LBSSpecial Education Teacher/Case Manager
Listed on 2026-03-01
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Education / Teaching
Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, School Counselor
Description
LBS1 Special Education Teacher / Case Manager
2026 - 2027 School Year
Start Date:
August 12, 2026
The learning disabilities classroom specialist teacher/case manager will provide both appropriate instruction for the student in underlying basic skills that are prerequisite to language and academic learning as well as support the student in the academic and social-emotional areas. Strong background in reading, writing, and math.
Pay & Benefits- Salary starting at $50,000: (salary is commensurate with education, licensure and experience)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programs
- School Breaks, 10 sick and 4 personal days
- Tuition Reimbursement for continuing education
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Full-time (10 Month Contract)
- School Year
- Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 3:45 pm, except Thursdays 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
- Five Week Extended School Year Program optional
Minimum of a B.A./B.S. in Education with Illinois LBS1 teaching license or LBS1 endorsement, experience working with students with learning disabilities. Masters degree in education and special education preferred.
Duties & Responsibilities- Develop and update Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) for students in compliance with IDEA and state regulations.
- Conduct and analyze formal and informal assessments to inform prescriptive instructional and remedial programming.
- Design and implement research-based and targeted instructional and behavioral objectives based on assessment data, using a clinical teaching approach.
- Differentiate instruction to support diverse learning profiles associated with a variety of disabilities.
- Foster a positive, inclusive and trauma-informed therapeutic learning environment aligned with Cove’s mission.
- Guide students in self-advocacy and self-awareness regarding their learning needs in both academic and social settings.
- Collaborate with families, related service providers, and multidisciplinary teams to support student growth and success.
- Monitor and report student progress through IEP goal tracking, evaluations, progress reports, and parent conferences.
- Schedule and lead team meetings and collaborate with colleagues on curriculum planning, program development, and student progress.
- Provide coaching and direction to teacher assistants, ensuring cohesive support for students.
- Comply with School Board policies and all state/federal rules and regulations.
- Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned.
The Cove School is a non-public therapeutic day school for students with learning disabilities located in Northbrook, IL. Cove students come from 60 nearby different public schools and families can also choose to fund tuition privately. Classes are kept small. Teaching is flexible and varies according to the individual student’s learning style. A team of onsite specialists work collaboratively to provide students intensive, integrated related services.
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