Special Education Teacher

Ampersand Therapy; Steger (IL); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Healthcare benefits: medical, dental,

401(k) with employer match

Reimbursement for licensing, CEUs, and

Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate

W-2 employment

General and professional liability 보험

Referral bonuses

No non-compete clauses

Paid volunteer time and donation

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy is seeking a Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year in Steger, IL. This full-time role serves elementary students as a resource position with a focus on inclusive education.

Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement is required, and fingerprinting/background check must be cleared before start. Competitive benefits include paid sick leave, comprehensive healthcare, 401(k) match, and licensing reimbursements.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement is required.
• Fingerprinting and background check are required before start.
• Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Resource position with elementary students.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement

Job description

Job Title: Special Education Teacher Pay Range: $55-60/hour Job Description: Special Education Teacher 2026–2027 School Year | Steger, IL | Up to $60/hour

Ampersand Therapy is hiring a dedicated Special Education Teacher for full-time position for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year in Steger, IL.

Position Details

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday Start Date: ASAP, 2026-2027 School Year Location: Steger, IL

Role Details

Resource Position with Elementary Students

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

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!