2025-2026 Case Manager at CHICAGO HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE ARTS

Chicago, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Special Education, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Data Management, IEP Development, Collaboration, Educational Technology, Curriculum Development, Legal Knowledge, Student Support, Creative Problem Solving, Monitoring Progress, Professional Development, Team Facilitation, Arts Education

Industry

Fundraising

Description

Job Details Job Location: Chicago High School for the Arts - Chicago, IL 60622 The Chicago High School for the Arts seeks a Case Manager in the Diverse Learner department for the 2025 - 2026 school year. Job Identification: Title: Case Manager Department: Diverse Learner Classification: Full-Time General Summary: We are ChiArts. Chicago's first public arts high school. The Chicago High School for the Arts (ChiArts®) develops the next generation of diverse, artistically promising scholar-artists through intensive pre-professional training in the arts, combined with a comprehensive college preparatory curriculum. Over 2,500 hours of tuition-free, pre-professional arts training are provided to every scholar-artist from freshman year to graduation. Our alumni are pioneers – as scientists, educators, entrepreneurs, and change-makers, and from millions of plays on Spotify, to touring with a dance company, to published writing, to making art that challenges and entertains us on stage and screen, they are blazing new pathways. Position Summary: A Case Manager's primary professional responsibility is to ensure that students have appropriately written individual education plans and that the plans are being implemented in all school settings. Plans must be developed following a process that reviews and considers all relevant factors, including assessment data, curriculum-based measurements, and input from team members. Qualifications Professional duties include, but are not limited to the following: Fulfilling all the roles and responsibilities delineated in the ODLSS Procedural Manual as a CPS Contract School Ensuring that all parental notices and consents (Full and Individual Evaluations and placements) are processed and provided in the native language, are feasible, and are placed in the student's temporary files Sending parents/guardians copies of draft IEP materials and applicable paraprofessional, ESY, and learning Environment Interventions forms, along with copies of all conducted evaluations and any other collected data at least five school days prior to the meeting Ensuring that IEP teams are utilizing qualitative and quantitative data when making service decisions in the development of an IEP Ensuring that all relevant student data is entered into SSM in a timely manner Serve as a case manager for each student with an IEP and or 504 plan Monitor all aspects of IEPs to ensure compliance and implementation of timelines, modifications, and accommodations, and direct services Facilitate specialized services team meetings Coordinate and facilitate all specialized services meetings, including IEP and 504 meetings Keep systematic data on progress monitoring Communicate regularly with the administration and general education teachers Maintain regular contact with parents and families Maintain all related documentation Secure all confidential documents Communicate regularly with the administration and general education teachers Manage specialized services, paraprofessionals, and teaching assistants Provide professional development for general education teachers Attend all case manager meetings and trainings provided by the Chicago Public Schools Serve as the testing accommodations coordinator for standardized testing Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a Professional Educator License (PEL) and LBS1 certification required 3 years of Special Education teaching experience required A minimum of a Master's degree is preferred Current knowledge of educational technology and application; working knowledge of IMPACT preferred Curriculum development experience preferred Knowledge of the backward design planning process is preferred. An understanding of the value of arts education Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent interpersonal skills Proven organizational skills Proven ability to work with a diverse population Current knowledge of educational technology and applications Expert knowledge of the subject area Knowledge of legal requirements as they relate to students receiving services through IEPs or 504 plans Ability to collaboratively support accommodations/modifications based on individual student needs A high regard for student potential and an ability to provide opportunities for students to develop and succeed Willingness to be bold and creative in pursuit of what is best for students Reflective teaching practice Ability to work collaboratively with teams and nurture collegial relationships Able to adapt and improve in changing situations Working Conditions: Job Hazards: This position requires a fingerprint and background check conducted by Chicago Public Schools. Travel Requirements: This position does not require travel as part of the job responsibilities; however, travel may be required to attend professional development/conferences. Salary and Benefits: Full-Time position. Pay will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Application Process Qualified applicants should apply online at www.chiarts.org and upload the following documents: Cover Letter Resume Contact Information for 3-5 Professional References; do not include letters of recommendation. Applicants who do not follow the submission directions will not be considered. Please be aware that every item listed on a resume is subject to verification, and that any offer of employment is contingent on a successful background check. ChiArts has a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural competency. Our aim is to maintain an inclusive, respectful, and equitable workplace in order to most effectively achieve our mission and secure the best possible outcomes for our students. Please visit www.chiarts.org for more information.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager is responsible for ensuring that students have appropriately written individual education plans (IEPs) and that these plans are implemented in all school settings. This includes monitoring compliance, facilitating meetings, and maintaining communication with parents and staff.