Special Education Case Manager - Full or Part-Time in Whippany, New Jersey at Calais School

The Calais School is a nonprofit, state-approved private special education school located in Morris County, New Jersey. We serve students with diverse learning needs through individualized academic programming, related services, and specialized support.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Special Education Case Manager to coordinate and oversee the development, implementation, and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for classified students. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills, along with a thorough understanding of special education regulations and a commitment to ensuring that each student receives appropriate services and supports to meet their individual needs. This position can be full or part-time.

Responsibilities:

• Manage assigned special education student cases, ensuring the timely development, implementation, review, and monitoring of Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Serve as the primary point of contact for parents, guardians, teachers, related service providers, child study team members, and other educational professionals regarding assigned students' special education programming.
• Coordinate and facilitate annual review meetings, reevaluation planning meetings, and other IEP-related meetings in accordance with applicable New Jersey special education regulations.
• Prepare, maintain, and update IEP documentation, meeting notices, progress reports, and other required records to ensure accuracy and compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Monitor student progress toward IEP goals and objectives, collaborating with teachers and related service providers to review progress and identify the need for adjustments to services or supports.
• Coordinate referrals, evaluations, reevaluations, and related documentation in collaboration with the appropriate educational professionals and child study team members.
• Ensure that parents and guardians are informed of student progress, IEP requirements, and relevant changes to educational programming.
• Collaborate with instructional staff and related service providers to support the consistent implementation of IEP accommodations, modifications, goals, and services.
• Monitor compliance with applicable special education laws, regulations, procedural safeguards, timelines, and school policies.
• Maintain organized and confidential student records and ensure that required documentation is completed and submitted within established timelines.
• Participate in collaborative meetings with school personnel and families to address student needs, support educational planning, and promote positive student outcomes.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Two to five years of experience in special education, case management, or a related educational setting.
• Knowledge of New Jersey special education regulations, IEP development, implementation, and compliance requirements.
• Experience coordinating IEP meetings, maintaining special education records, and communicating with families and educational professionals.
• Strong organizational, written, verbal communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple student cases, prioritize responsibilities, and meet regulatory deadlines.
• Ability to work collaboratively with administrators, teachers, related service providers, students, and families.
• Commitment to student confidentiality, individualized educational planning, and the delivery of appropriate special education services.
• At least five years' experience as a special education teacher or child study team member.