LBS1 Special Education Case Manager – Chicago Heights, IL

Lakeshore-Behavior-Consulting; Chicago Heights (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Paid time off

Clinician-led support team

Job summary

Lakeshore Behavior Consulting is seeking an LBS1 Special Education Case Manager for a full-time, school-based role near Chicago Heights, IL. You will manage IEPs, lead eligibility and IEP meetings, collaborate with school teams and families, and support compliance with a clinician-led team.

The role emphasizes strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills to ensure high-quality student support across districts.

Qualifications

• Experience in special education and school-based case management.
• Strong knowledge of IEP procedures and requirements.
• Experience facilitating IEP and eligibility meetings.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work effectively with families and multidisciplinary school teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of students receiving special education services.
• Develop, review, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings and eligibility conferences.
• Monitor student progress and review data to guide recommendations.
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers.
• Support staff with IEP procedures, documentation, and compliance.

Skills

Special education knowledge

IEP procedures

IEP meetings

Communication

Organization

Collaboration with families

Multidisciplinary teams

Job description

LBS1 Special Education Case Manager – Chicago Heights, IL

Lakeshore Behavior Consulting is hiring an LBS1 Special Education Case Manager for a full-time, school-based position near Chicago Heights, Illinois.

This position is a great fit for an experienced special education professional who is comfortable managing IEPs, leading eligibility and IEP meetings, collaborating with school teams and families, and supporting special education compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of students receiving special education services
• Develop, review, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings and eligibility conferences
• Monitor student progress and review data to guide recommendations
• Collaborate with teachers, administrators, families, and related service providers
• Support staff with IEP procedures, documentation, and compliance

Qualifications

• Experience in special education and school-based case management
• Strong knowledge of IEP procedures and special education requirements
• Experience facilitating IEP and eligibility meetings
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with families and multidisciplinary school teams
• $50 per hour (up to $63,000 per school year)
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Support from a clinician-led team

About Lakeshore Behavior Consulting

Lakeshore Behavior Consulting is a clinician-led company that partners with school districts to provide high-quality student support services. We focus on collaboration, practical support, and helping school teams meet the needs of their students.