Education Manager

Compass Health Center

Manager of Education leading Education Specialists for adolescent patients and overseeing educational initiatives. Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support educational programming and staff development.

Posted 6/26/2026full-timeRemote • Illinois • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide direct leadership and supervision for Education Specialists across multiple sites
Conduct regular 1:1 meetings to support employee development, coaching, and performance
Lead onboarding and training of new Education Specialists in partnership with the Education Center of Excellence
Support the implementation of standardized education practices and key organizational initiatives
Assign, monitor, and balance Education Specialist caseloads
Carry an individual patient caseload as needed
Provide consultation and oversight on complex education cases
Lead weekly and/or bi-weekly Education team meetings
Partner with site leadership by participating in leadership huddles, daily rounds, and interdisciplinary collaboration
Support Academic & Skills Integration and Therapeutic Resource Hour programming
Provide LBS1 supervision for Illinois Virtual Program staff and assist with Virtual Academic Skills Integration coverage as needed
Coordinate tutoring services, when applicable
Partner closely with the Education Center of Excellence to support department goals and initiatives
Collaborate with the Billing team to resolve education-related billing questions and ensure appropriate documentation
Support billing oversight and education department operational processes
Assist with key initiative projects and other priorities as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Master's degree in Education or a related field (highly preferred)
Active LBS1 teaching license required
Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
Experience working with students with emotional and behavioral health needs
Strong knowledge of public school systems, special education processes, IEPs, and educational accommodations
Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members
Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
Ability to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Passion for supporting children, adolescents, and families through behavioral healthcare.

Benefits

Comp & perks

comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans
401k program with company matching
generous PTO (including competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment)
continuous training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

LBS1 teaching licensecoachingmentoringemployee developmentperformance managementeducation practicestutoring servicesbilling oversighteducational accommodationsIEPs

Soft Skills

leadershipsupervisory experienceorganizational skillscommunication skillstime managementprioritizationcollaborationsupporting familiesproblem-solvinginterpersonal skills

Certifications

Master's degree in EducationLBS1 teaching license