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[SY 24-25] Diverse Learner Teacher & Case Manager, LBS-1
KIPP Chicago | Chicago | www.resume-library.com |
Job Description
This position is full-time, benefits-eligible, and in-person at a specific school location.
At KIPP Chicago, Diverse Learners’ Teacher / Case Manager will oversee and provide direct services for cross-categorical students serviced in co-taught and self-contained classes, in grades K-4 or 5th-8th. The DL Teacher/Case Manager is responsible for collaborating with school based staff to create an inclusive culture where children and adults from diverse backgrounds and perspectives can excel.
One way to do this is by ensuring that all students with diverse learning needs receive services specified in their IEPs and 504 plans. The DL Teacher/ Case Manager will schedule, manage and lead all IEP and 504 meetings for their caseload, in compliance with state and federal laws; monitor the process for admitting students to and exiting students from Special Education services; and support our school leaders, teachers, and support staff in all matters and decision-making concerning the Special Education process.
This role requires a passion for collaboration and a deep commitment to making decisions in service of students and families. In addition, a mindset of ensuring students are in the least restrictive and most inclusive setting as possible is crucial.
The DLCM/Teacher reports directly to the Managing Director of Student Services (MDSS) and the School Leader.
This position will include the following roles and responsibilities:
Responsibilities - Diverse Learning Case Management
Develop, oversee, and coordinate Special Education services at the campus.
Develop a yearly meeting schedule that ensures 100% compliance in accordance with special education due dates and timelines.
Proactively communicate with staff members to ensure all members of the IEP team are prepared to meet all IEP and 504 deadlines.
Schedule, complete, and document all required parent communication in preparation of IEP and 504 meetings in compliance with state and federal laws.
Lead IEP and 504 meetings as a member of the IEP team.
Support school teams in collecting and compiling data for paraprofessional and transportation approvals if applicable to a student.
Maintain student paper and electronic files in accordance with CPS file protocols and state and federal laws.
Review all IEPs for quality as measured on the KIPP Chicago IEP rubric.
Provide feedback and professional development to teaching staff regarding IEP writing.
Manage and track completion of paraprofessional anecdotal record keeping and data tracking on a bi-weekly basis.
Approve paraprofessional records weekly.
Manage and track completion of IEP goal tracking/ progress monitoring by teaching staff in compliance with student IEPs.
Manage staff to complete all IEP report cards in accordance with IEP benchmark dates.
Throughout the school year, keep accurate and current lists of accommodations to be provided during standardized testing.
Serve as a thought partner and offer guidance to school teams regarding student schedules, staffing, and accommodations facilitation in accordance with state and federal laws.
Responsibilities - Diverse Learning Teacher
Write initial and annual IEPs using Chicago Public Schools’ eIEP system
Develop and implement lesson planning
Inform general education teachers of IEP goals as necessary
Monitor and support implementation of goals and objectives in general education and self-contained classrooms
Provide and/or support modifications and accommodations as needed
Progress Monitoring, keep IEPs updated as to the achievement of goals and objectives at the end of every quarter
Issue quarterly progress reports on IEP goals for students & families
Schedule coordinate, and chair the annual IEP meetings in collaboration with families, appropriate clinicians and general education staff
Maintain a portfolio of student work samples, anecdotal data, and classroom observations
Encourage parent partnerships and maintains positive communication with families regarding student progress
Work with the Principal, Assistant Principal and general education teachers to ensure all students receive appropriate services in their least restrictive environment
Responsibilities - Support/Leadership
The CM serves as a liaison between the school and the MDSS and in doing so is responsible for communicating the unique needs of the school to the MDSS. Furthermore, the CM is responsible for collaborating with the MDSS to ensure that the needs of the school are met.
The CM owns identifying, planning and implementing school based professional development as it pertains to developing school based staff in their capacity to be in compliance with their caseloads. This includes but is not limited to teaching teachers how to writing high quality, inclusive IEPs and developing systems for being current with IEP reports cards and meetings.
The CM is responsible for working with the school leader to ensure that each Diverse Learner staff member is on track with compliance expectations and is developing and growing in their capacity to do so. This will require initiative and the ability to manage up to the school leader on the part of the CM.
This position is full-time, benefits-eligible, and in-person at a specific school location.
At KIPP Chicago, Diverse Learners’ Teacher / Case Manager will oversee and provide direct services for cross-categorical students serviced in co-taught and self-contained classes, in grades K-4 or 5th-8th. The DL Teacher/Case Manager is responsible for collaborating with school based staff to create an inclusive culture where children and adults from diverse backgrounds and perspectives can excel.
One way to do this is by ensuring that all students with diverse learning needs receive services specified in their IEPs and 504 plans. The DL Teacher/ Case Manager will schedule, manage and lead all IEP and 504 meetings for their caseload, in compliance with state and federal laws; monitor the process for admitting students to and exiting students from Special Education services; and support our school leaders, teachers, and support staff in all matters and decision-making concerning the Special Education process.
This role requires a passion for collaboration and a deep commitment to making decisions in service of students and families. In addition, a mindset of ensuring students are in the least restrictive and most inclusive setting as possible is crucial.
The DLCM/Teacher reports directly to the Managing Director of Student Services (MDSS) and the School Leader.
This position will include the following roles and responsibilities:
Responsibilities - Diverse Learning Case Management
Develop, oversee, and coordinate Special Education services at the campus.
Develop a yearly meeting schedule that ensures 100% compliance in accordance with special education due dates and timelines.
Proactively communicate with staff members to ensure all members of the IEP team are prepared to meet all IEP and 504 deadlines.
Schedule, complete, and document all required parent communication in preparation of IEP and 504 meetings in compliance with state and federal laws.
Lead IEP and 504 meetings as a member of the IEP team.
Support school teams in collecting and compiling data for paraprofessional and transportation approvals if applicable to a student.
Maintain student paper and electronic files in accordance with CPS file protocols and state and federal laws.
Review all IEPs for quality as measured on the KIPP Chicago IEP rubric.
Provide feedback and professional development to teaching staff regarding IEP writing.
Manage and track completion of paraprofessional anecdotal record keeping and data tracking on a bi-weekly basis.
Approve paraprofessional records weekly.
Manage and track completion of IEP goal tracking/ progress monitoring by teaching staff in compliance with student IEPs.
Manage staff to complete all IEP report cards in accordance with IEP benchmark dates.
Throughout the school year, keep accurate and current lists of accommodations to be provided during standardized testing.
Serve as a thought partner and offer guidance to school teams regarding student schedules, staffing, and accommodations facilitation in accordance with state and federal laws.
Responsibilities - Diverse Learning Teacher
Write initial and annual IEPs using Chicago Public Schools’ eIEP system
Develop and implement lesson planning
Inform general education teachers of IEP goals as necessary
Monitor and support implementation of goals and objectives in general education and self-contained classrooms
Provide and/or support modifications and accommodations as needed
Progress Monitoring, keep IEPs updated as to the achievement of goals and objectives at the end of every quarter
Issue quarterly progress reports on IEP goals for students & families
Schedule coordinate, and chair the annual IEP meetings in collaboration with families, appropriate clinicians and general education staff
Maintain a portfolio of student work samples, anecdotal data, and classroom observations
Encourage parent partnerships and maintains positive communication with families regarding student progress
Work with the Principal, Assistant Principal and general education teachers to ensure all students receive appropriate services in their least restrictive environment
Responsibilities - Support/Leadership
The CM serves as a liaison between the school and the MDSS and in doing so is responsible for communicating the unique needs of the school to the MDSS. Furthermore, the CM is responsible for collaborating with the MDSS to ensure that the needs of the school are met.
The CM owns identifying, planning and implementing school based professional development as it pertains to developing school based staff in their capacity to be in compliance with their caseloads. This includes but is not limited to teaching teachers how to writing high quality, inclusive IEPs and developing systems for being current with IEP reports cards and meetings.
The CM is responsible for working with the school leader to ensure that each Diverse Learner staff member is on track with compliance expectations and is developing and growing in their capacity to do so. This will require initiative and the ability to manage up to the school leader on the part of the CM.
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