Special Education Teacher - Middle and High School

Bluegrass Stream LLC; Kingston Township (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Stream LLC is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for an alternative, student-centered middle/high school program serving at-risk students who need a nontraditional setting. You will deliver individualized instruction, implement IEPs, and maintain a structured classroom focused on student success.

You will collaborate with partner districts, monitor progress with data-driven planning, and use de-escalation strategies to support a safe, engaging learning environment for every

Qualifications

• Experience teaching special education students and supporting IEP implementation.
• Strong classroom management and ability to de-escalate behavioral situations.
• Proficiency with progress monitoring, assessment, and data-driven planning.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills with district partners.

Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized, standards-based instruction aligned to student needs.
• Implement and support IEPs.
• Provide behavior support and use de-escalation strategies to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Use progress monitoring and data to inform instruction.
• Develop data-driven lesson plans.
• Collaborate closely with partner school districts.
• Maintain strong classroom management and a structured, supportive atmosphere focused on student success.

Skills

Special education expertise

Classroom management

Data-driven planning

Collaborative communication

Job description

Special Education Teacher for an alternative, student-centered middle/high school program serving students who are at risk, have dropped out, or need a nontraditional setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver individualized, standards-based instruction aligned to student needs.
• Implement and support IEPs.
• Provide behavior support and use de-escalation strategies to maintain a safe learning environment.
• Use progress monitoring and data to inform instruction.
• Develop data-driven lesson plans.
• Collaborate closely with partner school districts.
• Maintain strong classroom management and a structured, supportive atmosphere focused on student success.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience teaching special education students and supporting IEP implementation.
• Strong classroom management and ability to de-escalate behavioral situations.
• Proficiency with progress monitoring, assessment, and data-driven planning.
• Effective collaboration and communication skills with district partners.