Special Education Teacher - Secondary and Alternative Education

Boulder Connect; Ashton Township (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Boulder Connect is seeking a Special Education Teacher to support middle and high school students in an alternative learning environment. You will develop and deliver IEP-aligned instruction, adapt curriculum, and provide small-group and individualized support for at-risk and nontraditional learners.

The role emphasizes collaboration with school staff and families, behavior management, progress monitoring, and ensuring compliance with IDEA and district requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of special education, IEP processes, and IDEA compliance.
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learning needs.
• Effective behavior management and progress monitoring skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration with families and educators.

Responsibilities

• Create lesson plans and materials based on IEP goals and student needs
• Adapt curriculum to ensure access to learning
• Provide behavior management and maintain a safe, structured setting
• Monitor and document student progress to support instructional decisions; ensure compliance with IDEA and district requirements
• Collaborate closely with school staff and families to support student success

Skills

IEP processes

Differentiated instruction

Behavior management

Communication with families

Collaboration with educators

Job description

Special Education Teacher to support middle and high school students in an alternative learning environment. You will develop and deliver IEP-aligned instruction, adapt curriculum, and provide small-group and individualized support for at-risk and nontraditional learners.

Key Duties

• Create lesson plans and materials based on IEP goals and student needs
• Adapt curriculum to ensure access to learning
• Provide behavior management and maintain a safe, structured setting
• Monitor and document student progress to support instructional decisionsEnsure compliance with IDEA and district requirements
• Collaborate closely with school staff and families to support student success

Qualifications/skills

• Strong understanding of special education, IEP processes, and IDEA compliance
• Ability to differentiate instruction and support diverse learning needs
• Effective behavior management and progress monitoring skills
• Strong communication and collaboration with families and educators