Provisional License Special Education Teacher

Motivated Learners; Wheeling (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Inspired Learners Academy (ILA) is seeking a Provisional License Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This role offers a pathway to licensure while gaining hands-on ABA-based experience in an alternative day school setting.

With an approved alternative or provisional teaching license, eligible candidates may teach while completing their Special Education licensure program and may receive up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement after a 3-year teaching commitment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Eligibility for an Illinois provisional or alternative teaching license.
• Willingness to enroll in or currently be enrolled in a Special Education licensure program.
• Passion for working with students with autism and other learning or behavioral needs.
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to provide structure, consistency, patience, and flexibility.
• Experience in ABA, special education, education, or working with individuals with disabilities is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead a classroom serving students with autism and individualized learning needs.
• Develop and implement individualized academic instruction.
• Support students' IEP goals and educational programming.
• Work with BCBAs and RBTs to integrate educational and behavioral programming.
• Create a structured, positive, and engaging classroom environment.
• Support students in developing academic, communication, social, behavioral, and independent living skills.
• Collaborate with related service providers, school leadership, families, and other educational team members.
• Participate in ongoing training, mentorship, and professional developments.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Illinois provisional or alternative teaching license

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Inspired Learners Academy (ILA) is looking for a Provisional License Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with a bachelor's degree who wants to become a licensed Special Education Teacher while gaining hands-on experience in an ABA-based therapeutic day school.

With an approved alternative or provisional teaching license, eligible candidates may be able to teach while completing their Special Education licensure program.

Position Details

• $55,621 annual salary
• 177-day school calendar
• Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Equivalent to approximately $45/hour based on scheduled school days/hours
• Full benefits
• Up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement with a signed 3-year teaching commitment to ILA
• Supportive, highly collaborative ABA-based school environment

What You'll Do

• Lead a classroom serving students with autism and individualized learning needs
• Develop and implement individualized academic instruction
• Support students' IEP goals and educational programming
• Work closely with BCBAs and RBTs to integrate educational and behavioral programming throughout the school day
• Create a structured, positive, and engaging classroom environment
• Support students in developing academic, communication, social, behavioral, and independent living skills
• Collaborate with related service providers, school leadership, families, and other members of the educational team
• Participate in ongoing training, mentorship, and professional developments

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Eligibility for an appropriate Illinois provisional or alternative teaching license
• Willingness to enroll in or currently be enrolled in a Special Education licensure program
• Passion for working with students with autism and other learning or behavioral needs
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to provide structure, consistency, patience, and flexibility
• Experience in ABA, special education, education, or working with individuals with disabilities is strongly preferred

RBT experience is a huge plus! If you're currently an RBT with a bachelor's degree and have thought about becoming a teacher, this could be an excellent opportunity to turn your ABA experience into a long-term career in Special Education.