Special Education Teacher/3-5 STAR Program - 1.0 FTE

Champaign Unit 4 School District; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance up to $2,000

Health insurance (district-paid)

Stipends and extra duty pay

Job summary

Champaign Unit 4 Schools in Champaign, IL, is seeking qualified educators eligible for the district's collective bargaining agreement with the Champaign Federation of Teachers. The position offers substantial compensation opportunities, including stipends and sign-on bonuses, with health insurance coverage provided by the district.

Immediate or next-year start dates are possible. The ideal candidate holds an Illinois Professional Educator License with Special Education Endorsement and can

Qualifications

• Must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with Special Education Endorsement.

Skills

Classroom Management

Communication

Collaboration

Instructional Planning

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License with Special Education Endorsement

Job description

Our Mission

• Positively transforming learning and life outcomes for students through educational justice, equity, and excellence.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License withSpecial EducationEndorsement

Compensation

• The salary for this position is determined based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Champaign Federation of Teachers, which includes a different level of compensation for positions designated as "hard to fill."The full salary schedule and the Hard to Fill positions list are available on our website.The District currently gives experienced teachers unlimited experience credit for service outside the District.New teachers may request up to $2,000 as a salary advance to help with relocation expenses or other needs. 100% of a teacher's contributions to TRS are currently paid by the Board of Education.The Board currently pays 100% of a teacher's employee-only health, dental, and term life insurance.There is a minimal employee cost for vision insurance.There are many opportunities for teachers to earn substantial additional compensation (stipends, differentials, extra duty pay, etc.) during the regular school year and in the summer.
• The District offers an additional $1,500 annual stipend for Teachers who hold a national board certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
• Individuals hired into a 1.0 FTE position in the CFT bargaining unit after October 1, 2023 are eligible for a $1,500 Sign-On Bonus.Details can be found on the Human Resources page of our website.

Application Deadline

• This position will remain posted until the hiring process is complete; however, interviews may be conducted after February 19, 2026, so interested applicants should submit their materials ASAP to ensure consideration.

Important Notes

• The District is willing to consider candidates who can begin work immediately as well as those who can begin work next school year.If a candidate is hired to begin immediately, continuing employment next year is highly possible, but not guaranteed.Please contact the Human Resources for more information.

More About Our Community

• Champaign Unit 4 Schools serves over 10,000 PreK-Young Adult students in 18 facilities, which include twelve elementary schools, three middle schools, two high schools, one early childhood facility, and the Novak Academy. Located conveniently near Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis, Champaign residents enjoy the entertainment and intellectual activity of a large city, without the higher costs of living and lengthy commute times often associated with busy city/suburban life. The University of Illinois provides the excitement of Big 10 sporting events, a thriving business environment, and world-class entertainment at State Farm Center and the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts. Champaign is characterized by a thriving downtown and campustown, shopping centers and boutiques, award-winning restaurants, neighborhood parks, live music venues, and summer festivals. We also share many museums, galleries, and theatres with the adjacent city of Urbana.

Want to Learn More?

• If you want to learn more about this position or other career opportunities in Champaign Unit 4 Schools, please contact our Assistant Director of Human Resources & Employee Engagement, Ms. Nancy Whitehouse, at [e-mail].