Special Education Lead Teacher Case Manager 504 Coordinator
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Job Location:
Fort Worth, TX - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title: Special Education Lead Teacher / Case Manager / 504 Coordinator
Reports to: Principal
Department: Special Services
Position Category: 10-month contract exempt full-time
Position Summary: The Special Education Lead Teacher provides instructional leadership and direct services to students with disabilities. The position is responsible for leading special education programming coordinating compliance activities serving as case manager and overseeing 504 services. The Lead Teacher facilitates ARD/IEP meetings writes and implements Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and ensures compliance with federal and state special education laws and regulations. This position also supports schoolwide MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) implementation to promote student success. The role is performed under the general supervision of the Principal.
Job Scope: This position has limited supervisory authority
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as Lead Teacher and case manager for assigned students and be responsible for the development implementation monitoring and evaluation of IEPs; complete and maintain all student records (including IEPs ARD documentation ESYP evaluation reports progress monitoring behavior plans and required compliance documentation)
- Plan lead and facilitate ARD/IEP meetings including preparing required documentation and ensuring procedural compliance
- Coordinate and manage Section 504 processes including referrals evaluations accommodation plans annual reviews and parent communication
- Ensure compliance with federal and state special education laws and regulations including timelines documentation and procedural safeguards
- Actively participate in and support the MTSS (Multi-Tiered System of Supports) process by assisting with data-based decision making tiered interventions and progress monitoring
- Provide leadership coaching and support to general and special education staff regarding accommodations modifications and instructional strategies
- Assume responsibility for learning and adapting to each students medical physical emotional behavioral and communication needs
- Provide necessary information to general education teachers regarding student disabilities medical concerns accommodations and equipment
- Maintain collaborative relationships with general education staff and supervise and guide paraprofessional duties and instructional support staff
- Maintain a safe structured and organized learning environment; inventory and maintain instructional materials and adaptive equipment
- Provide training orientation scheduling and supervision for instructional aides
- Assist students with physical needs including transferring positioning feeding toileting hygiene and mobility as required
- Manage student behavior including crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques; maintain emotional control in stressful situations
- Provide direct specialized instruction individually in small groups or through co-teaching and inclusion models; may teach resource or self-contained classes as assigned
- Supervise students throughout the school day including classrooms hallways lunchroom transportation for field trips and outdoor areas
- Collaborate with general education teachers to adapt curriculum implement accommodations and modifications and monitor student progress
- Confer with families teachers administrators counselors related service providers and outside agencies to support student educational social and behavioral needs
- Ensure implementation of inclusive practices within special education programming
- Teach and support development of student self-advocacy independence and functional life skills
- Attend and participate in ARDs staff development faculty meetings professional learning communities and required professional development activities
Mental Demands/Physical Demands/ Environmental Factors:
Tools/Equipment Used:Computer and peripherals; standard instructional equipment; Google Applications
Posture:Prolonged standing frequent kneeling/squatting bending/stooping pushing/pulling and twisting
Motion:Frequent walking
Lifting:Regular light lifting and carrying (less than 25 pounds)
Environment:Work is located on campus site in a classroom environment; regular exposure to noise
Mental Demands:Maintain emotional control under stress; work prolonged or irregular hours
Minimum Education Experience and Certification:
- Bachelors degree in Education or related field required
- Valid Special Education certification required
- Masters degree preferred
- Minimum of five (5) years of teaching experience with at least three (3) years in Special Education
- CPI Autism and Behavior Intervention training required (or willingness to complete)
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Organizational skills
- Classroom Experience
- Data Collection
- Microsoft Publisher
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Public Speaking
- Writing Skills
About Company
ESC Region 11 is a service organization and intermediary educational agency committed to serving the needs of educators and students.
