Special Education Case Manager

The SouthWest Metro Intermediate District #288 has an opening for the 2026-2027 School Year for a Special Education Case Manager.

SouthWest Metro serves students in 11 member districts and 8 associate member districts across the southwestern Twin Cities metropolitan area with programs in Special Education, Career and Technical Education, Care & Treatment, Adult Education, and Alternative Education. We invite you to embrace your own value, potential, and ability at SouthWest Metro, while empowering others to discover theirs.  We work to empower ALL learners to realize their self-worth through personalized educational instruction, connection to resources, and access to a supportive learning environment.

Description:
Special Education Case Manager (IEP Writer), Teacher, 8 hours a day for 185 Contract Days

Job Summary:
Provide support by assisting with student evaluations, IEP development and data management.

IEP Development and Compliance

• Drafting IEPs: Writing specific, measurable goals based on data and current performance levels.
• Progress Monitoring: Regularly collecting data to track if a student is meeting their goals and reporting this to parents quarterly.
• Legal Compliance: Ensuring all timelines are met for annual reviews and three-year re-evaluations to keep the school district "in compliance."

Coordination and Collaboration

• Facilitating Meetings: Leading IEP meetings, which involves inviting parents, administrators, general education teachers, and specialists (OT, PT, Speech).
• Consultation: Meeting with special education and general education teachers to ensure they understand and are implementing the accommodations and modifications required by law.
• Service Coordination: Ensuring that "related services" (like counseling or physical therapy) are actually happening as scheduled.

Assessment and Data Collection

• Evaluations: Administering academic achievement tests (like the Woodcock-Johnson or WIAT) during the re-evaluation process.
• Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBA): Observing students to determine the "why" behind challenging behaviors and drafting Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
• Data-Driven Instruction: Using formal and informal assessment data to pivot teaching strategies when a student isn't making progress.

Advocacy and Transition

• Student Advocacy: Ensuring the student's voice is heard, especially as they get older and begin attending their own IEP meetings.
• Transition Planning: For students aged 14–16+, you help coordinate "Transition Services," which might include vocational training, college prep, or independent living skills.

Pay & Benefits: 
The pay range for this position is $56,000-103,000 annually. Competitive and comprehensive benefit package available:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options
• Dependent Care FSA
• Generous Sick Time
• Personal Time Off
• Basic Life Insurance and AD&D
• Voluntary Life Insurance and AD&D
• 403(b) with a District dollar for dollar match
• TRA/PERA (Pension Plan)
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Pet Insurance

Qualifications:

• EBD, DCD, ASD, or ABS license with experience as a classroom special education teacher is preferred.
• Experience with multiple instructional designs and differentiated instruction.
• Strong writing skills.
• Ability to build successful relationships with students, parents and staff.
• Effective communication skills and ability to collaborate with teams.
• Strong due process skills and IEP knowledge

Application Procedure:
Apply Online atswmetro.k12.mn.us/employment_opportunities

Selection Procedure:
Applications will be reviewed beginning immediately until the position is filled.  Those selected for interviews will be contacted.