Current Illinois license to practice as a School Case Manager (PEL/LBS1).
Experience working with culturally diverse families.
Commitment to ongoing education and professional development.
Strong organizational skills for managing multiple IEPs and timelines.
Effective communication skills for collaboration with families and staff.
Responsibilities
Create and manage a calendar for annual reviews and evaluations to meet IDEA timelines.
Notify families in writing at least 10 days prior to conferences.
Chair and coordinate all FIEs, IEPs, BIPs, and 504 meetings.
Ensure families and students understand all meeting paperwork related to IEPs and 504s.
Monitor implementation of IEP services and accommodations, tracking student progress.
Oversee the special education referral process in collaboration with the School Principal.
Coordinate services for newly enrolled students and manage their special education files.
Benefits
Collaborative work environment with a dedicated therapy team.
Opportunity to impact students' academic and functional success.
Professional development opportunities to enhance skills.
Supportive leadership focused on continuous improvement in special education.
Full Job Description
Overview
School Case Manager (PEL/LBS1)
Chicago, IL | Grades K-8th
Full-Time | On-Site
Hourly rates start at $50-$55/hour
HealthPRO Pediatrics is looking for a School Case Manager (PEL/LBS1) role with our team in Chicago, IL.
Join our collaborative therapy team supporting students' academic and functional success!
Responsibilities
Create and distribute calendar of all annual reviews and evaluations to comply with IDEA timelines, and provide updates as needed.
Ensure families are notified in writing at least 10 days before all conferences.
Chair and coordinate all FIEs/IEPs/BIPs/504s.
Ensure parents and students receive all meeting paperwork and understand the FIE/IEP/BIP/504.
Monitor and ensure implementation of all IEP services, accommodations and progress monitoring.
Oversee the special education referral process, including collaborating with the School Principal to ensure MTSS implementation and documentation.
Obtain IEPs and special education files for newly enrolled students, and coordinate services for new students.
Ensure all IEPs are relevant, measurable, rigorous and compliant with Federal and State Law.
Ensure transition plans are complete and 8th grade students and families are aware of excellent high school options.
Ensure all relevant staff have copies, keep confidential, and understand how to use student IEPs, 504s and BIPs.
Meet regularly with School Principal and Director of Specialized Services to collaborate, communicate, and continuously improve the special education program.
Meet regularly with special education teachers, monitor IEP work and provide feedback on IEPs.
Collaborate and communicate effectively and promptly with families, investing them in their students' academic and character goals.
Manage Special Education files.
Qualifications
Must hold a current license to practice in the state of IL.
Have successful experience working with culturally diverse families.
Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development
