Special Education Case Manager
Young World Physical Education, Laramie, WY, United States
Special Education Case Manager
Albany County School District 1 Special Services Facility – Laramie, Wyoming
Job Description
Position Summary: The Special Education Case Manager serves as the administrative designee for Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and ensures that all special education processes are implemented with fidelity and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position coordinates services for students with disabilities, facilitates collaboration among stakeholders, and supports the development and implementation of appropriate educational programming to meet individual student needs.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Chairs IEP meetings and serves as the administrative representative when designated.
Ensures compliance with all legal requirements related to the identification, evaluation, placement, and service provision for students receiving special education services.
Makes administrative decisions in alignment with district procedures and in the best interest of students.
Serves as a liaison between the school, families, staff, and outside agencies in the development and implementation of students’ IEPs.
Oversees the collection, analysis, and interpretation of student data to inform educational decision‑making.
Provides direct services to students consistent with licensure and areas of expertise, as appropriate.
Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant records in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
Supports staff in understanding and implementing IEPs, accommodations, and modifications.
Participates in multidisciplinary team processes and contributes to student evaluations and program planning.
Follows the policies and procedures of the school(s).
Ensures that confidentiality is maintained for sensitive records and other information.
Participates in professional growth such as professional organizations, coursework, workshops, and conferences, and other professional activities such as school and/or district committees, task forces, in‑depth studies, or councils.
Demonstrates professional responsibility, ethical behavior, accurate data and reports, meeting deadlines, maintaining confidentiality, caring for equipment and materials, appropriate dress, sensitivity to those with special needs, and good professional relationships with parents and community members.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Knowledge of special education law, regulations, and procedural requirements (IDEA, Section 504, FERPA).
Ability to effectively lead meetings and facilitate collaborative decision‑making processes.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret student data to inform programming decisions.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, families, and community partners.
Knowledge of child and adolescent development, including educational, psychological, and behavioral domains.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Entry Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree and certification from the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board with an endorsement in a special education‑related area.
Work Experience: Experience as a special education teacher, related service provider, or a case manager is preferred.
Physical Abilities and Working Conditions
Vision: Ability to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Hearing: Ability to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
Speech: Being understood in face‑to‑face communications; speaking with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.
Upper Body Mobility: Use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head.
Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects weighing as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
Environmental Requirements: Encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.
Mental Requirements: Read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; high‑school proficiency in math; judgment; ability to process information quickly; learn quickly; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and records.
Additional Work Conditions: May require travel to multiple sites.
Evaluation
Evaluation of this position shall be by the Chief Student Advocacy Officer/Principal.
Other Information
Position Type: Full‑Time
Salary: $54,000 to $85,796 Per Year
Job Categories: Other Professional > Other Certified Professional
Job Requirements: At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred; Master’s degree preferred; Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
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Albany County School District 1 Special Services Facility – Laramie, Wyoming
Job Description
Position Summary: The Special Education Case Manager serves as the administrative designee for Individualized Education Program (IEP) meetings and ensures that all special education processes are implemented with fidelity and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The position coordinates services for students with disabilities, facilitates collaboration among stakeholders, and supports the development and implementation of appropriate educational programming to meet individual student needs.
Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Chairs IEP meetings and serves as the administrative representative when designated.
Ensures compliance with all legal requirements related to the identification, evaluation, placement, and service provision for students receiving special education services.
Makes administrative decisions in alignment with district procedures and in the best interest of students.
Serves as a liaison between the school, families, staff, and outside agencies in the development and implementation of students’ IEPs.
Oversees the collection, analysis, and interpretation of student data to inform educational decision‑making.
Provides direct services to students consistent with licensure and areas of expertise, as appropriate.
Maintains accurate, timely, and compliant records in accordance with district, state, and federal requirements.
Supports staff in understanding and implementing IEPs, accommodations, and modifications.
Participates in multidisciplinary team processes and contributes to student evaluations and program planning.
Follows the policies and procedures of the school(s).
Ensures that confidentiality is maintained for sensitive records and other information.
Participates in professional growth such as professional organizations, coursework, workshops, and conferences, and other professional activities such as school and/or district committees, task forces, in‑depth studies, or councils.
Demonstrates professional responsibility, ethical behavior, accurate data and reports, meeting deadlines, maintaining confidentiality, caring for equipment and materials, appropriate dress, sensitivity to those with special needs, and good professional relationships with parents and community members.
Other duties as assigned.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Knowledge of special education law, regulations, and procedural requirements (IDEA, Section 504, FERPA).
Ability to effectively lead meetings and facilitate collaborative decision‑making processes.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
Ability to analyze and interpret student data to inform programming decisions.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with staff, students, families, and community partners.
Knowledge of child and adolescent development, including educational, psychological, and behavioral domains.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Entry Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s Degree and certification from the Wyoming Professional Teaching Standards Board with an endorsement in a special education‑related area.
Work Experience: Experience as a special education teacher, related service provider, or a case manager is preferred.
Physical Abilities and Working Conditions
Vision: Ability to read small print; view a computer screen for prolonged periods.
Hearing: Ability to answer telephones and tolerate exposure to noisy conditions.
Speech: Being understood in face‑to‑face communications; speaking with a level of proficiency and volume to be understood over a telephone.
Upper Body Mobility: Use hands and fingers to feel, grasp, and manipulate small objects; manipulate fingers, twist and bend at the wrist and elbow; extend arms to reach outward and upward; use hands and arms to lift objects; turn, raise, and lower the head.
Strength: Ability to lift, push, pull and/or carry objects weighing as much as 15 or more pounds on a frequent basis.
Environmental Requirements: Encounter constant work interruptions; work cooperatively with others; work independently; work indoors and outdoors.
Mental Requirements: Read, write, understand, interpret, and apply information at a moderately complex level essential for successful job performance; high‑school proficiency in math; judgment; ability to process information quickly; learn quickly; give verbal instruction; rank tasks in order of importance; copy, compare, compile, and coordinate information and records.
Additional Work Conditions: May require travel to multiple sites.
Evaluation
Evaluation of this position shall be by the Chief Student Advocacy Officer/Principal.
Other Information
Position Type: Full‑Time
Salary: $54,000 to $85,796 Per Year
Job Categories: Other Professional > Other Certified Professional
Job Requirements: At least 5 years of relevant experience preferred; Master’s degree preferred; Citizenship, residency or work visa required.
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