Job Description
Job DescriptionMinimum 1+ years special education experience required.
This position requires a Special Education Teacher to support middle school students in a therapeutic day school setting. The role focuses on delivering life skills instruction and tailored educational support during the 2025/26 school year.
Location: Palatine, Illinois
Level: Middle School
Duration: Full school year (2025/26)
Schedule: Full-time hours
Contract Type: Contract assignment
Responsibilities include:
- Developing and implementing individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs
- Teaching life skills curriculum that promotes independence and social development
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to create supportive, therapeutic learning environments
- Monitoring student progress and adapting instructional methods to meet diverse learning needs
- Maintaining accurate documentation and communication with families and staff
Qualifications & Experience:
- Valid teaching certification in Special Education
- Experience working with middle school-aged students
- Familiarity with therapeutic day school settings preferred
- Strong understanding of life skills curriculum and disability accommodations
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and communicate empathetically
This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students educational and personal growth in a specialized setting. Candidates committed to fostering inclusive, supportive classrooms are encouraged to apply.
Submit your application to be considered for this full-time special education teaching contract during the 2025/26 academic year.