Elementary Teacher – Alternative Education for At-Risk

TESOL International; Ontarioville (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

TESOL International is seeking an Elementary School Teacher to support at-risk and nontraditional learners in a structured alternative education setting. You will plan and deliver standards-based, personalized instruction, using data to adjust teaching and close academic gaps.

The role emphasizes safe classrooms, behavior support, and collaboration with districts, families, and staff. The position offers growth in special education, behavior support, and student advocacy, along with professional

Qualifications

• Effective classroom instruction in an alternative education setting.
• Plan and differentiate lessons to meet at-risk/nontraditional learners.
• Use data to monitor progress and adjust teaching strategies.
• Implement behavior support strategies aligned with program expectations.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver standards-based, differentiated lessons for elementary students in an alternative education setting.
• Create a safe, structured, student-centered classroom that supports at-risk and nontraditional learners.
• Use assessments and student data to monitor progress and adjust instruction.
• Implement behavior support strategies and classroom management aligned with program expectations.
• Collaborate with school districts, support staff, and families to coordinate student supports.
• Contribute to IEP and intervention planning and implement accommodations as required.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and documentation of student performance.
• Participate in professional development focused on special education, behavior support, and student advocacy.

Skills

Classroom instruction

Lesson planning

Differentiated instruction

Behavior management

Student assessment

IEP implementation

Data-driven instruction

Educational technology

Family and stakeholder communication

Classroom documentation

Education

State Elementary Teaching License

Special Education endorsement preferred

ESL/ELL endorsement a plus

CPR/First Aid certification preferred

Classroom management training

Job description

TESOL International is seeking an Elementary School Teacher to support at-risk and nontraditional learners in a structured alternative education setting. You will plan and deliver standards-based, personalized instruction, using data to adjust teaching and close academic gaps.

The role emphasizes safe classrooms, behavior support, and collaboration with districts, families, and staff. The position offers growth in special education, behavior support, and student advocacy, along with professional