Special Education Teacher (Middle/High School)

Bluegrass Stream LLC; Garden Prairie (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Bluegrass Stream LLC in Illinois seeks a dedicated Special Education Teacher for middle and high school students in an alternative learning environment. You will provide individualized instruction, implement IEPs, and adapt curricula to support diverse learning and behavioral needs.

You will collaborate with general educators, school districts, and families to create a safe, structured classroom that promotes academic, social, and behavioral growth.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of special education instruction and IEP implementation.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and manage diverse learning profiles.
• Effective communication and collaboration with educators and families.
• Strong documentation and progress-monitoring skills.
• Classroom management skills focused on safety, structure, and positive behavior support.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, standards-based instruction.
• Implement IEPs and adapt curriculum to support diverse learning and behavioral needs.
• Manage a small caseload and monitor student progress.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation related to instruction and IEPs.
• Collaborate with general educators, school districts, and families.
• Create a safe, structured, supportive classroom that promotes academic, social, and behavioral growth.

Skills

IEP implementation

Differentiated instruction

Communication with families

Documentation

Classroom management

Job description

Special Education Teacher

for middle and high school students in an alternative learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide individualized, standards-based instruction.
• Implement IEPs and adapt curriculum to support diverse learning and behavioral needs.
• Manage a small caseload and monitor student progress.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation related to instruction and IEPs.
• Collaborate with general educators, school districts, and families.
• Create a safe, structured, supportive classroom that promotes academic, social, and behavioral growth.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong knowledge of special education instruction and IEP implementation.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and manage diverse learning profiles.
• Effective communication and collaboration with educators and families.
• Strong documentation and progress-monitoring skills.
• Classroom management skills focused on safety, structure, and positive behavior support.