SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER

Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System; Streamwood (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Challenging work environment

Paid time off

Medical, Dental, Vision and Rx plans

401(K) with company match

SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

Career development opportunities

Pet Insurance

Benefits guest Website

Job summary

Innovations Academy, part of Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System in Streamwood, IL, seeks a dynamic Special Education Teacher to deliver targeted instruction and behavioral support to K-2 students in a therapeutic day school setting. You will develop and implement IEPs, modify curricula, and maintain a structured, supportive classroom while collaborating with therapists, staff and families.

Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent with LBS1 endorsement, and 1–3 years of

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is REQUIRED.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree preferred.
• LBS1 Endorsement is REQUIRED.
• 1-3 years experience in a therapeutic day school preferred.

Responsibilities

• Innovations Academy seeks a Special Education Teacher to provide instruction and behavioral support to K-2 students in a therapeutic day school setting, develop and implement IEPs, modify curriculum, and collaborate with therapists, staff and families to promote growth.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Diplomacy and discretion

Organizational skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's or Master's preferred

LBS1 Endorsement REQUIRED

1-3 years experience in therapeutic day school preferred

Job description

FULL TIME

innovations Academy is looking for a dynamic Special Education Teacher to join our team! This position provides specialized instruction and behavioral support to K-2 students with diverse learning and emotional needs in a therapeutic day school setting. This position develops and implements IEPs, modifies curriculum, fosters a structured and supportive classroom environment and collaborates with therapists, staff and families to promote academic and functional growth.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Responsibilities

innovations Academy is looking for a dynamic Special Education Teacher to join our team! This position provides specialized instruction and behavioral support to K-2 students with diverse learning and emotional needs in a therapeutic day school setting. This position develops and implements IEPs, modifies curriculum, fosters a structured and supportive classroom environment and collaborates with therapists, staff and families to promote academic and functional growth.

Benefit & Rewards Highlights

• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program
• Career development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!
• Pet Insurance
• More information is available on our Benefits Guest Website: uhsguest.com

Innovations Academy is part of the Streamwood Behavioral Healthcare System (SBHS), a 178-bed acute care facility located in Streamwood, IL and has been providing mental health treatment to the Chicagoland community and the state of Illinois since 1991. We are dedicated to offering services to meet the ever-changing emotional and behavioral healthcare needs of children, adolescents, adults, and their families.

About Universal Health Services

Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) is one of the nation’s largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services. Since our founding in 1979, UHS has grown steadily into a premier Fortune 500 corporation perennially recognized by multiple esteemed national rating entities. Through its subsidiaries, UHS operates inpatient acute care facilities, inpatient behavioral health facilities, outpatient and other facilities, nationwide virtual behavioral health services, an insurance offering, a physician network and various related services with physical locations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Ireland and United Kingdom. www.uhs.com. From Fortune, ©2025, 2026 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION

High school diploma or equivalent is REQUIRED. Bachelor's or Master's preferred. LBS1 Endorsement REQUIRED. 1-3 years experience in a therapeutic day school preferred. Candidates must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Diplomacy and discretion are essential, as well as excellent organizational skills. Professional demeanor and appearance required.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We embrace diversity in our people, services and ideas. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.