Special Education Teacher/Case Manager (1.0 FTE) for the 2025_2026 School Year

EXCEPTIONAL LEARNERS COLLABORATIVE; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational cooperative is looking for a dedicated Special Education Teacher/Case Manager for the 2025-2026 school year. This role involves supporting students with diverse needs in a structured learning environment, ensuring they receive the specialized services they deserve. You will collaborate with families and educational teams to create effective Individual Educational Plans (IEPs) and help students achieve their vocational goals. If you're passionate about making a difference in the lives of exceptional learners and thrive in a collaborative setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Contribution to Teacher's Retirement System

Sick, Personal, and Bereavement leave time

Professional Development opportunities

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Professional Educators License with LBSI endorsement.
• Experience with special education students is essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan, instruct, and collect data on each student.
• Provide individual and consultative services in the Least Restrictive Environment.

Skills

Experience with special education students

Ability to work with students with complex needs

Data collection and analysis

Education

Valid Professional Educators License endorsed with LBSI

Job description

Special Education Teacher/Case Manager (1.0 FTE) for the 2025-2026 School Year JobID: 595

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Special Education Teacher
• Date Posted:
  3/4/2025
• Location:
  Exceptional Learners Collaborative
• Date Available:
  8/7/25

Special Education Teacher/Case Manager (1.0 FTE) for the 2025-2026 School Year
The Exceptional Learners Collaborative (ELC) is seeking licensed applicants for the 2025-2026 school year. The ELC is located in Vernon Hills (Lake County), Illinois; is a special education cooperative providing services to students identified with special needs, ages 3 through 22 years of age. The ELC represents Kildeer Countryside Community Consolidated School District 96, Lincolnshire-Prairie View School District 103, Adlai E. Stevenson High School District 125, and Fox Lake District 114. The ELC serves eight elementary schools, four junior high/middle schools, and one high school.

Description:
As we continue to provide world-class, specialized educational services and supports locally for our exceptional learners in partnership with families and districts, the Special Education Teacher/Case Manager will support our students with a variety of needs in a more structured learning environment.

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 Duties and Responsibilities:

• 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.

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.