LIMA CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: SPECIAL SERVICES CASE MANAGER
File 125
Reports to: Director of Special Education
Job Objective: Provide psycho-educational academic and behavioral assessments, program planning
and consultation services that are consistent with the district’s mission and mandated requirements.
Minimum Qualifications:
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BS/BA degree in education and/or psychology.
Meets all mandated health requirements (e.g., a negative tuberculosis test, etc.).
A record free of criminal violations that would prohibit public school employment.
Complies with a drug free workplace rules and board policies.
Keep abreast with advances in technology and workplace innovations that enhance productivity.
Ability to facilitate student/family access to appropriate community resources.
Essential Functions:
The following are typical work responsibilities. A reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified
individual with a disability to perform essential functions.
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Monitors education laws, rules, and regulations. Helps ensure that district policies/procedures
support non-biased assessment/planning activities. Recommends procedures that facilitate
compliance with legal mandates.
Provide consultation services with staff, teachers, administrators, and families. Help the
family/student understand how service relates to the educational program.
Participate in a differentiated referral system that allows staff and parent to request an
Evaluation Team Report (ETR) and/or consultation for non-disabled students.
Develops a service schedule. Administer academic, behavior, and social/emotional assessments.
Interpret and report assessment results.
Develops and implements protocols to safeguard student assessment results that are shared
with staff and/or referral sources. Ensure that confidential materials are stored appropriately.
Promote effective communications and assistance. Uses problem solving techniques to tactfully
address questions/concerns.
Upholds board policies and follows administrative guidelines/procedures. Refers questions
about district policies to administrator/supervisors.
Advocates for students. Initiates referrals to community resources as needed.
Complies with federal and state policies/procedures for the education of students identified as
having a disability.
Utilizes diagnostic instruments and techniques appropriate for the area of disability or
suspected disability as part of the Evaluation Team Report process.
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Prepare and facilitate Evaluation Team Reports as needed.
Meet Ohio Operating Standards regarding state deadlines.
Consult with intervention assistance teams to help develop differentiated instructional
approaches to assist children identified as At-Risk.
Conduct student observations in the general education environment.
Reevaluates on a three-year cycle those students having been identified and receiving special
education services.
Facilitate parental involvement. Consult with parents as needed (phone calls, notes, meetings,
etc.).
Encourage self-reliance, problem-solving, critical-thinking, creativity, and performance skills.
Collaborate with other staff.
Uphold student conduct code.
Promote proper care and use of school property.
Consult with Administration and staff.
Maintain accurate records and submit reports in a timely manner.
Assist in gathering and analyzing data for district purposes.
Respect personal privacy. Maintain the confidentiality of privileged information.
Reports suspected child abuse and/or neglect to civil authorities as required by law.
Pursue growth opportunities for professional development and district goals
Strives to develop rapport and serves as a positive role models for others
Help students understand and embrace ethical conduct and democratic values
Provides prompt notification of delays or absences.
Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
Performs other specific job related duties as directed.
Abilities Required:
The following personal characteristics and skills are important for the successful performance of
assigned duties.
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Acknowledges personal accountability for decisions and conduct.
Acts in accordance with the professional code of ethics.
Averts problem situations and intervenes to resolve conflicts.
Demonstrates professionalism and contributes to a positive work environment.
Effectively uses active listening, observation, reading, verbal, nonverbal, and writing skills.
Maintains an acceptable attendance record and is punctual.
Anticipates time constraints and manages tasks/time effectively.
Effective communication skills with individuals, group, and organization.
Use diplomacy and exercises self-control when dealing with other individuals.
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Working Conditions:
To promote safety, employees are expected to exercise caution and comply with safety regulations and
district policies/procedures when involved in the following situations/conditions.
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Balancing, bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, and standing.
Exposure to adverse weather conditions and temperature extremes.
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens and communicable diseases.
Interactions with aggressive, disruptive, and/or unruly individuals.
Operating and/or riding in a vehicle.
Lifting, carrying, and moving work-related supplies/equipment.
Traveling to meeting and work assignments.
Using a computer keyboard and monitor for prolonged periods.
Performance Evaluation:
Job performance is evaluated according to policy provisions and contractual agreements adopted by the
Lima City School District Board of Education.
The Lima City School District Board of Education is an equal opportunity employer. This job description identifies
general responsibilities and is not intended to be a complete list of all duties performed. This document is subject
to change in response to student demographics, staffing factors, funding variables, modified operating procedures,
and other unforeseen events.