Special Education Teacher / Case Manager

Wallace Academy is seeking licensed applicants to apply for an open Special Education Teacher/Case Manager position. Wallace Academy is located in Hoffman Estates (Cook County) Illinois. It is a private therapeutic day school providing support to middle school and high school students in special education demonstrating school refusal behavior and chronic absenteeism. 

Mission: 

Wallace Academy believes in creating a safe and nurturing environment that redefines education, instills hope in families, and unconditionally supports every student. Wallace Academy unites school, family and the community to provide holistic, individualized, high quality academic and therapeutic support. 

Description: 

Academic instruction and therapeutic support are delivered through a blended model of remote learning, through home and community-based visits, and in the school building. Teachers are expected to manage their own schedules (see sample schedule below). The Special Education Teacher/Case manager supports students demonstrating school refusal behavior due to a variety of factors (including but not limited to: school anxiety, medical fragility, and social emotional challenges that impact their ability to function in a public education setting). Wallace Academy values a high level of collaboration with district partners and parents. Additionally, Wallace Academy is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive work culture. Administration encourages teachers to find creative ways to connect with students, many of which have not attended school regularly for an extended period of time. 

Sample Teacher/Case Manager schedule: 

7:30-8:00 - Teacher Meeting

8:00-8:30 - Parent phone call

8:30-10:30 - Home visit

10:30-11:15 - Teach English live lesson

11:15-12:00 - Lunch

12:00-12:30 - Lesson plan

12:30-1:30  - IEP meeting

1:30-2:30  - Paperwork for upcoming IEP meeting

2:30-3:30 - Collaborate with therapist

Qualifications:

• Valid Professional Educators License endorsed with LBS-I

• Experience with students with IEPs

• Ability to travel/drive

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• To plan, instruct, progress monitor, 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 Individualized Education Plan (IEP). 

• To collaborate with all members of the team regarding students with IEPs and provide guidance and support in the development of and progress toward post-secondary outcomes and IEP goals

Application process:

Applicants should email a current resume, references, and transcripts to Wallace Academy's Principal, Dana Fair: dfair@wallaceacademy.net