Special Education Teacher

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid sick leave

Mileage reimbursement

W-2 employment

License/CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC is hiring a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year in Joliet, IL. This full-time role is in Joliet School District 86, working with elementary students and focusing on IEP collaboration and progress monitoring.

Requirements include a valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement, fingerprinting, and a strong ability to communicate and collaborate with teams. Mentorship is provided for new graduates; benefits include healthcare, a 401(k) with employer

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with students, families, and school teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in IEP meetings and team planning.
• Strong organizational skills for documentation and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to students with IEPs in a resource setting.
• Develop and implement instructional strategies tailored to individual goals.
• Attend IEP meetings and collaborate with school teams.
• Maintain timely documentation of student progress.
• Participate in staff meetings and school initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement

Job description

## Special Education TeacherApplylocations: Joliet, ILtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 2 Days Agojob requisition id: R-101674**Job Title:**Special Education Teacher**Pay Range:**$55-65/hour**Job Description:****Special Education Teacher 2026–2027 School Year | Joliet, IL | Up to $65/hour** Ampersand Therapy is hiring a dedicated **Special Education Teacher** for a full-time position for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year in Joliet, IL.**Position Details****Schedule:** Full-Time, Monday - Friday **Start Date:** August 2026 **Location:** Joliet School District 86 **Role Type:** Special Education Teacher **Role Details:** Elementary School **Service Area:** Instructional support, IEP collaboration, progress monitoring**Your Key Responsibilities*** Provide academic support to students with IEPs in a resource setting* Develop and implement instructional strategies tailored to individual learning goals* Attend IEP meetings and collaborate with school teams* Maintain timely and accurate documentation of student progress* Participate in staff meetings and school-wide initiatives**What We’re Looking For*** Valid Illinois PEL with **LBS1** endorsement* Fingerprinting and background check required before start* Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills* Passion for inclusive education and student-centered practices* New graduates welcome—mentorship and training provided!**Benefits & Perks (for 0.8 FTE and higher)*** Paid sick leave* Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision* 401(k) with employer match* Reimbursement for licensing, CEUs, and other professional costs* Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate* W-2 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. We're a small, mission-driven team created by therapists and educators who wanted better. After working in school districts and as contractors ourselves, we built Ampersand Therapy to offer an alternative that prioritizes professional respect, genuine support, and community-driven values.**Our Values*** **Equity & Inclusion:** We advocate for anti-racism in schools, support inclusive practices, and partner with organizations like *The Conscious Kid*.* **Community Engagement:** We give back—through donations, volunteer work, and support of organizations like *Special Olympics*, *Project Canine*, and *The Moth*.* **Environmental Responsibility:** We’re committed to sustainability by minimizing waste, using digital systems, and maintaining a carbon-negative footprint.**An Inclusive Workplace**Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and celebrate professionals of all races, identities, backgrounds, and abilities. We are committed to building an environment of belonging and professional respect.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!