Case Manager, Citywide Assessment Team
2 weeks ago
**Case Manager, Citywide Assessment Team**
**Job Number**:2400018X**
**Posting Date**: May 2, 2024, 4:40:37 PM
**Primary Location**: West Side-2651 W Washington Blvd (Dodge-Garfield Park)
**Position Type**: Union Position
**JOB DESCRIPTION -**
Chicago Public Schools (CPS) is one of the largest school districts in the United States, serving over 320,000 students in 600+ schools and employing nearly 40,000 people, most of them teachers. CPS has set ambitious goals to ensure that every student, in every school and every neighborhood, has access to a world-class learning experience that prepares each for success in college, career, and civic life. In order to fulfill this mission, we make three commitments to our students, their families, and all Chicagoans: academic progress, financial stability, and integrity. Six core values are embedded within these commitments - student-centered, whole child, equity, academic excellence, community partnership, and continuous learning.
**Job Summary**:
The case manager is responsible for facilitating the entire evaluation process for all non-attending students in the city of Chicago in accordance with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). This process includes consent/ assessment planning meetings, evaluations, triennial evaluations, eligibility determinations, Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), and 504 plans as needed for children aged 2.6 - 22 years of age. Non-attending students include children aging out of Early Intervention and transitioning to Early Childhood, as well as students referred from Head Start facilities, Child Find Screenings, and students who are parentally placed in Private Schools or who are homeschooled and reside in the City of Chicago.
**The Case Manager, Citywide Assessment Team will be held accountable for the following responsibilities**:
- Facilitates all special education team meetings including Consent/Assessment Planning, Eligibility, IEP conferences, and 504 plans in accordance with state and federal-mandated timelines and procedures.
- Works closely with CAT Administrator and Team Lead to ensure an effective and seamless evaluation process for all families.
- Reviews documentation with the Team to determine and indicate referral decisions in SSM. Communicates referral decision to Private School lead, SESS or CAT Administrator to be sent to the parent.
- Creates and sends all necessary electronic documents in SSM to parents in a timely manner (same day or within 24 hours of the evaluation).
- Ensures all SSM records (e.g., IEP/504 plan) are completed, thoroughly reviewed, and finalized in a timely manner to meet compliance requirements (e.g. EI to EC transition timelines).
- Completes all Early Intervention Tracking Forms and ECOs in a timely manner when warranted.
- Adheres to predetermined timelines and supports completion of 2 cases minimum) per day.
- Supports completion of multiple cases and/or other administrative duties (e.g, review of files/requests for evaluations) as directed by CAT Administrator on a daily basis.
- Tracks returning cases in order to reschedule appointments and ensure that outstanding cases are completed.
- Creates Notices of Conferences and completes Referrals as needed.
- Completes all necessary follow-up documents, including but not limited to, School-Assignment Request Forms and Service Plan requests.
- Responds professionally to all parent and/or advocate questions and concerns regarding EC and Private Schools.
- Maneuvers contentious situations with professionalism. Collaborates with colleagues and CAT Manager to solve challenging situations and provide solutions.
- As necessary, assume the role of general education or special education teacher.
- Continues to develop professionally via CPS-offered PDs and independently.
- Consistent, on-time attendance on all required workdays.
- Other duties as assigned.
**In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Case Manager, Citywide Assessment Team must possess the following qualifications**:
**Education Required**:
- Master’s degree in early childhood education, counseling, or related field from an accredited college or university is required
- Illinois Professional Educator License with appropriate endorsement(s), including Early Childhood Specialist Approval, Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1), and General Administrative
- ESL Endorsement a plus
**Experience Required**:
- Minimum of 4 years experience in school or educational setting highly preferred
- Experience working with students and families of culturally diverse backgrounds.
- Experience evaluating early childhood students is preferred.
- Experience with Due Process cases is recommended.
**Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities**:
- Expert knowledge of state and federal timelines and procedures.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Ability to meet deadlines, multi-task between assessments/meetings, a
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