Special Education Teacher

D203; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 45,878 - 56,073; Full time

Job summary

A local educational cooperative is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year. This position offers a full-time role in Elwood focusing on the educational progress of students with special needs. Candidates must hold a Professional Educator License with an endorsement as Learning Behavior Specialist I and meet highly qualified requirements for the assigned grade level. Starting salary is $50,976, offering competitive compensation and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• Professional Educator License: Endorsement as Learning Behavior Specialist I.
• Meets the highly qualified requirements as a special education teacher.
• Assigned to specific grade level/core academic subject areas.

Responsibilities

• Provide services and instruction that facilitates educational progress and growth of students.

Skills

Learning Behavior Specialist I endorsement

Highly qualified requirements for special education

Job description

Frontline Applicant Tracking - Southern Will County Cooperative for Special Education

Southern Will County Cooperative for Special Education

Special Education Teacher - Elwood - 1.00 FTE - 2026-2027 School Year JobID: 1721

• Position Type: Certified Staff/ Cross Categorical
• Date Posted: 3/10/2026
• Location: Elwood School Distirct
• Date Available: 2026-2027 School Year

TITLE: Special Education Teacher

QUALIFICATIONS: Professional Educator License: Endorsement as Learning Behavior Specialist I

Meets the highly qualified requirements as a special education teacher for the grade level/core academic subject area(s) in which the teacher is assigned

REPORTS TO: Executive Director and/or Assistant Director of Special Education and Program Administrator.

FUNCTION: Provide services and instruction that facilitates the educational progress and growth of students.

Special Education Teacher - starting at $50,976

Postings current as of 3/26/2026 6:22:12 PM CST.

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