Special Education Teacher (SPED)

Heritage • Chicago, IL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

HealthPro Pediatrics, a division of HealthPro Heritage, is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support students in grades 5–8 in Chicago, Illinois. This full-time, school-based role is part of a collaborative pediatric therapy team focused on students’ academic and functional success. The position is 40 hours per week and is paid at $50–$52 per hour as a W-2 employee. The school schedule includes weekends, holidays, and summers off.

The teacher collaborates with school staff and families, conducts screenings and evaluations, contributes to the IEP process, provides special education services in accordance with students’ IEPs, and maintains required district documentation. HealthPro Pediatrics describes its environment as collaborative and supportive, with opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and leadership across its service lines.

Requirements

• Hold a current license to practice in the state of Illinois.
• Hold a Professional Educator License (PEL) and Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) credentials.
• 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, including 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 the services prescribed in students’ IEPs.
• Maintain district-required documentation, including notes, monthly summaries, and annual IEPs.

Benefits

• Generous PTO accrual.
• Year-round benefits packages for full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision coverage and a 401(k).
• Free continuing education units (CEUs).
• Weekends, holidays, and summers off.
• Opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed