Gifted Education Case Manager

Pennsylvania Leadership Charter School is a state-wide, public (tuition-free) K-12 online charter school with a substantial number of students. Our teachers are part of an educational team whose innovative approach to education is providing a dynamic learning experience for students across the state of Pennsylvania through cyber education. All teachers report to work throughout our various locations in Pennsylvania.

 Click here for additional information about our school.

Summary:

The Gifted Education Case Manager is responsible for providing, managing, and delivering specially designed instructional programs. The Gifted Case Manager provides instruction, feedback, and support while consulting regularly with learners, learning coaches, and others to ensure that each learner successfully receives all supports and services in their Gifted Individual Education Plan (GIEP). They will work closely with other teachers and school staff to ensure that the school’s gifted education program is successful and operates in compliance with federal and state regulations. This role requires collaboration across various divisions, departments, and external partners to design and deliver specialized instructional strategies and services.

Essential Duties:

• Serve as school-based gifted case manager for designated caseload to ensure compliance with federal and state timelines.
• Provide support services to learners in areas of strength as defined by the GIEP
• Gather data, develop specially designed instruction, write goals, and guide the full implementation of GIEPs. Maintain routines for scheduling progress monitoring sessions with learners and tracking learner data to communicate measurable growth toward goal attainment to families.
• Schedule, organize, and conduct GIEP-related meetings.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date data in the school’s learning management system and gifted education software. Ensure the organization and proper implementation of all paperwork, documentation, and procedures for the GIEP process in compliance with all regulations.
• Commit to fully understanding learners’ interests, unique disability profiles, and prior educational experiences, to build relationships & promote consistent engagement in school routines.
• Drive learner achievement and set high expectations for all learners.
• Collaborate with teachers and coordinate the implementation of specially designed instruction as defined in the GIEP regarding learners with specific strengths and potential learning needs.
• Address any barriers to the education process and ensure that each learner’s strengths are addressed in a timely and appropriate fashion.
• Participate in the administration of state assessments, including traveling to testing sites approximately two times per school year.
• Travel for occasional professional development and/or school functions.
• Participate in the integration of in-person and virtual field trips into the curriculum.
• Actively engage in professional learning relative to growth and mastery in instructional and educational initiatives.
• Participate in state-offered training by PDE and conferences to stay informed of the latest research and trends in gifted education.

Education, Certification (if applicable), Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Special Education Certification preferred
• Gifted Endorsement preferred.  If the candidate does not have a gifted endorsement, there is an expectation that it would be completed within three years.
• Thorough understanding of the development and needs of gifted children.
• Experience in data analysis, program evaluation, and reporting.
• Knowledge of state and federal laws governing gifted education, including GIEP processes.
• Strong communication skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Proven ability to work with diverse populations and stakeholders.

Physical/Mental/Environmental Demands:

• Physical: Normal vision, speech, hearing, walking, sitting, standing, lifting, stooping, bending, grasping, keyboarding, and filing ability
• Mental: Positive Attitude, analyzing, problem-solving, decision making, and writing.
• Environmental: Online, office, blended school environment
• This position requires both in-office and virtual collaboration. Occasional travel may be required for professional development, conferences, and collaboration with external partners.

All PA Leadership Charter School  applicants and employees will need to provide Pennsylvania Clearances: Act 34, 114, and 151 upon employment, as well as every five years from the date the previous clearance was obtained.    

To Apply:

Please apply at the link provided. Please note that we will only contact you in the event that we wish to schedule an interview. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

PA Leadership Charter School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.