Elementary SPED Teacher | Kâ2 | Illinois
About The Position
Are you a Special Education Teacher who enjoys creating structured, supportive classrooms for students with diverse learning needs? Join an Illinois elementary school as a temporary Special Education Teacher supporting young learners in grades K 2 who require individualized and specialized educational services. This 35-hour-per-week position begins August 11, 2026, and is scheduled through September 23, 2026, with the possibility of an extension. The teacher will support approximately four students with multiple needs in a primarily self-contained classroom. Some students will participate in general education settings for part of the school day, with paraprofessional support available.
Requirements
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)
- LBS1 (Learning Behavior Specialist 1) endorsement required
- Special Education teaching certification appropriate for the assignment
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education, Education, or a related field
Responsibilities
- Provide individualized instruction
- Implement IEP goals
- Adapt lessons to varied learning needs
- Maintain a positive classroom structure
- Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, families, and classroom support staff
Benefits
- Possibility of an extension
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
