School Case Manager PEL/LBS1

Heritage•Chicago, IL

13h•$50•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPRO Pediatrics is looking for a School Case Manager (PEL/LBS1) role with our team in Chicago, IL. Join our collaborative therapy team supporting students’ academic and functional success! This is a full-time, on-site position supporting students in grades K-8th. HealthPRO Pediatrics offers a great schedule with weekends, holidays, and summers off, generous PTO accrual, and year-round benefits packages for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, 401k, and free CEUs. As a W-2 employee, you will receive mentorship from multiple disciplines across our experienced, collaborative pediatric team. We are dedicated to empowering children, supporting families, and fostering growth, providing a purpose-driven environment where your skills and compassion truly make a difference.

Requirements

Must hold a current license to practice in the state of Illinois.
Must hold valid PEL and LBS1.
Have successful experience working with culturally diverse families.
Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

Create and distribute calendar of all annual reviews and evaluations to comply with IDEA timelines, and provide updates as needed.
Ensure families are notified in writing at least 10 days before all conferences.
Chair and coordinate all FIEs/IEPs/BIPs/504s.
Ensure parents and students receive all meeting paperwork and understand the FIE/IEP/BIP/504.
Monitor and ensure implementation of all IEP services, accommodations and progress monitoring.
Oversee the special education referral process, including collaborating with the School Principal to ensure MTSS implementation and documentation.
Obtain IEPs and special education files for newly enrolled students, and coordinate services for new students.
Ensure all IEPs are relevant, measurable, rigorous and compliant with Federal and State Law.
Ensure transition plans are complete and 8th grade students and families are aware of excellent high school options.
Ensure all relevant staff have copies, keep confidential, and understand how to use student IEPs, 504s and BIPs.
Meet regularly with School Principal and Director of Specialized Services to collaborate, communicate, and continuously improve the special education program.
Meet regularly with special education teachers, monitor IEP work and provide feedback on IEPs.
Collaborate and communicate effectively and promptly with families, investing them in their students’ academic and character goals.
Manage Special Education files.
Attend CPS and ReGeneration Special Education meetings, and keep school staff informed of updates.