Special Education Teacher – Upper Elementary Resource

Clarifi Staffing Solutions • Schaumburg, IL

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About The Position

Clarifi Staffing Solutions is recruiting a Special Education Teacher for an Illinois elementary school district. This full-time position serves students in grades 3–5 in a resource room setting during the full school year. The teacher provides targeted, individualized instruction and specialized academic support to help students strengthen essential skills, progress toward learning goals, and access the general education curriculum according to their individual needs.

Instruction is delivered one-on-one and in small groups and is aligned with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). The teacher differentiates learning by adapting instructional materials, assignments, and teaching methods to varied academic abilities and learning needs. The role also includes monitoring student performance and growth, maintaining accurate records, coordinating IEP activities, and collaborating with general education teachers, related-service providers, administrators, and families. Interviews are being scheduled in advance as the district prepares to fill the opening.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Strong instructional, organizational, classroom-management, and communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with educators, families, and student support professionals.
• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the appropriate Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) endorsement.

Nice To Haves

• Previous school-based special education experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide targeted, individualized resource room instruction to students in grades 3–5 through one-on-one and small-group support.
• Align instruction with each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
• Adapt instructional materials, assignments, and teaching methods to address varied academic abilities and learning needs.
• Review performance data, measure individual student growth, and refine instructional approaches.
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to student goal-setting.
• Keep relevant team members updated on student progress.
• Coordinate with general education teachers, related-service providers, administrators, and families to provide consistent student support.

Benefits

• The posting invites applicants to join Clarifi Staffing Solutions but does not specify particular benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level