Special Education Teacher - Full-Time, Joliet (LBS1)

Ampersand Therapy LLC; Joliet (IL); On-site; USD 75,768 - 89,544; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with employer match

Paid sick leave

Mileage reimbursement

W-2 employment

License/CEU reimbursement

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy LLC is hiring a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year in Joliet, IL. This full-time role is in Joliet School District 86, working with elementary students and focusing on IEP collaboration and progress monitoring.

Requirements include a valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement, fingerprinting, and a strong ability to communicate and collaborate with teams. Mentorship is provided for new graduates; benefits include healthcare, a 401(k) with employer

Qualifications

• Excellent communication with students, families, and school teams.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in IEP meetings and team planning.
• Strong organizational skills for documentation and progress monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic support to students with IEPs in a resource setting.
• Develop and implement instructional strategies tailored to individual goals.
• Attend IEP meetings and collaborate with school teams.
• Maintain timely documentation of student progress.
• Participate in staff meetings and school initiatives.

Skills

Strong communication

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement

Job description

Ampersand Therapy LLC is hiring a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2026–2027 school year in Joliet, IL. This full-time role is in Joliet School District 86, working with elementary students and focusing on IEP collaboration and progress monitoring.

Requirements include a valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement, fingerprinting, and a strong ability to communicate and collaborate with teams. Mentorship is provided for new graduates; benefits include healthcare, a 401(k) with employer