Alternative Education Elementary School Teacher

Coulter Services; Leaf River (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Coulter Services seeks an Elementary School Teacher for a small, structured alternative education setting that supports at‑risk and nontraditional learners.

You will design personalized, standards‑based instruction, adapt lessons for diverse needs including IEP goals, monitor progress with data, manage behavior, and collaborate with families to promote student outcomes in a safe, supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience or strong interest in special education, behavior support, and individualized instruction.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver standards-based, personalized instruction.
• Adapt lessons for diverse learning needs, including use of accommodations and IEP goals.
• Use student data to monitor progress and guide instruction.
• Manage classroom behavior and implement effective behavior support strategies.
• Collaborate with school districts and families to support student outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.

Skills

Special education

Behavior support

Individualized instruction

Collaboration

Communication with families

Classroom management

Job description

Elementary School Teacher for a small, structured alternative education setting, supporting at-risk and nontraditional learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and deliver standards-based, personalized instruction.
• Adapt lessons for diverse learning needs, including use of accommodations and IEP goals.
• Use student data to monitor progress and guide instruction.
• Manage classroom behavior and implement effective behavior support strategies.
• Collaborate with school districts and families to support student outcomes.
• Maintain a safe, supportive learning environment.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience or strong interest in special education, behavior support, and individualized instruction.
• Ability to work with learners who may be at risk or nontraditional.
• Strong collaboration and communication skills with families and educational stakeholders.
• Classroom management skills and commitment to student advocacy.