Special Education Teacher

Illinois Education Job Bank; Illinois; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois Education Job Bank is seeking a Special Education Teacher (K–8) to provide individualized instruction and support to students with disabilities. The role involves collaboration with families, classroom teachers, and school staff to foster academic, social, and behavioral progress.

Applicants must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an LBS I endorsement or an ISBE-approved credential for K–8. Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Qualifications

• Excellent instructional skills focused on individual students.
• Ability to adapt lessons and assessments to diverse needs.
• Demonstrated collaboration with families and school staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver instruction based on each student’s IEP.
• Adapt lessons, materials, and assessments to meet learning needs.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction accordingly.
• Develop, implement, and review IEP goals with the educational team.
• Collaborate with general education teachers to support students in class.
• Communicate regularly with families about progress and needs.
• Maintain accurate records and support a safe, respectful learning environment.

Skills

Instructional skills

Patience

Communication with families

Collaboration

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with LBS I endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher provides individualized instruction and support to students with disabilities in grades K–8. The teacher works with families, classroom teachers, related service providers, and school administrators to help students make academic, social, and behavioral progress and participate meaningfully in school.

Key responsibilities include:

• Plan and deliver instruction based on each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).


• Adapt lessons, materials, and assessments to meet students’ learning needs.


• Monitor student progress and use the results to adjust instruction.


• Develop, implement, and review IEP goals with the student’s educational team.


• Collaborate with general education teachers to support students in the classroom.


• Communicate regularly with families about student progress and needs.


• Maintain accurate records and support a safe, respectful learning environment.

The teacher should demonstrate strong instructional skills, patience, sound judgment, and a commitment to helping every student succeed.

Qualifications

Applicants must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with an LBS I endorsement or other ISBE-approved special education credential appropriate for the K–8 assignment.

Salary/Benefits

Salary commensurate with education and experience.