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Chicago Heights Fire Department lists this CASE MANAGER opportunity in chicago heights, Illinois. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Case Manager
SCHOOL DISTRICT 170 CHICAGO HEIGHTS, ILLINOIS
TITLE: Case Manager
QUALIFICATIONS: Current PEL (Public Educator License) with endorsement in School Psychology or an LBS1.
JOB SUMMARY: Facilitate and coordinate special education meetings during the case study evaluation process and IEP meetings
REPORTS TO: Principal(s), Assistant Superintendent of Special Services, and other district administrators.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: Salary based on Chicago Heights School District 170 and American Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 604, Chicago Heights Council contractual agreement.
SALARY RANGE: $49,144 - $60,348; Commensurate with experience.
PENSION SYSTEM: TRS
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Consult with staff members and principals on potential referrals, attend MTSS meetings as needed, staffing schedules, and follow-up recommendations.
Receive, review, and process all special education referrals.
Schedule, conduct and participate in the following: Collaboration consultation conferences, initial case studies, re-evaluation conferences, eligibility conference, IEP (Individualized Education Plan).
Coordinate with staff the process of collecting data needed for case study staffings, screenings, and psychological consultations.
Inform all staff members involved, including the principal and Director of Special Education of all case study conferences at least one week in advance.
Complete all staffing papers and place appropriate copies in Manager's and Teacher's Special Education files.
Review incoming special education student folders and keep an up-to-date account of all special education folders.
Coordinate all out-of-district staffings (Packet B) with non-public schools.
Establish a list of all special education students due for reevaluation that school year and distribute appropriate forms for data collection for completion.
Forward all necessary information to parents, other outside agencies when necessary who are unable to attend case study conferences.
Forward to the Special Education Director the district's copy of all case study staffing reports: Staffing Notices, Eligibility, Psychological, Case Study Packets, etc.
Participate in and assess problems with student's referral for preschool screenings through the use of testing and other diagnostic techniques.
Be a district liaison to the Director of Special Education.
Coordinate and schedule Annual Reviews for assigned schools.
Provide input to the Director of Special Education that is beneficial for district programming.
Provide other case manager responsibilities as assigned by the Director.
FY 25-26 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AT A GLANCE
Benefits effective as of October 1, 2025
BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD HEALTH AND DENTAL INSURANCE
Hired for and Thereafter Monthly Cost (Certified Staff) Monthly Cost (Classified Staff) PPO Employee $234.09 $234.09 PPO Family $929.77 $929.77 BAHMO Employee $115.24 $115.24 BAHMO Family $596.39 $596.39
Optional Vision Insurance
Employee Only $7.52 Family $19.18
Life Insurance
Chicago Heights School District 170 provides each employee with Term Life Insurance through SunLife Insurance.
Other Benefits
Flexible Spending (FSA)
403(b) Annuity (optional)
Worksite address
chicago heights, IL, 60411, US
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