Middle School Special Education Teacher

Suburban Cook County Online Application Consortium; United States; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading education authority in the United States is seeking a qualified Middle School Teacher for Special Education. The role involves providing instruction in Language Arts using a co-teaching model for 5th to 6th grade students, developing IEPs, and collaborating with colleagues to ensure effective education. Candidates should have a Masters or Bachelor's degree in Special Education and the ability to work flexibly with diverse student needs. Enjoy working with youth in a dynamic educational environment where collaboration is key.

Qualifications

• Flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change.
• Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
• Ability to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve.
• Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
• Flexible, team-oriented and capable of creative problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction in Language Arts using co‑teaching model for 5th‑6th grade students.
• Provides written information as needed for the development of IEPs.
• Works positively/cooperatively with co‑workers to promote effective education.
• Accurately assesses the needs of students and implements behavior management strategies to respond to these needs.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexible teaching

Collaboration

Behavior management

Collaboration

Education

Masters or Bachelor's degree in Special Education

Job description

Position Type

Middle School Teaching/ Special Education

Type of Employment

10 month school calendar

Salary/benefits

Determined by bargaining unit contract of certified personnel.

Job Certifications

Learning Behavior Specialist I (LSB1); Professional Educator License; Language Arts Middle School Endorsement

Duties

1. Provide instruction in Language Arts using co‑teaching model for 5th‑6th grade students.
2. Provides written information as needed for the development of IEPs and for preparation of an IEP review.
3. Works positively/cooperatively with co‑workers through information sharing and consultation to promote effective education of students.
4. Accurately assesses the needs of students and implements behavior management strategies to respond to these needs.
5. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

1. Masters or Bachelor's degree in Special Education.
2. Must be flexible in the ability to teach multiple grade levels as student populations change.
3. Ability to teach a classroom of students within all basic instructional areas.
4. Ability to work with youth with emotional/behavioral/academic difficulties.
5. Ability to be flexible, work in teams and creatively problem solve.

Postings current as of 2/19/2026 11:49:34 PM CST.