Elementary Special Education Teacher

The Illinois Association of School Administrators; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Board-paid TRS

Life insurance

Paid sick days

Paid personal days

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators is seeking an Elementary School Special Education Teacher to join a Public Day Program for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities in Ottawa, IL.

Qualified applicants must hold an IL Professional Educator License with LBS1 endorsement and demonstrate solid classroom behavior management, engaging instructional practices, and commitment to social-emotional learning to support student academic success.

Qualifications

• Must hold IL Professional Educator License with LBS1 endorsement.
• Experience in elementary special education.
• Demonstrated ability to engage students and support social-emotional learning.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a Public Day Program for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities.
• Deliver academically-focused instruction and SEL activities to support progress.

Skills

Behavior management

Student engagement

Social-emotional learning

Education

ILProfessional EducatorLicense with LBS1 endorsement

Job description

Elementary School: Special Education Teacher

Qualifications: ILProfessional EducatorLicense with LBS1 endorsement. Elementary Special Education Teacher to work in a Public Day Program for students with emotional/behavioral disabilities. Successful applicant must have solid classroom behavior management skills, ability to relate to and engage students in academic instruction focused on achieving academic success, and social emotional learning. Salary starts at $44,100 and up, and includes health insurance, free dental and vision insurance, board-paid TRS, life insurance, and paid sick and personal days. Position available January 2026.

Qualifications

ILProfessional EducatorLicense with LBS1 endorsement

Salary/Benefits

Salary starts at $44,100 and up, plus benefits including health insurance, dental and vision insurance at no cost, board paid TRS, life insurance, and paid sick and personal time off.