Vocational Coordinator/Case Manager (1.0 FTE) for the 2025_2026 School Year

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Company: Lake County Schools Consortium

Location: Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Description:

Position Type:
Student Support Services/Special Education Teacher

Date Posted:
3/4/2025

Location:
Exceptional Learners Collaborative

Date Available:
8/7/25

District:
Exceptional Learners Collaborative
Vocational Coordinator/Case Manager (1.0 FTE) for the 2025_26 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 Vocational Coordinator will support our students with a variety of needs in a more structured learning environment.

Qualifications:
  • Valid Professional Educators License endorsed with LBSI with Teacher/Vocational Coordinator or Career & Technical Coordinator approval or an LBSII
  • Ability to travel within the member distrcts of the ELC
  • Experience with special education students
  • Expertise in transition and vocational services

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • To establish and teach instructional work related classes supporting prevocational education for students in the transition program
  • To provide individual, direct, and consultative services in the Least Restricetive Enviroment (LRE) as defined by the student's Individual Educational Plan (IEP)
  • To collaborate with teachers regarding vocational options for students with IEPs and provide guidance and resources 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.

Attachment(s):
  • Vocational Coordinator - Revised.pdf

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