Aspiring Special Education Teacher (ABA) Provisional

Motivated Learners; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Inspired Learners Academy (ILA) is seeking a Provisional License Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role offers a pathway to licensure while gaining hands-on ABA-based experience in an alternative day school setting.

With an approved alternative or provisional teaching license, eligible candidates may teach while completing their Special Education licensure program and may receive up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement after a 3-year teaching commitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eligibility for an Illinois provisional or alternative teaching license.
• Willingness to enroll in or currently be enrolled in a Special Education licensure program.
• Passion for working with students with autism and other learning or behavioral needs.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide structure, consistency, patience, and flexibility.
• Experience in ABA, special education, education, or working with individuals with disabilities is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a classroom serving students with autism and individualized learning needs.
• Develop and implement individualized academic instruction.
• Support students' IEP goals and educational programming.
• Work with BCBAs and RBTs to integrate educational and behavioral programming.
• Create a structured, positive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Support students in developing academic, communication, social, behavioral, and independent living skills.
• Collaborate with related service providers, school leadership, families, and other educational team members.
• Participate in ongoing training, mentorship, and professional developments.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Illinois provisional or alternative teaching license

Job description

Inspired Learners Academy (ILA) is seeking a Provisional License Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role offers a pathway to licensure while gaining hands-on ABA-based experience in an alternative day school setting.

With an approved alternative or provisional teaching license, eligible candidates may teach while completing their Special Education licensure program and may receive up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement after a 3-year teaching commitment.