Job Description
Job DescriptionMinimum 1+ years special education experience required.
This opportunity is for a Special Education Teacher specializing in K-1st grade within an elementary school setting. The role focuses on managing a self-contained classroom with a high needs caseload, demanding a compassionate and skilled approach to individualized student education.
Location: Elgin, IL
Position Type: Contract, Non-School Year (NSY)
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver specialized instruction tailored to students in kindergarten and first grade within a self-contained classroom environment.
- Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to address diverse learning needs.
- Collaborate with an advisory team to ensure strategies meet students developmental goals.
- Manage high needs caseloads, adapting teaching methods to support students with varying disabilities.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Valid Professional Educators License with LBS1 (Learning Behavior Specialist I) endorsement.
- Demonstrated experience working with high needs caseloads, showing effectiveness in personalized education plans.
- Strong understanding of special education regulations and best practices.
Benefits:
- W2 contract position providing formal employment status.
- Competitive hourly pay rates with consistent weekly paycheck distribution.
- Access to an advisory team for support and professional development.
- 401(k) matching to support retirement planning.
This role is ideal for educators committed to making a difference in early childhood special education through dedicated instruction in a supportive and collaborative environment. Candidates with the appropriate licensure and experience in high needs special education settings are encouraged to apply.
Compensation for this position ranges from $28.05 to $58.05. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.