Special Education Teacher - Elementary Self-Contained Classroom - near Wheeling, IL

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Job Details

Location Arlington Heights, IL
Discipline Special Education Teacher
Date Posted December 02, 2025

Job Description

This opportunity is for a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support K-1 students in the Prospect Heights, IL area. This contract position runs for the current school year with option to renew for the following school year.

Key Qualifications:

  • Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) in Special Education
  • Active LBS 1 required

Location:

  • Prospect Heights, Illinois
  • K-1 Self-Contained Life Skills Classroom

Responsibilities:

  • Lead classroom activities based on individual student needs

  • Deliver direct instruction curriculum in individualized and small group settings

  • Manage schedules of all students in the classroom for inclusion time in their general education classroom

  • Implement behavior intervention plans and manage classroom behaviors for effective classroom organization and participation

  • Collaborate with related service providers to implement accommodations, modifications, and goal work throughout the week

  • Manage classroom Educational Support Professional schedules and direct them in their work with the students

Benefits:

  • Competitive compensation aligned with credentials and experience
  • Contract duration covering the current school year
  • Monday through Friday schedule

Immediate hire is prioritized to ensure seamless support for students throughout the academic year. Applicants must hold a valid Illinois PEL in Special Education and LBS 1to be considered.

Zoe Seraphin
National Hiring Manager
Call/Text: (813) 749-5190
Email: [email protected]

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