Special Education Teacher - Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL
Make a meaningful impact working with high school students in a specialized alternative program near Chicago. This full-time, contract opportunity supports students in grades 10 through 12 with mild to moderate learning disabilities or ASD. Enjoy a manageable caseload (never exceeding 20 in the entire program, typically working with 5-10 at a time), with flexibility between co-teaching, self-contained, or resource settings—tailored to your preference.
You’ll collaborate closely with an onsite case manager and contribute directly to helping students achieve their graduation goals, all within a supportive and adaptable environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Valid LBS1 certification for grades 10th through 12th
- Experience working with high school-aged students is a plus
- Bilingual skills are advantageous but not required
- Demonstrated ability to write and implement IEPs is essential
- Familiarity supporting students with mild to moderate learning disabilities and ASD
Role Highlights:
- Full-time schedule: Monday through Friday, with flexible start times (8:30AM–3:45PM or 8:45AM–4:00PM); lunch and planning periods included
- Wednesdays feature an extended lunch, as it’s a half day for students
- Rolling caseload with direct support—responsible for a subset of 5–10 students at a time
- Accommodations according to your preferred teaching model—co-teaching or independent classroom
- Focus on helping students in an alternative program designed for timely graduation
Benefits Include:
- School-year aligned position for the 2026-2027 academic year (start ASAP, through June 11, 2027)
- Lunch and planning time built into every schedule
- A supportive, team-oriented environment with onsite case management
If you’re motivated by the opportunity to shape students’ lives and value a role with built-in flexibility, apply today to take the next step in your special education teaching career.
Compensation for this position ranges from $33.05 to $53.05. 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.
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