# Special Education Lead Case Manager - 2026/2027 School Year **Company**: Mastery Schools **Location**: Philadelphia, PA **Work arrangement**: onsite **Experience**: senior **Job type**: Full-Time 2026-27 School Year **Salary**: $94,250 - $116,000 **Category**: Education **Industry**: Education **Apply**: https://jobs.lever.co/masterycharter/85e8ee70-7ef3-42db-ab92-2de34700570d?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply **Canonical**: https://yubhub.co/jobs/job_b21fbdf3-731 ## Description Mastery Schools is a public charter network of 23 K-12 schools in Philadelphia and Camden, serving more than 14,000 students. The Special Education Lead Case Manager ensures that students receiving special education services and Section 504 accommodations achieve academic success. ## Duties and Responsibilities: - Ensure school-wide compliance with all state and federal laws governing special education and 504 plans. - Develop, implement, and oversee Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) and Section 504 Service Agreements that drive measurable student progress. - Monitor student grades, benchmark assessments, and progress tracking data to ensure academic achievement for students receiving specialized services. - Conduct and oversee Functional Behavioral Assessments (FBAs) and develop Positive Behavior Support Plans (PBSPs). - Chair manifestation determination meetings and prepare required documentation. - Lead the Intervention & Referral Services (I&RS) team, ensuring effective student support interventions. - Provide ongoing mentorship and coaching to students on self-regulation, organization, and academic success strategies. - Collaborate with teachers and administrators to ensure special education accommodations are implemented effectively in general education settings. - Serve as a liaison to the School Culture Team, supporting behavior interventions for students receiving special education services. - Manage relationships with related service providers (Psychologists, Speech, Occupational, and Physical Therapists) and therapeutic support staff. - Provide training and support to school staff on compliance, special education policies, and intervention best practices. - Perform other duties as assigned to support school operations and student achievement. ## Qualifications: - Strong knowledge of instructional strategies for students with disabilities. - Expertise in special education regulations, compliance policies, and student support best practices (PA/NJ-specific). - Experience developing IEPs, 504 Plans, FBAs, and PBSPs. - Ability to mentor and guide teachers, administrators, and support staff on specialized services implementation. - Strong analytical skills for data-driven decision-making and student progress monitoring. - Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills. - Commitment to educational equity and ensuring all students receive high-quality support services. ## Education and Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in Special Education required; Master’s degree preferred. - Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with special education students and collaborating with families, teachers, and external service providers to support student success. - Certification as a Special Education Teacher, Supervisor of Special Education, or Principal’s Certification required. ## Salary and Bonus Information: - This role is eligible for a $5,000 bonus as well as up to $5,000 for relocation expenses! - New-to-Mastery Lead Case Managers can expect a starting salary between $94,250 and $105,560 based on experience and education. The full salary range for this role is $94,250 to $116,000, with opportunities for growth as your career progresses. ## Additional Information Mastery's Benefits Package: We offer a full benefits program and opportunities for professional growth. Some of our most popular benefits include our 403(b) retirement plan for PA employees (with a 5% match from Mastery for full-time employees), enrollment in the State of New Jersey Pension Plan for NJ employees, a robust Employee Assistance Program, mental health and counseling programs, an annual Professional Development Fund, and discounts and perks at a myriad of retailers, travel organizations, insurance providers, and so much more, as well as access to the Health Advocate Helpdesk to help you navigate various benefits-related topics. ## Skills ### Required - Special Education - IEP - 504 plans - Functional Behavioral Assessments - Positive Behavior Support Plans ### Nice to have - Master's degree in Special Education - Certification as a Special Education Teacher --- Source: [Apply at jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/masterycharter/85e8ee70-7ef3-42db-ab92-2de34700570d?utm_source=yubhub.co&utm_medium=jobs_feed&utm_campaign=apply)