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Special Education Teacher/Case Manager

Exceptional Learners · Vernon Hills, IL

Posted Oct 7, 2026

$55,350 – $115,000 per year

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Job description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher/Case Manager

Reports to: Superintendent/Executive Director of ELC or designee

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned)

To plan, instruct, and collect data on each student.

To provide individual, direct, and consultative services in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE) as defined by the student’s Individual Educational Plan (IEP).

To collaborate with the team regarding students with IEPs and provide guidance and resource support in the development of and progress towards vocational goals.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:

Valid Professional Educators License endorsed with LBSI.

Ability to travel within the member districts of the ELC.

Experience with special education students.

Expertise in working with students with complex needs.

Essential Job Functions:

Plan and instruct students using approved curriculum and strategies.

Modify and adapt lessons as needed to meet the needs of your students

Conduct daily data collection.

Consult regularly with special education teams, parents, and others to coordinate programs.

Attends in-services/trainings as appropriate for the purpose of remaining current with present trends in instructional materials and practices that can be implemented to enhance daily instruction for students in the program.

Maintains student records for the purpose of compliance of state and federal laws pertaining to students with a disability requiring special education services.

Implement technology to enhance and provide access to students’ instructional program, communicate, collect and analyze data, and compile reports for the purpose of reporting information and communicating in a timely manner.

Collaborate with Individual Education Plan (IEP) team members in developing student IEPs, including goals, and supplementary aids and services.

Train paraprofessionals and coordinate their support of students both within the school and on community based job sites.

Prepares and submits reports for IEP meetings in a timely manner.

Maintain appropriate student behavior control and establish a productive classroom or learning environment.

Attends various school and program related meetings.

Maintains ongoing appropriate and timely written and oral communication with parents, school district personnel, the ELC staff, and community service agencies.

Maintains a high level of ethical behavior, confidentiality and student focus.

Demonstrates problem solving skills, flexibility, organizational skills, patience, creativity, and receptivity to change.

Assume other duties and special projects as assigned.

Salary & Benefit Information:

Pay ranges from $55,350 - $115,000 depending on education level and experience

This is a 10-month, Monday through Friday position

Exceptional Learners Collaborative provides a comprehensive benefits plan including:

Health, Dental and Vision insurance, including Board-paid single/employee medical insurance, and shared cost for family coverage

Life Insurance

Contribution to the Teacher's Retirement System (pension)

Sick, Personal, and Bereavement leave time

Professional Development opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Application Process:
Online applications are required (www.elced.org). Applicants should complete the electronic application process and upload a letter of interest, current resume, references and transcripts.

Physical Requirements:

While performing job, employee is required to: (F = Frequently, O = Occasionally, S = Seldom)

Climb Ladders

S

Kneel

F

Lift/Carry >50 lbs

Push/Pull >50 lbs

Talk

Climb Stairs

Lift/Carry under 10 lbs

Push/Pull under 10 lbs

See

Twist

Crawl

O

Lift/Carry 10-25 lbs

Push/Pull 10-25 lbs

Squat

Walk

Hear

Lift/Carry 25-50 lbs

Push/Pull 25-50 lbs

Stoop/Bend

Calendar: 10.5-month Faculty Calendar

Compensation: Regionally-Competitive (not paid per a collectively-bargained contractual agreement)

Classification: Licensed Staff

FLSA Status: Exempt from overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act
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