SPECIAL EDUCATION CASE MANAGER, PARKER ACADEMY, Concord, NH PARKER ACADEMY OVERVIEW:
Parker Academy is a private day school for middle and high school students located in Concord, New Hampshire. Students attend Parker Academy for a variety of reasons. Some have learning differences or emotional needs. Others may need a slower pace or need help in managing stress or anxiety. Many find themselves longing for an environment that not only adjusts and supports them, but offers them appropriate challenges in their areas of strength. Position Overview:
The Special Education Case Manager oversees the special education services for students with disabilities to optimize student learning in the school environment. He or she will serve as one of the school’s special educators, exemplifying knowledgeable and professional conduct in addressing the learning needs of students with disabilities. He or she will coordinate screenings, meetings, testing and transportation for individual students. Also provides professional development and support to special education and general education staff in special education procedures, regulations, differentiated instruction and assessments. This person will support researchbased instructional practices to improve achievement of special education students in classrooms. Contacts are made within and outside of the school system. Requires timely and thorough handling of sensitive information and dealing tactfully with others. Essential Job Functions: ●
Monitors and assures adherence to policy, procedures, timelines and regulations regarding the special education process. ●
Receives and screens special education referrals. ●
Schedules all special education screenings and eligibility meetings. ●
Facilitates/coordinates screening and IEP meetings (initial, annual review and revisions), eligibility paperwork for special education and transitions for students. ●
Coordinates testing to remain in compliance with federal timelines and requirements. ●
Works with Local Education Agency (LEA) from sending school districts at IEP meetings and assures the development of standards driven IEPs.. ●
Maintains knowledge of SOL and alternative assessment (eligibility requirements). ●
Ensures timely and accurate student data entry; maintaining current student enrollment information; monitors development of IEP’s online and in student information system. ●
Provides ongoing professional development and support to special and general education staff in special education procedures/regulations, collaborative model, differentiates instruction, data collection and analysis and assessments. ●
Provides supplemental professional development for new special education staff. ●
Accesses and analyzes student performance data to address instruction that can improve student performance. ●
Shares and models use of researchbased instructional strategies with staff to ensure quality instruction. ●
Assists in the development of the school’s master schedule to ensure support of the students’ instructional needs in regards to staff resources. ●
Maintains effective communication with special education specialists, liaisons, and other support staff. ●
Conducts classroom observations that address student learning needs and promote quality instruction. ●
Performs other duties as required. Qualifications: ●
Considerable knowledge of the regulations and policies related to disabilities. ●
Considerable knowledge of the concepts, principles and methodologies of instruction, learning theory and teaching methodologies for special education students. ●
Demonstrated ability to develop instructional goals for students within special education programs; design and deliver instruction and assess student's learning. ●
Demonstrated abilities in decision making, problem analysis, conflict resolution, interpersonal relationships and planning. ●
Demonstrated ability to organize, schedule and monitor work assignments and to train and advise staff. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. ●
Demonstrates knowledge in all areas of special education identification criteria. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. Must hold or be eligible for a New Hampshire Professional teaching license. Specific special education endorsement required. Master’s degree preferred. To Apply:
Please email Jennifer Kretovic at
[email protected]
, with cover letter, resume, letters of reference and salary requirements to [email protected]. Parker Academy is a dba under Tutoring & Instructional Services, Inc. We are an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.