Special Education Case Manager

Sola Academy by Fusion, an ISBE-approved therapeutic day school serving students with disabilities in grades 6–12, has an opening for a Special Education Case Manager. This position ensures that the school is appropriately serving students based on their individualized education plans (IEPs) and fosters strong partnerships among families, staff, school districts, and outside providers. The Case Manager helps families feel supported,assiststeachers in delivering a successful social, emotional, and academic experience, and supports the leadership team in upholding compliance with all special education requirements. What You’ll Do: Gather and analyze information from outside professionals and referringdistricts, andcollaborate to ensure effective IEP implementation. Read all psychological and educational evaluations and IEPs for enrolled students and summarize relevant information into student profiles in Salesforce. Maintain relevant medication logs and update student profiles to inform staff of potential impacts and side effects. Coordinate with external service providers and school districts to schedule IEP meetings and ensure documentation is complete. Stay current on special education laws and services by attending requiredtrainings. Support teachers in understanding various disabilities and implementing creative accommodations to meet student needs. Conduct teacher training and workshops on disabilities, accommodations, modifications, and special education processes. Oversee teacher data collection, ensuringtimelysubmission of quarterly reports, progress monitoring, and IEP drafts. Partner with families to connect them withappropriate internal and external services, ensuring they feel heard and supported Plan andassistwith community and parent education events related to serving students with disabilities Hire, onboard, supervise, and develop paraprofessionals and social workers, ensuring compliance with licensure requirements and role expectations. Provide coaching, professional development, and progressive discipline processes tomaintaina strong special education support team. Facilitate communication on IEPs and special education best practices across the Sola Academy team. What We’re Looking For: Current Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement covering grades 6–12. Ability to obtain a General Administrative, Principal, or Director of Special Education endorsement. Prior experience as a Special Education Teacher or in a comparable special education compliance role. Expertise in IEP and 504 processes, special education law, and curriculum adaptations for students with disabilities. Ability to mentor as a positive role model and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. Strong organizational skills and the ability to maintain accurate documentation. Self-directed, proactive, and knowledgeable in curriculum, assessment, and special education law. Skilled at problem solving, multitasking, and professional communication. Understands learning differences and emotional difficulties. Patient, compassionate, and able to connect with students and families. Able to manage stress, self-regulate during crisis, and maintain a consistently positive attitude. Strong teamwork orientation, passion for student success, and commitment to continuous improvement. Florida residentsrequirelevel 2 background screening through Why Sola Academy by Fusion? At Sola Academy, we combine the proven strengths of Fusion’s individualized learning model with integrated therapeutic supports to meet the unique needs of every student. Our campuses are purpose-built communities where students feel understood, supported, and challenged to grow. You can learn more about us HERE. Benefits: We offer a package forfull-timeemployees whichgenerally includes: Medical, dental, and vision plans Vacationtime (for certain positions)inaccordance withcompany policy andstatelaw Accident and life insurance as well as short- and long-term disability In addition to the above items,full-timeandpart-timeemployees cangenerally participatein the following benefits: Sick time and paid holidaysin accordancewithcompanypolicy 401(k) plan with company match, based on eligibility Tax-advantaged commuter benefits Employeeassistanceprogram All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability,nationalityor sex. Qualified applicants who have access to or contact with students or the public, whoare responsible forthe safeguarding of others’ well-being, and who work with little supervisionin close proximity toothers will berequiredto complete a criminal history check once a contingent offer of employment is made. Applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employmentin accordance withlocal law. The nature and gravity of an offense, the length of time since the conviction, and the nature of the job in question are all considered, and criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify employment. Any discussion of criminal history will occur only after the background check iscompletedand a copy is provided to the applicant. Min USD $70,000.00/Yr. Max USD $85,000.00/Yr. #J-18808-Ljbffr Fusion-Academy