2024-25 Special Education Case Manager

2024-25 Great Lakes Academy Special Education Case Manager ($5000 Stipend)
About Great Lakes Academy Great Lakes Academy (GLA) is a high-performing, single-site charter school located in South Chicago. Our mission is to prepare all of our students with the fundamental academic skills, critical thinking ability, and strength of character to excel in high school, college, and a career of their choice. We empower all of our students with the education today that they will need to change the world tomorrow.
Our staff work hard to close opportunity gaps for our scholars, and the data speaks for itself: In 2023, on the rigorous Illinois Assessment of Readiness, GLA had the highest percentage of students reaching proficiency in ELA and Math of all elementary schools in Hyde Park, Woodlawn, South Shore, and South Chicago.
We are proud of our growth and achievement, but we have our sights set even higher for the 2024-25 school year, and we need your help to reach our goals. We are seeking a high-capacity, hungry, and growth-oriented Special Education Case Manager to join our team .
Job Overview Reporting directly to the Dean of Specialized Services, our Case Manager will serve in a leadership position for our Student Support Team, taking ownership over IEP and 504 management for a caseload of scholars. This includes overseeing the pre-referral and referral processes and overseeing the creation of, and execution of, Individual Educational Program (IEP) plans for the special education students on their caseload. The Case Manager will also take on some instructional responsibilities for our diverse learners .
Job Responsibilities

• Coordinate evaluations for students, both new and annual.
• Collaborate with RSPs, special education teachers and Lead classroom teachers in coordinating support schedules for all special needs students and evaluation needs.
• Maintain compliance with all IEP and 504 plans. Ensure compliance for caseload in general education settings.
• Collaborate with the Instructional Leadership Team to ensure strong co-teaching instruction is implemented for students with IEPs.
• Coordinate with teachers and Special Education team in monitoring student progress, coordinating the MTSS process, and completing any testing necessary for evaluations.
• Meet all compliance requirements and reporting deadlines for case management of 504s and IEPs.
• Lead a safe, structured, supportive classroom culture by building relationships with students, leveraging systems & routines, and consistently implementing GLA's code of conduct
• Use academic data to inform whole-group, small-group, and individual instruction and to drive student growth and achievement
• Establish relationships with students' families, communicating frequently and partnering in student success
• Consistently model the Great Lakes Academy BE GREAT virtues: Gratitude, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, and Truthfulness
• Collaborate with all staff members across team, grade level and subject area
• Actively participate in weekly 1:1 coaching and regular professional development (PD), including our three-week summer PD in August

Competencies

• Belief in and alignment with Great Lakes Academy's core beliefs and educational philosophy is non-negotiable
• Humility: Self-reflective with a growth mindset and ability to accept and implement feedback
• Reliability: Willingness to work hard, be flexible, and overcome obstacles in the pursuit of goals
• Kindness: Strong relationship builder with students, families, and other staff members
• Mastery of and enthusiasm for your academic subject
• Willingness to place student achievement as highest goal
• Committed to serving students of color on the South Side of Chicago

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required
• Professional Educator License with LBS1 endorsement is required
• Minimum of two years special education teaching experience
• Case management experience strongly preferred
• Eligibility to work in the United States on a full-time basis

As an equal opportunity employer, Great Lakes Academy hires without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other category protected by applicable law