Special Education Teacher with LBS1 endorsement

Special Education Teacher

South Holland, Illinois

Contract

$45 - $55/hour

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.