming.

• Share in the belief that fundamental to our work, is a respect for the capabilities and potential for every child and family.
• Believes that every child is naturally curious.
• Values the participation of families in enriching the child's learning experience, and forging connections between home and the classroom.
• Works collaboratively in teams to provide the highest quality of education and care.
• Are willing to participate in structured professional development.
• Are willing to be flexible in meeting the changing needs of the school.

Essential Functions:

• Serve as a role model for students in how to conduct themselves as citizens and as responsible, intelligent human beings.
• Has a legal responsibility to help instill in students the belief in and practice of ethical principles and democratic values.
• Shall remain free of any alcohol or nonprescribed controlled substance abuse in the workplace throughout his/her employment in the District.
• Ensure safety of students
• Assist in coordinating the special education program for all students with disabilities in the school district
• Assist in implementation of federal law and Ohio rules for educating handicapped pupil
• Develop IEP’s for children; assist in scheduling IEP conferences
• Provide classroom teachers with resource information
• Assist coordination of activities between the school district and outside agencies
• Work with regular classroom teachers in supporting access to curriculum and extra-curricular activities
• Prepare local, state and federal reports relative to areas of special education and pupil personnel services
• Serve as a member of IAT and IEP teams as required
• Attend IEP and facilitate IEP meetings
• Consult with regular education teacher concerning modifications, adaptations or alternate assignments in regular education classroom for special education students
• Assist with record keeping tasks and individual records of all children recommended to receive special education services or those enrolled in special education
• Adhere to rules and regulations regarding programs that relate to special education
• Assist in conducting programs for the identification of exceptional children
• Compile and maintain an accurate inventory of special education materials
• Represent the district at local, state and regional activities/committees as agreed to
• Maintain respect at all times for confidential information, e.g., student IEP's, testing information, student and staff information
• Create IEP goals/objectives for students that aligned with ETR needs
• Demonstrate knowledge of subject matter and present clear, complete and accurate explanations as the facilitator of special education meetings
• Support strategies to accomplish individualized program goals
• Consult with regular classroom teacher concerning placement of potential students
• Support staff in creating curriculum as well as alternative teaching techniques/interventions and assessments to best enhance student learning
• Ensure compliance related to special education timelines
• Plan and schedule activities to meet individual student needs and activities to support the grade level curriculum
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Perform other duties that may be assigned by Student Services Director/Building Principal/Designee

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Respond to routine questions and requests in an appropriate manner
• Make contacts with the public with tact and diplomacy
• Interact in a positive manner with staff, students and parents
• Promote good public relations by personal appearance, attitude and conversation
• Attend meetings and in-services as required
• Act as a mentor for first year teachers as agreed upon
• Work closely with administrators as part of development teams to discuss and implement new practices
• Serve as role model for students
• Assist in selection of textbooks, equipment, and other instructional materials
• Assist with the creation of supportive programming for student with behavioral needs
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Student Services Director/Building Principal/Designee

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in education from an accredited college or university
• Appropriate State of Ohio teaching certifications/license/ Intervention Specialist
• At least 2 years minimum successful teaching experience in special education setting, including but not limited to: the development of, writing of and implementation student’s IEPs.
• Provide evidence of active participation in Teacher Based Team meetings
• Be able to demonstrate how you have applied knowledge and skills acquired from professional development in the development of, writing of and implementation of students’ IEPs.
• Provide documentation of student achievement and progress as it pertains to this job vacancy

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to communicate ideas and directives clearly and effectively both orally and in writing
• Effective, active listening skills
• Organizational and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of IDEA, Title I rules
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to operate school equipment
• Commitment to education
• Knowledge of academic area and teaching methodology
• Skills that foster and facilitate learning and classroom management
• Training in varied instructional design
• Background/knowledge base in methodology and supervised practice
• Knowledge of due process and other laws governing special education
• Ability to assess needs and write IEP’s that provide for those needs
• Knowledge of special education state and federal guidelines

Equipment Operated:

• Smart board
• Computer
• Calculator
• Telephone
• Office machines, e.g., copier, scanner, printer, fax

Additional Working Conditions:

• Occasional exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and tissue
• Occasional interaction with unruly students
• Frequent requirement to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, read, speak, reach, stretch with hands and arms, crouch, kneel, climb, and stoop
• Occasionally lift, carry, push, and pull various items up to a maximum of 50 pounds
• Occasional operation of a vehicle in inclement weather conditions, i.e., being prepared to work on all scheduled school days, except calamity days
• Frequent repetitive hand motion, e.g., computer keyboard, calculator, writing
• Occasional travel
• Occasional evening/weekend work

This job description is subject to change and in no manner states or implies that these are the only duties and responsibilities to be performed by the incumbent.  The incumbent will be required to follow the instructions and perform the duties required by the incumbent’s supervisor, appointing authority.