Special Education Teacher (Self-Contained Setting)

Clarifi Staffing; Glenview (KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rate

Stipends for travel assignments

CEUs and licensing reimbursements

Job summary

Clarifi Staffing Solutions is seeking a compassionate Special Education Teacher for an Illinois school district to support a small self-contained classroom of about 10 students, primarily with autism. The role involves delivering individualized instruction and coordinating with families and service providers.

You will participate in IEP meetings, implement positive behavior strategies, and track progress toward goals while maintaining a structured learning environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education or related field.
• Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Special Education endorsement.
• Experience with autism or self-contained classrooms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in IEP meetings and contribute to student-centered educational planning.
• Deliver individualized instruction to address academic, communication, behavioral, and functional life skills.
• Promote student engagement, self-confidence, and independence through purposeful activities.
• Implement positive behavior strategies and maintain a structured, supportive classroom environment.
• Track student progress toward IEP goals and complete required documentation.
• Develop and adapt lesson materials and routines for varying learning abilities.
• Collaborate with paraprofessionals, families, and related-service providers.

Skills

IEP meetings

Individualized instruction

Structured classroom

Collaboration with families

Education

Bachelor's in Special Education

Job description

LBS1 Instructor– Self-Contained Classroom

Join a school-based team where specialized instruction and individualized student support are central to the classroom experience. Clarifi Staffing Solutions connects education professionals with opportunities to apply their expertise, support diverse learners, and contribute to student growth.

Our organization is recruiting a compassionate and resourceful Special Education Teacher for an Illinois school district. This position centers on supporting a small classroom of approximately 10 students, primarily diagnosed with autism, whose academic, developmental, and daily living needs may vary significantly.

Your Role in the Classroom:

• Participating in IEP meetings and contributing to student-centered educational planning.
• Promoting student engagement, self-confidence, and independence through purposeful learning activities.
• Implementing positive behavior strategies and maintaining a structured, supportive classroom environment.
• Tracking student performance, evaluating progress toward IEP goals, and completing required documentation.
• Delivering individualized instruction to address academic, communication, behavioral, and functional life skills.
• Developing and adapting lesson materials, classroom activities, and routines to support varying learning abilities.
• Working closely with paraprofessionals, families, and related-service providers to maintain consistent support throughout the school day.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree or higher in Special Education or a related field, along with an active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with the appropriate Special Education endorsement. Candidates should be skilled in developing individualized instructional strategies and maintaining a structured, positive classroom environment. Experience working with students with autism, significant support needs, or in a self-contained classroom is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive pay rate
• Stipends for travel assignments
• Reimbursements for Continuing Education Units (CEUs) and licensing
• And much more…

Visit our website at www.clarifistaffing.com for more details.

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