Special Education Teacher [84154]

SSWAA; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Guaranteed hours

Wide school network

Fast hiring process

Ongoing communication

Dedicated recruiting support

Career development

Job summary

Onward Education, partnering with a Cook County, IL school district, seeks a compassionate Special Education Teacher for the 2026-2027 school year to support elementary and middle school learners onsite.

You will collaborate with teachers, implement IEPs, deliver individualized and small-group instruction, and use data-informed practices to monitor progress and promote inclusive learning environments.

Start ASAP with guaranteed hours; End date 5/21/2027.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or a related field is required.
• PEL with Special Education Endorsement in Illinois is required.
• Experience supporting students with diverse learning needs in special education or inclusive settings is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IEPs and grade-appropriate goals, adapt curriculum, and monitor progress for elementary and middle school students with diverse needs.
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Skills

Collaboration with teachers

Data-informed assessments

Differentiated instruction

IEP development & progress monitoring

Inclusive classroom practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or related field

PEL with Special Education Endorsement (IL)

Job description

Onward Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We're partnering with an exceptional school district in Cook County, IL searching for a compassionate Special Education Teacher to join a fantastic academic team for the 2026-2027 school year.

In this role, you will support young learners by collaborating closely with teachers, providing individualized and small-group support, and implementing evidence-based learning strategies. You will help foster engagement, skill development, and an inclusive learning environment that supports students with diverse learning needs.

Position Details

• Location: Onsite in Cook County, IL
• Guaranteed Hours: 37.5 hours weekly
• Start Date: ASAP
• End date: 5/21/2027
• Elementary 1 Resource & 1 Self Contained

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and grade-appropriate learning goals, adapt curriculum materials, and monitor academic and behavioral progress for elementary and middle school-aged students with diverse learning needs.
• Support students in accessing elementary-specific content-area instruction by collaborating with classroom teachers and delivering differentiated, standards aligned strategies.
• Use data-informed assessments, progress monitoring tools, and evidence-based instructional practices to promote skill development, engagement, and readiness for increasingly independent learning.
• Provide individualized, small-group, and in-class support to strengthen academic, social, emotional, and behavioral skills while promoting inclusion, positive participation, and successful access to general education settings.
• Create a structured, supportive classroom environment that fosters independence, self-regulation, responsible decision‑making, effective communication, and productive peer interactions.
• Collaborate closely with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to ensure consistent implementation of supports, accommodations, and communication across home and school.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or related field.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with Special Education Endorsement in the state of Illinois.
• Prior experience supporting students with diverse learning needs in special education or inclusive classroom settings; experience working with elementary or middle school-aged students preferred.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and benefits package.
• Guaranteed weekly hours.
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.