Special Education Teacher

Point Quest, Inc.; Illinois; Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Comprehensive health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Licensing/CEU reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

W-2 employment

Professional liability insurance

Referral bonuses

No non-compete clauses

Volunteer time & charity matching

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy is hiring a Special Education Teacher for an in-person elementary setting in Markham, IL. You will deliver small group and individual instruction and ensure IEPs are implemented and progress tracked.

We value inclusive, student-centered teaching, strong teamwork, and effective communication. New graduates receive mentoring and support within a caring, therapist-led team.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement active at submission.
• Experience implementing IEPs and tracking student progress is desirable.
• Collaborates with general education teachers, staff, and families.
• New graduates welcome and will be mentored.

Responsibilities

• Provide small group and individual instruction.
• Implement IEPs and track student progress.
• Attend IEP and staff meetings.
• Collaborate with general education teachers, support staff, and families.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation.

Skills

LBS1 Endorsement

Illinois PEL

IEP implementation

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Mentoring for new grads

Job description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher

Pay Range: $55-60/hourly

Position Details

Schedule: Full-Time, In-Person

Start Date: 2026-2027 School Year

Setting: Elementary School

Hours: 35-37 hours per week (paid lunches)

Location: Markham, IL

Licensure Required: Illinois PEL with LBS1 Endorsement (must be active at time of submission)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide small group and individual instruction
• Implement IEPs and track student progress
• Attend IEP and staff meetings
• Collaborate with general education teachers, support staff, and families
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation

What We’re Looking For

• Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement
• Passion for inclusive, student-centered instruction
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in a resource room setting preferred, but not required—new graduates are welcome and will be supported with mentoring

Benefits & Perks

• Paid sick leave
• Comprehensive healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision
• 401(k) with employer match
• Reimbursement for licensing, CEUs, and other professional costs
• Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate
• W2 employment
• General and professional liability insurance
• Referral bonuses
• No non-compete clauses
• Paid volunteer time and donation matching for charities

Why Join Ampersand Therapy?

We’re not your typical staffing agency. Ampersand Therapy was founded by school-based therapists who created a team that prioritizes relationships, transparency, and support.

Therapist-Founded & Operated: We’ve walked in your shoes and continue to serve in schools ourselves.

Small, Responsive Team: You’ll never feel like a number—our support is personal and professional.

Commitment to Growth: We’re here to mentor, troubleshoot, and celebrate alongside you.

Our Core Values Equity & Inclusion: We’re committed to creating inclusive school environments and supporting anti-racism work. We partner with organizations like The Conscious Kid and provide DEIB resources to staff.

Community Engagement: We support causes like Special Olympics, Project Canine, and The Moth—and empower you to support the ones that matter to you.

Environmental Responsibility: We minimize paper use, encourage sustainable practices, and proudly operate as a carbon-negative company.

An Inclusive Workplace Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity in all forms—race, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, age, background, and more.

We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

We're a small business, local to many of the areas we hire in, and are proud to be women, minority, and therapist-founded and run.

We began our career working in schools both as district and contract employees. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies.

The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for.

Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do.

We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area.

We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!