Special Education Case Manager - Minnesota Connections Academy

Connections Academy•Saint Paul, MN

48d•$46,000 - $60,000•Remote

About The Position

Minnesota Connections Academy (MNCA) is a tuition-free, online charter school for students in grades K-12 throughout Minnesota. MNCA's program is operated through a contract with Connections Academy, LLC, to provide the educational program and other services. Connections Academy, a division of Connections Education, is accredited by AdvancED, and MNCA is accredited by the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement. Position Summary and Responsibilities: Working from office your home office, the Special Education Case Manager will manage a caseload for students with special needs. The Special Education Case Manager will participate in all steps of the IEP process. They will work closely with other teachers and district professionals to ensure that the school's special education program is successful and operating in compliance with federal and state regulations. The Special Education Case Manager will utilize technology to complete IEP, reevaluation, eligibility, and progress monitoring reporting for students on their caseload.

Requirements

Degree in Special Education or related Education Field
Valid Minnesota Special Education certification
Experience in policy (IDEA) and/or administration with Special Education
Strong technology skills (especially with Microsoft Office products)
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Customer focused approach
High degree of flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work well in fast paced environment
Team player track record
Willingness to travel on occasion for marketing and state testing events (may require occasional overnight travel)
Must be able to use a personal electronic device and an email address for two-step authentication

Responsibilities

Develop, write and help implement IEPs
Ensure 100% compliance of all IDEA documentation
Evaluate tests and assessments, complete progress monitoring
Communicate regularly with parents/learning coaches of students with special needs to insure that their IEP goals are being met, and that their needs are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion
Consult with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the IEP regarding students with specific needs and potential learning issues
Schedule, organize and conduct IEP related meetings in a virtual environment, as needed
Help teachers and learning coaches develop and implement program modifications and strategies for all students
Assist, as needed, with the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation and procedures for the IEP process
Communicate with providers for students needing related services as mandated by their IEPs
Collaborate with third party companies to assist with services and transition planning
Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school's Learning Management System and special education software
Assist with administering state testing and coordinate the special adaptations that are required based on the IEP
Complete transition interviews and draft an effective transition plan
Other duties as assigned.