Special Education Case Manager At Yalc Sy 23 -24

The Organization

Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and mutually respectful environment that motivates and prepares each student to fulfill his academic or career potential. With the support of a wide circle of caring adults, students will develop the skills they need to make sound decisions and lead rewarding lives.

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The Touchstone

At the Maya Angelou Schools, the key to our success is rooted in building trusting, respectful and nurturing relationships with each other. We strive to create safe spaces for all to be able to reach their limitless potential. We are at our best when we work together to ensure the unique needs of our community are met. We empower each other to grow successfully so we can see forever! This is how we live the Maya Way, even when no one is watching.

Position Overview

The Young Adult Learning Center (YALC) is seeking a Special Education Case Manager for the 2023-2024 school year. This staff member will be responsible for ensuring that all students with special learning or emotional needs receive the level and kind of support that will enable them to succeed in the most inclusive and non-stigmatizing manner possible.

Responsibilities

• Reporting information to the SPED Director and Principal to ensure compliance
• Serving as an advocate and mentor for the student
• Working closely with parents, school professionals, and outside service providers where necessary
• Collaborating with other school leaders to facilitate professional development training in special education for staff members
• Responding to parent concerns and questions regarding the implementation of the student’s IEP and instructional program
• Coordinating/collaborating with classroom teachers, counselors, and specialists regarding the student’s accommodations, program modifications, instructional supports, etc.
• Attending SPED Team meetings and Instructional Team meetings
• Managing a caseload of students with an IEP (organizing all meetings such as IEP, Eligibility, Manifestation Determination, etc., collecting data, uploading information into data systems, and maintaining and updating IEPs as needed)
• Monitoring the student’s progress, attendance, and other factors affecting the student’s academic success throughout the year
• Modeling and contributing to a school culture of hope and high expectations for achievement
• Contacting parents and teachers to share information/progress reports
• Serving as the central point of contact for the parent, student, and staff for instructionally-based issues such as:
  • Monitoring the student’s progress, attendance, and other factors affecting the student’s academic success throughout the year
  • Contacting parents and teachers to share information/progress reports
  • Coordinating/collaborating with classroom teachers, counselors, and specialists regarding the student’s accommodations, program modifications, instructional supports, etc.
  • Responding to parent concerns and questions regarding the implementation of the student’s IEP and instructional program
  • Serving as an advocate and mentor for the student
• Managing administrative assignments effectively and with a high level of professionalism and integrity

Qualifications:

• An unyielding belief that with the appropriate supports, coupled with high expectations, all students can significantly improve their academic skills, and can develop prosocial and culturally normative behaviors that will enable them to succeed at school and beyond
• Experience working with incarcerated or opportunity youth (preferred)
• Bachelor’s degree in education or subject field (required)
• Certification (preferred)
• Certification in District of Columbia/another reciprocal jurisdiction or provisional

Salary and Benefits

Our salaries are comparable to those of other public schools in the District of Columbia area. In addition, See Forever offers a robust benefits plan, including health care coverage, HSA/FSA and dependent care accounts, voluntary dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability options, commuter benefits, a 401k retirement savings plan, student loan refinancing options, and the opportunity to positively impact students with a broad range of experiences and backgrounds.

See Forever is an equal-opportunity employer. We believe a diverse staff is a better, more effective staff.