Travel Special Education Teacher | Park Ridge, Illinois
Take your special education expertise on the road with a travel role as an IEP Coordinator in vibrant Park Ridge, Illinois. Embrace a unique opportunity to focus solely on supporting students and special education teams—without direct instruction—by managing and facilitating the Individualized Education Program (IEP) process. This full-time position (30 hours per week) is perfect for detail-oriented professionals seeking adventure and professional growth, along with travel perks like non-taxable stipends, travel support, premium compensation, comprehensive healthcare benefits, 401(k) eligibility, and stability throughout your assignment.
Park Ridge, with its charming neighborhoods and easy access to Chicago’s cultural highlights, offers the perfect balance of Midwest warmth and metropolitan excitement. Spend your downtime exploring lively city attractions, lush parks, and acclaimed dining—all while expanding your skills in a dynamic school environment.
This experience broadens your career horizons: work alongside diverse educators, discover innovative practices in special education compliance, and deepen your case management and IEP coordination expertise for an impressive boost to your resume. Each assignment offers not just workplace enrichment but the chance for unforgettable adventures outside of work.
Qualifications
- Active Special Education certification required
- Birth–21 Special Education certification preferred (all valid Special Education certifications considered)
- Previous experience as a Case Manager, IEP Coordinator, ARD Facilitator, or in similar roles is strongly preferred
- Comfortable with the Embrace platform and Chicago Public Schools (CPS) IEP systems preferred
- Outstanding organizational, communication, and documentation skills
- Proven ability to juggle multiple priorities and timelines
Key Responsibilities
- Schedule and facilitate IEP meetings for students receiving special education services
- Coordinate communications among families, school staff, and multidisciplinary teams
- Ensure IEPs are accurate, compliant, and completed promptly
- Maintain student records and monitor special education processes
- Collaborate for compliance with state and federal special education mandates
- Support case management and ensure seamless special education procedures
Perks & Benefits
- Travel assistance and non-taxable stipends for eligible expenses
- Premium compensation
- Access to comprehensive healthcare benefits and 401(k)
- Consistent, full-time hours for job security
Passionate about guiding student success and strengthening special education programs? Take the next adventurous step in your career—apply today!
Compensation for this position ranges from $33.05 to $53.05. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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