Special Education Teacher near Harwood Heights, IL

Ampersandtherapy; Illinois; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Ampersand Therapy is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for the 2025-2026 school year in Harwood Heights, IL. This full-time position offers healthcare benefits and a supportive work environment focused on equity and community engagement. Candidates must hold a PEL LBS1 certification and demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations.

Benefits

Healthcare Benefits

401k matching

Reimbursements for licensing and education

Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate

Professional liability insurance

Paid time off for volunteer work

Qualifications

• Must have a valid PEL LBS1 certification.
• Experience or willingness to support diverse learning needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach and support special education students in person.
• Collaborate with a team to address student needs effectively.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development.

Skills

Equity

Community Support

Sustainability

Education

PEL LBS1 certification

Job description

Special Education Teacher near Harwood Heights, IL

Ampersand Therapy is looking for a Special Education teacher for the 2025-2026 school year. The Special Education teacher will serve the school in person.

In-person candidates only

Caseload: determined in the interview process

Position begins in the fall with the 25/26 School Year!

Options for instructional and resource positions

Full-time

Must have PEL LBS1

Healthcare Benefits*

401k matching*

Reimbursements for licensing, continuing education and other professional costs

Mileage reimbursement at IRS rate

General and professional liability insurance coverage

No non-compete clauses

Paid time off for volunteer work and donation matching for charities*

Rates: $52-72/hr

*Waiting period for benefits apply, for 0.8 FTE or higher

Why Work With Us
Ampersand Therapy empowers you to serve your students! We're a small company, local to Western WA and are proud to be women, minority and therapist owned and run. We began our career working in the districts and also as contractors. We sought to create an alternative to working with big staffing companies. The result is a small team of like-minded specialists who are striving to create a company that we would want to work for. Because we are therapists ourselves, we are deeply appreciative of and understand the work that you do. We're also in a unique position to be able to support and mentor those who are new to this practice area.

We're so passionate about students that we're often working in the schools ourselves. You might find us doing treatments alongside you!
Our Values

Focus on equity - We are listening and learning so that we can create a climate of equity. Diversity is multi-faceted, spanning race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, age, abilities, socioeconomic status, and religion, among many other identities. We believe our team must create a culture of equity and opportunity for all people. We are collecting and offering resources for your use in addressing racism and discrimination in school. In addition, we support and donate to charities including The Conscious Kid.

Focus on community - You can find us supporting local and national organizations which serve the community. In our spare time, we volunteer with and support organizations including Special Olympics, Project Canine and the Moth. We empower you to support causes that are meaningful to you.

Focus on the earth - We support sustainable work in all aspects of our company including reducing paper use by going digital; finding lower-waste treatment options and pledging to have a negative carbon footprint

Ampersand Therapy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment and sense of belonging for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or any other identity characteristics. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and join our team.