IEP Case Manager

KIPP Public Schools Northern California•Oakland, CA

3d•$83,000 - $102,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Our IEP Case Managers play a key role in bringing to life the academic and cultural visions of our schools by ensuring the effective development and implementation of Individualized Education Plans (IEPs). This includes leading IEP processes, conducting academic testing for initial and eligibility evaluations, managing a student caseload, ongoing data analysis, and strong collaboration to help all students learn and grow. Our IEP Case Managers work closely with the school’s Leadership Team and relevant instructional staff to ensure students are learning and growing, and their IEPs are effectively supported. This role involves being approachable and providing ongoing feedback to continuously improve special education processes and practices. This is a temporary, one year position.

Requirements

Hold a B.A/B.S degree from a regionally accredited institution.
Hold a valid teaching credential in Special Education.
Commitment to KIPP mission and vision and to being an anti-racist educator.
Belief that all students can achieve at the highest academic levels.
Possess strong content area knowledge, especially in academic assessment and special education law.
Strong skills building relationships with students, families, and communities via multiple modalities (in person, phone, email. zoom).
Excellent communication skills with students, families, and colleagues.
Proficient knowledge of Google Suite applications (Google Classroom, Hangout, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.).
Ability to learn and utilize instructional technology to support virtual meetings and data collection (i.e. Zoom, Nearpod) as needed
Must possess a valid California driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle for work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

Experience in special education case management (2+ years), conducting academic evaluations, or special education coordination, particularly with students from similar demographics to our KIPP Public Schools Northern California student community.
Experience working with SEIS for IEP management

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the development, proposal, and implementation of eligible students’ Individualized Education Plans (IEP) in accordance with state and federal law.
Manage a caseload of 60-70 students across Tk-12, ensuring all IEP processes and deadlines are met.
Conduct comprehensive academic testing and evaluations for initial eligibility and re-evaluation purposes, analyzing results to inform IEP development.
Collaborate with key stakeholders, including general education teachers and families, to develop measurable annual goals in students’ areas of need including academic, behavior, and social emotional.
Collect and analyze data regularly to monitor student progress towards IEP goals, report student progress to families, and to inform future planning.
Consult with service providers and general education colleagues to support the accommodation, differentiation, and modification of student learning and materials to best meet the students’ needs as outlined in their IEPs.
Communicate effectively with staff, students, families, and other key stakeholders to ensure strong partnerships and thorough implementation of students’ individualized education plans (IEP).
Facilitate and lead IEP meetings as either LEA Admin designee or Education Specialist, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are engaged and processes comply with legal requirements.
Attend and engage in regular professional development and communities of practice to continue learning and growing as an educator.
Update and maintain students’ special education records, both digital and physical, including IEP documents, progress reports, evaluations, parent signature pages, and other relevant documentation.