CASE MANAGER

Case Manager Location: Chicago Heights Middle School Date Posted: 3/27/2025 Date Available: FY 26-27 Job Summary Facilitate and coordinate special education meetings during the case study evaluation process and IEP meetings. Reports To Principal(s), Assistant Superintendent of Special Services, and other district administrators. Qualifications Current PEL (Public Educator License) with endorsement in School Psychology or an LBS1. Responsibilities Will consult with staff members and principals on potential referrals, attend MTSS meetings as needed, staffing schedules, and follow-up recommendations. Will receive, review, and process all special education referrals. Will schedule, conduct and participate in the following: Initial case studies Re‑evaluation conferences Eligibility Conference IEP (Individualized Education Plan) Will coordinate with staff the process of collecting data needed for case study staffing, screenings, and psychological consultations. Will inform all staff members involved, including the principal and Director of Special Education, of all case study conferences at least one week in advance. Will complete all staffing papers and place appropriate copies in Manager's and Teacher's Special Education files. Will review incoming special education student folders and keep an up‑to‑date account of all special education folders. Will coordinate all out‑of‑district staffing (Packet B) with non‑public schools. Will establish a list of all special education students due for reevaluation that school year and distribute appropriate forms for data collection. Will forward all necessary information to parents, other outside agencies when necessary who are unable to attend case study conferences. Will forward to the Special Education Director the district's copy of all case study staffing reports: Staffing Notices, Eligibility, Psychological, Case Study Packets, etc. Will participate in and assess problems with students' referral for preschool screenings through the use of testing and other diagnostic techniques. Will be a district liaison to the Director of Special Education. Will coordinate and schedule Annual Reviews for assigned schools. The Special education caseworker will provide input to the Director of Special Education that is beneficial for district programming. Will provide other case manager responsibilities as assigned by the Director. Terms of Employment Salary based on Chicago Heights School District 170 and American Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 604, Chicago Heights Council contractual agreement. Salary Range: $49,144 – $60,348; commensurate with experience. Pension System: TRS. #J-18808-Ljbffr Chicago Heights Fire Department