Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
Case Manager Position The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child—in every school and every neighborhood—has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in gr…
Skills: Special Education Curriculum, General Education Curriculum, IDEA Compliance, Section 504 Coordination, IEP Development
Lisle, Illinois, United States · On-site
Weekend and Weekday Mornings and Evenings in Naperville, Aurora, St. Charles, Plainfield, Lockport and Surrounding Areas! SHORT AND LONG SHIFTS! Experienced and Reliable Caregivers needed and appreciated! At least one ye…
Skills: Caregiving, Dementia Care, ADLs, Wellsky, Patient Care
Lisle, Illinois, United States · On-site
WEEKEND CAREGIVERS needed NOW in PLAINFIELD, ST. CHARLES, BATAVIA, GENEVA, NAPERVILLE AREAS!! Come and Go and Live-in! EXPERIENCED (One Year) and RELIABLE Caregivers appreciated! At least one year of experience! All ADLs…
Skills: Activities Of Daily Living, Gait Belt, Hoyer Lift, Dementia Care, Patient Care
Lisle, Illinois, United States · On-site
PLEASE CALL IF YOU NEED SHORT SHIFTS WEEKDAYS OR WEEKENDS!! Short Shifts Weekdays and Weekends-Days, Evenings and Weekends! Areas include Naperville, Lisle, St. Charles, Geneva, Lockport and Plainfield! $17/hour for 4 ho…
Skills: Caregiving, Dementia Care, ADLs, WellSky App, Patient Care
Lisle, Illinois, United States · On-site
Job Description RELIABLE & EXPIERENCED LIVE-IN Caregivers who are looking shifts, either three days or four days, weekdays or weekends! NAPERVILLE, LISLE, AURORA, LOCKPORT, ST. CHARLES AREAS! Experience must include havi…
Skills: Companion Care, Patient Transfers, Mobility Assistance, Hoyer Lift Operation, Dementia Care
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Special Education Classroom Assistant CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher holding a valid tea…
Skills: Special Education Instruction, IEP Implementation, Student Positioning, Personal Hygiene Care, One-on-one Tutoring
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Special Education Classroom Assistant CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher holding a valid tea…
Skills: Special Education Instruction, IEP Implementation, Personal Hygiene Care, Student Positioning, One-on-one Tutoring
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Special Education Classroom Assistant CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher holding a valid tea…
Skills: Special Education Instruction, IEP Implementation, Student Positioning, Personal Hygiene Care, One-on-one Tutoring
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
CLASS TITLE: Special Education Classroom Assistant CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS: Under the general direction of the school principal, and under the immediate supervision of a Special Education teacher holding a valid tea…
Skills: Special Education Instruction, IEP Implementation, Student Positioning, Personal Hygiene Care, One-on-one Tutoring
Belleville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$78k–$112k/yr
Job Requisition ID: 55818 Opening Date: 06/23/2026 Closing Date: 07/07/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: REHAB/MOBILITY INSTRUCTOR (38163) Skill Option: Orientation and Mobility Instructor Bilingual…
Skills: Orientation and Mobility Instruction, Long Cane Technique, Sensory Skills Development, Caseload Management, Braille Reading and Writing
Springfield, Illinois, United States · On-site
$18/hr–$28/hr
Job Description: Summary: The Lifestyle Enrichment Coordinator upholds the philosophy, vision, and core values of the organization and ensures the Christian Mission of EverTrue is realized so that “Older Adults Live Life…
Skills: Activity Planning, Person-Centered Care, Customer Service, Organizational Skills, Teamwork
Lincolnwood, Illinois, United States · On-site
$130k–$140k/yr
Description REGIONAL NURSE CONSULTANT (RN) -- For SMHRFs (Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities) located in Evanston, IL; Edgewater/Uptown area of Chicago and Decatur, IL. This is not a remote or hybrid pos…
Skills: Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing Management, Regulatory Compliance, Clinical Service Evaluation, Staff Training
Belleville, Illinois, United States · On-site
$64k–$90k/yr
Job Requisition ID: 55819 Opening Date: 06/23/2026 Closing Date: 07/07/2026 Agency: Department of Human Services Class Title: REHAB/MOBILITY INSTRUCTOR TRN (38167) Skill Option: Orientation and Mobility Instructor Bilin…
Skills: Orientation and Mobility Instruction, Braille Reading and Writing, Adaptive Technology, Customer Assessment, Service Planning
Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$22/hr–$25/hr
Overview Enjoy an easy commute with free adjacent parking available for employees and a bus stop conveniently located right across the street from our community. We also offer pre-tax transportation and commuting benefit…
Skills: Personal Care, Activities Of Daily Living, Medication Reminders, Patient Monitoring, Resident Transport
Northbrook, Illinois, United States · On-site
$36/hr–$51/hr
We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!Making a difference in the lives of others – that’s what working at Covenant Living is all about. Our healthcare professionals have the opportunity each and every day to make a differenc…
Skills: Nursing Assessment, Staff Supervision, Care Planning, Resident Monitoring, Clinical Communication
Evanston, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$24/hr
Grow your teaching career with Bright Horizons, where you can make a meaningful impact on children’s lives every day. Learn from early education experts while having the opportunity to pursue a CDA or college degree at n…
Skills: Curriculum Delivery, Child Supervision, Classroom Management, Parent Communication, Developmentally Appropriate Practice
Chicago, Illinois, United States · Remote Solely
IMPACT Group is a certified woman-owned career coaching firm based in St. Louis, MO that focuses on relocation, outplacement, and leadership development solutions. Our team of 300+ is united on one idea: People can succe…
Skills: Career Coaching, Job Search Strategy, Resume Writing, Interview Preparation, Integration Coaching
Northbrook, Illinois, United States · On-site
$19/hr–$25/hr
We Are Inspired to Serve. Join us!Making a difference in the lives of others – that’s what working at Covenant Living is all about. Our healthcare professionals have the opportunity each and every day to make a differenc…
Skills: Direct Patient Care, Personal Care Assistance, Light Housekeeping, Laundry Services, Feeding Assistance
Bloomington, Illinois, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$19/hr
Description This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Director Ch…
Skills: Childcare, Youth Development, Communication, Relationship Building, Behavior Management
Bloomington, Illinois, United States · On-site
$15/hr–$19/hr
Description This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the supervision of the Director Ch…
Skills: Childcare, Youth Development, Supervision, Communication, Relationship Building
Chicago, Illinois, United States • On-site
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The Case Manager serves as the district representative for IDEA and Section 504 meetings, ensuring all legal timelines and parental notices are met. They are responsible for convening IEP conferences, coordinating evaluations, and overseeing the implementation of specialized instructional supports for students with disabilities.
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in special education or educational administration and a valid Professional Educator License (PEL). A minimum of two years of experience in special education is required.
Case Manager Position
The Chicago Public Schools (CPS) has set ambitious goals to ensure that every child—in every school and every neighborhood—has access to a world-class learning experience from birth, resulting in graduation from high school college- and career-ready. In alignment with the mission of the Office of Diverse Learner Supports and Services (ODLSS), our schools strive to provide high quality and specially designed instructional supports and services for all students with disabilities within their least restrictive environment. We work collaboratively with the goal of improving the academic achievement of all students with disabilities by ensuring they receive meaningful and relevant access to grade level core instruction within their school.
The Case Manager position is solely committed to fulfilling the responsibilities indicated below. This position differs from a person at the school being assigned the duty/role of Case Manager that allows for the receipt of a stipend. The Case Manager position does not include a stipend.
The Case Manager position will be held accountable for the following responsibilities:
Serving as the local school district representative at all required meetings under the IDEA and serving as the 504 Coordinator for all meetings under Section 504
Fulfilling all the Roles & Responsibilities delineated in the ODLSS Procedural Manual for the local school district representative
Ensuring all IDEA and Section 504 timelines are met
Ensuring that all parental notices and consents for Full and Individual Evaluations and placements are processed and provided in the native language where feasible and placed in the student temporary files
Sending parents/guardians copy of draft IEP materials and if applicable paraprofessional, ESY ,and Learning Environment Intervention forms, along with copies of all other conducted evaluations and any other collected data at least five school days prior to the meeting
Ensuring an interpreter is invited to all IEP and 504 conferences (including initial and reevaluation eligibility determination meetings, and annual reviews) for parents who are limited English proficient
Coordinating all referrals for a Full and Individual Evaluation (FIE) to ensure that all required components are addressed and that the process is completed within 60 school days after receiving signed parental consent, including but not limited to, referrals for Assistive Technology/Alternative-Augmentative Communication evaluations or functional behavioral assessments (FBAs)
Convening and chairing IEP and 504 conferences (including initial and reevaluation eligibility determination meetings, and annual reviews) and acting as the District Representative
Ensuring that IEP teams are utilizing qualitative and quantitative data when making service decisions in the development of an IEP
Finalizing each student’s IEP or 504 Plan in the SSM at the meeting and providing the student’s parents/guardians with a copy
Ensuring that all relevant student data is entered into SSM in a timely manner
Arranging special education and related services for a student within the school in accordance with the students IEP and contacting ODLSS to arrange assignment in another school if necessary to implement the IEP
Consulting with the ODLSS District Representative regarding students who require low-incidence services or regarding problems that develop in the implementation of procedures
In collaboration with the principal, overseeing and ensuring the implementation of all IEPs and 504 Plans for each student with disabilities in the school
Training and supporting school staff regarding the implementation of the IDEA and Section 504 requirements
Attending all ODLSS professional development and meetings targeted at supporting the case manager/local school district representative
Assisting the school’s scheduler/programmer with programming all students with disabilities in accordance with their IEPs
In collaboration with the principal, scheduling paraprofessionals in accordance with students’ IEPs and 504 Plans
In order to be successful and achieve the above responsibilities, the Case Manager, must possess the following qualifications, as described:
Type of Education:
Completion of a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in special education or a Master’s degree in educational administration
A valid Professional Educator License (PEL) in one of the following areas: Special Education (PK-Age 21) endorsement or School Support Personnel endorsement with a supervisory endorsement
Type of Experience and Number of Years:
Two or more years of experience in special education
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Expertise in special education curriculum and service provision
Knowledge of general education curriculum
Demonstrated understanding of the individual needs of students with disabilities from a variety of language and cultural backgrounds
Strong knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations regarding the delivery of special education and related services
Knowledge and understanding of CPS resources
Knowledge of intervention and assessment strategies for disabled and non-disabled students
Knowledge of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS or RTI)
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrators, staff, students, parents, governmental and community agencies, and employers
Ability to problem-solve, work on a team, use data to guide work, and clearly communicate to multiple stakeholders
Demonstrated expertise in customer service, consensus building, and use of problem solving skills and strong written, verbal, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
Providing a high quality public education for every child, in every neighborhood, that prepares each for success in life
Chicago Public Schools is looking for teachers, leaders, and non-instructional staff to transform the face of urban education. We are a team of passionate, committed, and talented professionals who believe that every CPS student will graduate prepared for success in college, career, and life. Come join us in making CPS a model for public school districts throughout the nation. CPS is the third largest school district in the United States with more than 600 schools providing education to over 340,000 children.
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