Special Education Teacher with LBS1 endorsement

Special Education Teacher

Location

South Holland, Illinois

Job Type

Contract

Pay

$45 - $55/hour

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay


• Join a collaborative team of educators and specialists


• Meaningful opportunity to support students with diverse learning needs


• Immediate interviews for the upcoming school year


• Professional development opportunities

Help students with diverse learning needs reach their full potential by providing individualized instruction, behavioral support, and life skills education in a structured, relationship-focused classroom.

What You'll Do

• Deliver individualized instruction aligned with Illinois Learning Standards.


• Develop unit plans and daily lessons tailored to student needs.


• Differentiate instruction using evidence-based teaching strategies.


• Modify curriculum, instructional materials, and assessments.


• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction as needed.


• Implement positive behavior support strategies.


• Create a safe, structured, and inclusive classroom environment.


• Collaborate with teachers, therapists, psychologists, and other specialists.


• Supervise classroom assistants.


• Maintain accurate documentation and student records.


• Communicate with parents and multidisciplinary teams.


• Support students with functional life skills throughout the school day.


• Assist with feeding and diapering/personal care when required.


• Support students with significant disabilities.


• Participate in crisis intervention procedures and professional development.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field.


• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 endorsement.


• Experience teaching in a self-contained special education classroom.


• Strong behavior management skills.


• Experience supporting students with significant disabilities.


• Knowledge of differentiated instruction and evidence-based teaching practices.


• Excellent communication and organizational skills.


• Ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment.