Elementary Special Education Teacher – Alternative Education

Ombudsman Educational Services; Grand Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefits

401k Retirement Plan

Paid Time Off

Professional Development

Job summary

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education seeks a Special Education Teacher for an Elementary School program in Illinois. The role centers on delivering differentiated instruction aligned with IEPs, designing engaging lessons, and collaborating with staff to support student growth in a dynamic alternative education setting.

The ideal candidate is licensed or pursuing IL PEL/SSE/LBS1 credentials, with experience in special education, curriculum development, and PBIS-based classrooms.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL professional educator (PEL) credential.
• Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL state special education (SSE) or learning behavior specialist (LBS1) credential.
• Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.
• Prior experience with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction; preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.
• Prior experience and knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, emotional disturbance and/or challenging behaviors.
• Prior experience with IEPs and developing education plans for at-risk students.
• Strong motivational and communication skills; ability to have difficult conversations with students.
• Advanced oral and written communication, organization, conflict resolution, multitasking, problem solving, and decision-making ability.
• Knowledge of technology including instructional software, MS Office, data entry.

Responsibilities

• Deliver targeted instruction and adapt curricula to meet IEP goals.
• Lead instruction in both learning center and classroom settings.
• Create personalized lesson plans and schedules.
• Track student progress and maintain accurate records.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and administrators.
• Support PBIS implementation and classroom management.
• Prepare and organize instructional materials and resources.
• Respond to feedback and pursue ongoing professional growth.
• Handle additional duties to support school program.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Conflict Resolution

Multitasking

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Instructional Technology

Job description

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education seeks a Special Education Teacher for an Elementary School program in Illinois. The role centers on delivering differentiated instruction aligned with IEPs, designing engaging lessons, and collaborating with staff to support student growth in a dynamic alternative education setting.

The ideal candidate is licensed or pursuing IL PEL/SSE/LBS1 credentials, with experience in special education, curriculum development, and PBIS-based classrooms.