CASE MANAGER

JobID:

3659

Position Type:

Student Support Services/Case Manager Date Posted:

3/27/2025

Location:

Chicago Heights Middle School Date Available:

FY 26-27

Closing Date:

Until Filled

SCHOOL DISTRICT 170 CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS TITLE

Case Manager

QUALIFICATIONS

Current PEL (Public Educator License) with endorsement in School Psychology or an

LBS1. 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.

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Will consult with staff members and principals on potential referrals, attend MTSS meetings as needed, staffing schedules, and follow-up recommendations. 2. Will receive, review, and process all special education referrals . 3. Will schedule, conduct and participate in the following: Collaboration consultation conferences Initial case studies Re-evaluation conferences Eligibility Conference IEP (Individualized Education Plan) 4. Will coordinate with staff the process of collecting data needed for case study staffings, screenings, and psychological consultations. 5. 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. 6. Will complete all staffing papers and place appropriate copies in Manager's and Teacher's Special Education files. 7. Will review incoming special education student folders and keep an up-to-date account of all special education folders. 8. Will coordinate all out-of-district staffings (Packet B) with non-public schools. 9. Reevaluations - Will establish a list of all special education students due for reevaluation that school year and distribute appropriate forms for data collection for completion. 10. Will forward all necessary information to parents, other outside agencies when necessary who are unable to attend case study conferences. 11. 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. 12. Will participate in and assess problems with student's referral for preschool screenings through the use of testing and other diagnostic techniques. 13. Will be a district liaison to the Director of Special Education. 14. Will coordinate and schedule Annual Reviews for assigned schools. 15. The Special education caseworker will provide input to the Director of Special Education that is beneficial for district programming. 16. Will provide other case manager responsibilities as assigned by the Director. Attachment(s): Summary of Benefits