Special Education Case Manager (2026-2027 School Year)

Democracy Prep Public Schools•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

This role is for the 2026-2027 School Year and requires an educator committed to Democracy Prep's mission of college success and authentic civic engagement. The ideal candidate is an organized manager with strong time management and follow-up skills, capable of taking initiative and handling multiple projects. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential for interacting with various stakeholders. A Bachelor's degree and proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google applications are required, along with Special Education EC-12 Teacher Certification and 1-3 years of teaching experience.

Requirements

An educator with an unwavering commitment to the Democracy Prep mission of college success and authentic civic engagement for our scholars.
An organized manager with strong time management and follow-up skills and a demonstrated ability to take initiative and handle multiple projects concurrently.
An excellent communicator, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively to a variety of stakeholders.
A graduate of a Bachelor’s degree program.
A proficient user of Microsoft Office and/or Google applications.
Teacher Certification Required (Special Education EC-12)
1–3 years of teaching experience

Responsibilities

IEP Development & Compliance: Drafting, updating, and managing IEP documents, including conducting annual reviews and initial re-evaluations.
Case Management & Scheduling: Coordinating ARD/504 meetings, scheduling services, and ensuring all stakeholders follow the IEP.
Communication & Collaboration: Acting as the main point of contact for parents, general education teachers, and paraprofessionals regarding student progress and accommodations.
Progress Monitoring: Collecting and analyzing student data to track progress toward IEP goals.
Data Organization: Maintaining organized, confidential, and accurate student records.
Serve as primary case manager to students with disabilities, including development of the IEP via evaluator and stakeholder input, as well as delivery of instructional services when applicable.
Collaborates with staff to plan instructional services in alignment with state standards and the students' IEPs.
Delivers instruction in co-teach or resource settings to fulfill instructional service minutes.
Works with Special Education clerk to schedule IEP meetings in accordance with mandated timelines.
Ensures compliance with Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) both in terms of documentation and fidelity to mandated services.
Communicates with families and service providers.
Provide support and guidance to all school personnel on best practices for special education scholars. This includes, but is not limited to, interventions, scheduling, behavior support, data analysis, and enrichment.
Stay aware of current academic services in place for special education scholars, including interventions, tutoring, frequently used in-class accommodations, modifications and modified schedules.
Provide guidance, training, and professional development to school staff on special education instructional practices.
Ensure teachers are utilizing best practices and implementing effective and appropriate curricula, in tandem with the network Academic Collaboration Team Managers.
Review data to ensure that students receive targeted instruction or intervention and are closely monitored over time to determine if these students need additional support and interventions.
Update and maintain all special education data tracking systems to align with Democracy Prep’s data management processes.