Special Education Teacher (SPED)

Healthpro Heritage, LLC•Chicago, IL

18h•$50 - $52•Onsite

About The Position

HealthPro Pediatrics is seeking a full-time Special Education Teacher to support students in grades 5–8 in Chicago, Illinois. The role is part of a collaborative school-based pediatric team focused on students’ academic and functional success. The teacher will consult with school staff and families, evaluate students, participate in the IEP process, deliver services prescribed in IEPs, and maintain required documentation. This is a W-2 position scheduled for 40 hours per week, with compensation of $50–$52 per hour. School-based positions provide weekends, holidays, and summers off. Full-time employees are offered year-round benefits, including medical, dental, vision, a 401(k), and free CEUs, as well as generous PTO accrual. HealthPro Pediatrics describes its environment as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and leadership across its ABA, outpatient pediatrics, early intervention, and school-based therapy services.

Requirements

Hold a current license to practice in the state of Illinois.
Have a Professional Educator License (PEL) and Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) endorsement.
Have successful experience working with culturally diverse families.
Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.

Responsibilities

Consult and collaborate with school staff and families regarding students’ educational deficits.
Conduct initial screenings and comprehensive evaluations.
Participate in the IEP process by developing present levels of performance, goals and objectives, and treatment recommendations for students qualifying for Special Education services.
Provide Special Education sessions using current best practices and services prescribed in each student’s IEP.
Maintain district-required documentation, including notes, monthly summaries, and annual IEPs.