Elementary Special Education Teacher - Innovative, Impactful

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vis

FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling

401k Retirement Saving Plan

Paid Time Off

School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule

Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid

Job summary

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education seeks a Special Education Teacher to support elementary students with IEPs in our alternative education setting. The role emphasizes targeted instruction, differentiation, and collaboration with co-teachers to foster student growth.

You’ll design engaging lessons, use educational software, and align activities with state standards while maintaining PBIS practices and data-driven progress reporting.

Qualifications

• Must hold or be in the process of obtaining IL educator credentials (PEL).
• Experience with IEPs, differentiation, and alternative education settings.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead instructional process for Elementary School students with IEPs.
• Deliver targeted instruction using curriculum resources and educational software.
• Create comprehensive lesson plans and schedules aligned with standards.
• Collaborate in co-teaching environments to meet IEP goals.
• Track student progress and maintain accurate records and reports.
• Adapt instructional approaches to diverse learning needs and abilities.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

IEP knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Crisis management awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Education or related field

IL Professional Educator (PEL) credential

IL Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) credential

Crisis management training certification

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Educational software

Job description

ChanceLight Behavioral Health, Therapy, & Education seeks a Special Education Teacher to support elementary students with IEPs in our alternative education setting. The role emphasizes targeted instruction, differentiation, and collaboration with co-teachers to foster student growth.

You’ll design engaging lessons, use educational software, and align activities with state standards while maintaining PBIS practices and data-driven progress reporting.