Early Childhood SPED Teacher — Long-Term Coverage

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Downers Grove (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Licensing & CEU reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

W-2 employment

Professional liability insurance

Referral bonuses

No non-compete clauses

Volunteer time & donation matching

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC is hiring an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for a long-term coverage role in La Grange, IL. The position serves ages 3-5 within a preschool program and requires an IL PEL with LBS1 and Early Childhood endorsements.

The role emphasizes IEP collaboration, progress monitoring, and documentation, with mentorship for new grads and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a mission-driven team committed to inclusive education.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 endorsement and Early Childhood endorsement.
• Fingerprinting and background check required before start.
• New graduates welcome—mentorship and training provided!
• Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to preschool students with IEPs in a resource setting.
• Develop and implement instructional strategies tailored to individual learning goals.
• Attend IEP meetings and collaborate with school teams.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of student progress.
• Participate in staff meetings and school-wide initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement

Early Childhood endorsement

Job description

Ampersand Therapy LLC is hiring an Early Childhood Special Education Teacher for a long-term coverage role in La Grange, IL. The position serves ages 3-5 within a preschool program and requires an IL PEL with LBS1 and Early Childhood endorsements.

The role emphasizes IEP collaboration, progress monitoring, and documentation, with mentorship for new grads and a comprehensive benefits package. Join a mission-driven team committed to inclusive education.