Case Manager

About the Role SchoolHouse Staffing is hiring an organized, detail-driven Special Education Case Manager (LBS1) to lead special education compliance at a partner school serving grades K–8 in Chicago, IL. This is an in-person, full-time role for a licensed professional who thrives on systems, deadlines, and getting the details right for every student. As Case Manager, you'll own the school's IDEA compliance — making sure every timeline is met and every plan is current — while managing a caseload of approximately 95 students with IEPs and Section 504 plans across grades K–8. You'll be the central point of coordination between teachers, related-service providers, families, and administrators. If you're the person who keeps everyone on track and never lets a deadline slip, this role is built for you. What You'll Do - Own overall special education compliance for the school, ensuring all IDEA timelines — evaluations, re-evaluations, annual reviews, and eligibility determinations — are met on schedule. - Manage a caseload of approximately 95 students with IEPs and Section 504 plans across grades K–8. - Coordinate, schedule, and facilitate IEP and 504 meetings, ensuring proper notice, participation, and documentation. - Maintain accurate, audit-ready records and documentation in the school's IEP/student information systems. - Track compliance timelines proactively, flagging upcoming deadlines to teachers, providers, and administrators before they come due. - Serve as the primary point of contact for families, staff, and related-service providers on IEP and 504 matters. - Support eligibility determinations and re-evaluations in compliance with IDEA, Section 504, and Illinois state requirements. - Collaborate with teachers and related-service providers to ensure services are delivered as written in each plan. - Prepare for and support district/state reporting and special education compliance audits. What You'll Need (Required) - Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) — required. - LBS1 (Learning Behavior Specialist 1) endorsement — required. - Strong working knowledge of IDEA, Section 504, and Illinois special education compliance and timelines. - Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and ability to manage a high-volume caseload under deadline. - Ability to work in person, full-time (40 hours/week) at a Chicago-area campus. - Excellent communication and coordination skills with students, families, colleagues, and administrators. Nice to Have (Preferred) - Prior special education case management or IEP/504 coordination experience. - Experience facilitating IEP meetings and managing eligibility/re-evaluation processes. - Proficiency with IEP management and student information systems. - Experience across K–8 grade levels. - Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Why You'll Want to Join Us - A leadership-level role central to the school's special education program and student outcomes. - Ownership and autonomy — you run the compliance engine for the whole school. - A collaborative environment with teachers, related-service providers, and administrators who rely on and support you. - Full-time stability with a clear, defined scope and the backing to do it well.