Special Education Teacher: SY '25-'26
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Certified High School Special Education Teacher
Company: Teachers On Demand, INC.
Location: LaSalle, IL
Position Type: Full-Time/W2 Employee (37.5 per week)
Number of Positions: (2)
Work Schedule: M-F 6:45 am - 3:15 pm
Term Dates: 8.11.2025 - 5.28.2026
WHO ARE WE
Teachers On Demand, INC. is an educational staffing and recruiting firm that partners with schools, districts, and educational organizations nationwide to identify and hire exceptional teachers, instructors, paraprofessionals, administrators, and others who share our vision of creating a brighter future for our students. As our partners' primary provider, we seek reliable and accountable educators to join our team of educators at our partner schools.
Our Partner School
Our partner school is dedicated to developing innovative approaches to address pressing challenges in education and human services. Its vision is to empower all youth, especially those at risk, to succeed through forward-thinking solutions in both education and social support systems.
What You'll Do
- Teach all subjects in a classroom setting
- Provide a differentiated learning environment
- Work collaboratively with staff, including curriculum and clinical staff to yield positive results for the students
- Gain support on-campus from other teachers, administrators, curriculum staff, clinical staff, and various support staff that are employees
- Have the freedom and ability to personalize learning
- Provide a social-emotional learning environment
- Have a classroom size of around 10 students with paraprofessional support in the classroom
Requirements
- IL PEL (Professional Educator's License; out-of-state applicants will need to apply for IL certification) with LBS1 Certification or Other Teacher Certification (Non-Substitute) with willingness to obtain LBS1
- Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change
- Ability to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas
- Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties
- Ability to be flexible, work in teams, and creatively problem solve
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with demonstrated ability to speak and write clearly and persuasively
- Must have a complete Physical Exam within 90 days of start date.
- Must have a 5-panel drug test with an expiration date no earlier than 8.11.2025
- Must have a Negative TB test from PPD 1 step, TSpot, or QuantiFERON with an expiration date no earlier than 8.11.2025
- Must have a copy of your identity verification document (i.e. State issued ID, Passport, or drivers license).
Benefits
Once you become an employee of the school, you will receive the following benefits:
- Benefit options include: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance Programs
- Medical Insurance enrollment is available to full-time employees on their date of hire. No waiting period.
- 10-Month School Position with 12-Month Semi-Monthly Pay
- Generous Paid Time Off Benefits
- 403(b) Investment Options
Compensation
$52.00 per hour