Special Education Case Manager

Description

Special Education Case Manager

Covington/Metairie, LA

Description

Reports To: Special Education Director

Term: 12 months

Description: Charter school for children with Dyslexia seeks highly dedicated and compassionate Special Education Case Manager to join our team. Louisiana Key Academy offers a unique opportunity to gain additional expertise while earning competitive wages.

Performance Responsibilities may include:

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and facilitate individualized education plans (IEPs)
• Collaborate with teachers, parents, administrators, and service providers to coordinate educational and support services
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of student progress, services provided, and compliance with legal requirements
• Serve as a liaison between families and school staff to facilitate effective communication and advocacy
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local special education laws and regulations
• Provide support to staff and families regarding special education processes and accommodations
• Completing report prep for student evaluations
• Conducting clerical work related for admissions/enrollment processes
• Entering SPED data into the state system quarterly based on the report of the student's service providers
• Preparing and routing documents for electronic signatures
• Fulfilling records requests
• Conducting email and phone correspondence with parents and other stakeholders
• Managing and maintaining the filing system for students' SPED and enrollment documents
• Conducting quarterly audits of student files
• Ensuring that student documents are scanned and uploaded to eSER and PowerSchool
• Other clerical duties as assigned

Requirements

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, Psychology, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of special education laws, regulations, and best practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team and families
• Problem-solving skills and a compassionate approach to student advocacy
• Proficiency in documentation and data management systems related to special education