Illinois SPED Teacher – Autism -Focused Classroom

Anova Education; Cicero (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarifi Staffing Solutions is partnering with a Illinois school to hire a dedicated Special Education Teacher for a full-time self-contained classroom. You will provide individualized instruction aligned with IEPs and support students with autism and other special needs.

The role emphasizes patience, structure, collaboration with families and staff, and maintaining a positive, safe learning environment during a typical school day from 8:30 AM to 3:40 PM.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois PEL with Special Education endorsement.
• Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction aligned with student IEPs.
• Adapt lessons and routines for diverse needs in a self-contained classroom.
• Monitor progress and implement positive behavior strategies.
• Collaborate with families, paraprofessionals, and related-service providers.
• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to educational planning.

Skills

Autism

Student support

Communication with families

Classroom management

Education

Illinois SPED endorsement (PEL)

Bachelor's in Special Education or related field

Job description

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Quick Highlights

• Significant Support Needs


• Approx. 10 Students | Autism-Focused Caseload


• Full-Time | 8:30 AM-3:40 PM |Self-Contained Classroom

Clarifi Staffing Solutions is partnering with a school in Illinois to find a dedicated Special Education Teacher for a full-time self-contained classroom. This opportunity offers a consistent school-day schedule and the chance to provide individualized support to students with a variety of learning and developmental needs.

The teacher will work with approximately 10 students, with the majority of the classroom population being students with autism. Some students have more significant support needs, making patience, flexibility, and a structured approach essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide individualized instruction aligned with student IEPs while adapting lessons, activities, and classroom routines to meet diverse needs. Support academic, behavioral, communication, and functional development while maintaining a safe and structured classroom environment. Monitor student progress, implement positive behavior strategies, maintain required documentation, and collaborate with families, paraprofessionals, and related-service providers. Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to student goals and ongoing educational planning.

Requirements

Candidates should hold an active Illinois PEL with the appropriate Special Education endorsement and a bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education or a related field. Experience working with students with autism, significant support needs, or in a self-contained setting is preferred. Strong communication, organization, classroom management, and collaboration skills are important for this position.