Special Education Teacher

Navra; Wauconda (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Supportive school environment

Professional development opportunities

Weekly pay

Licensure reimbursement

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Navra is seeking a school-based Special Education Teacher in Wauconda, IL, to join a self-contained autism program for K-4 students. The role is a full-time contract, 32.5 hours weekly, onsite in a school setting.

You will develop IEPs, adapt instruction, and collaborate with staff and families to support student success, with comprehensive benefits and licensure reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Active Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement required.
• Experience supporting students with autism preferred.
• Strong skills in individualized instruction, classroom management, and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized and small-group instruction in a self-contained autism program for K-4.
• Develop and implement IEPs tailored to academic, behavioral, communication, and social-emotional needs.
• Adapt curriculum and instructional strategies for diverse learning needs.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, school staff, and families to support student success.
• Monitor progress, maintain documentation, and participate in IEP meetings.
• Position is a full-time contract in a school setting; 32.5 hours per week; onsite.

Skills

Individualized instruction

Classroom management

Collaboration

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 endorsement

Job description

At Navra, we believe your career is more than a job, it’s a calling. As a boutique staffing firm, we take the time to understand your goals and connect you with roles that sharpen your skills, expand your impact, and reinforce the passion that brought you to education.

As a school-based Special Education Teacher in Wauconda, Illinois, your days will iInclude:

• Provide individualized and small-group instruction in a self-contained autism program for students in kindergarten through fourth grade.
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) tailored to students’ academic, behavioral, communication, and social-emotional needs.
• Adapt curriculum and instructional strategies to support diverse learning needs.
• Implement structured routines, positive behavior supports, and accommodations that promote student engagement and independence.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, related service providers, school staff, and families to support student success.
• Monitor student progress, maintain accurate documentation, and participate in IEP meetings.
• Position: Full-time contract in a school setting
• Dates: ASAP through June
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week
• Classroom: Self-contained autism program
• Setting: Onsite

Successful Candidates Possess

• An active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an LBS1 endorsement (required)
• Experience supporting students with autism (strongly preferred)
• Strong skills in individualized instruction, classroom management, and collaboration
• The ability to work in the U.S. without a sponsor

Note:

New graduates may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with year-round coverage options available for eligible contracted staff.
• Supportive School Environment: Receive ongoing support from both the Navra team and school faculty, ensuring you always have a strong network behind you.
• Professional Growth: Access continuous training, professional development opportunities, and career advancement resources.
• Weekly pay
• Licensure reimbursement (where applicable)
• Employee referral bonus program

At Navra, we believe great schools start with great people. As a boutique education staffing firm with more than 20 years of experience serving school districts nationwide, we specialize exclusively in connecting passionate school-based professionals with meaningful opportunities.

When you work with Navra, you’re more than just a placement, you become part of a team that is committed to your success. From your first conversation through the duration of your assignment, you’ll have a dedicated support team advocating for you every step of the way.

We’re proud to build lasting relationships, support rewarding careers, and help make a difference in the lives of students every day.