Job Position: Special Education Teacher
Location: Lombard, IL 60148
Pay Rate: Starting at $50/hour
Employment Type: Full- time; Monday-Friday 8:30am - 3pm
Description: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join our school community for the 2025-26 school year. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting students with diverse learning needs in a collaborative and supportive environment. Under the direction of the Site Administrator, the Licensed Special Education Teacher develops and provides specialized instruction to meet the unique needs of students with disabilities.
- Plans and implements specialized and differentiated instruction to provide standards-aligned curriculum. This may mean teaching multiple grade levels/classes at once.
- Utilizes research-based practice to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each students IEP.
- Creates dynamic, hands-on lesson plans to maximize student engagement.
- Assesses student progress and determines the need for additional reinforcement or adjustments to instructional techniques.
- Employs various teaching techniques, methods and principles of learning.
- Develops and implements annual Individualized Educational Program (IEP) plans for students
- Works cooperatively with team members and others in developing instructional goals and strategies.
- Coordinates the delivery of special education services in each student's IEP.
- Creates a positive learning experience with emphasis in individualized instruction
- Serves as primary contact for the parent.
- Provides direction, supervision and evaluation of educational assistants as directed.
- Implements the Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP) to fidelity and accepts feedback and coaching from the Counselor/Social Worker/BCBA
- Assists in de-escalation of students
- Assists in student crisis situations, including potential for physical restraint if student becomes a danger to themselves or others.
- Completes all school and state reporting requirements.
Qualifications: - Bachelors degree in Special Education or related field.
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Special Education endorsement.
- Experience working with students with mild to moderate disabilities preferred.
- Strong collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Benefits: - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
Apply Today! If you're a special education teacher looking to make a difference in students lives and support a diverse caseload across age groups, wed love to hear from you!
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