Special Education Teacher - Special Education

Cynet Health; Markham (IL); On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Special Education Teacher to plan and deliver intensive instruction for students with significant disabilities. You will write and implement IEPs, coordinate with families, therapists, and classroom staff, and monitor student progress.

The role includes providing developmentally appropriate activities for preschoolers ages 3 to 5, with collaboration across teams to ensure coordinated service delivery in a contract, day shift setting.

Qualifications

• Ability to write and manage IEPs.
• Experience coordinating with families and therapists.
• Strong data tracking and progress monitoring skills.

Responsibilities

• Write and implement IEPs for students with disabilities.
• Track behavioral and academic data and document progress.
• Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and general education staff.
• Provide developmentally appropriate instruction and support in preschool settings (ages 3–5).

Skills

IEP Writing

Family/ Therapist Collaboration

Data Tracking

Education

PEL with LBS1

LBS1 Endorsement

Job description

Special Education Teacher - Special Education

Profession: Education

Specialty: Special Education

Duration: Contract

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 7

Experience: Not specified

License: Professional Educator License (PEL) in Early Childhood Education with Special Education Approval or LBS1

Certifications: Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 endorsement or LBS1 certification

Must-Have: Ability to write and manage Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

Description:Plans and delivers intensive, individualized instruction for students with significant developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities.Responsibilities include writing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), managing classroom support staff, tracking behavioral and academic data, and partnering closely with families and therapists.

Plans and delivers specialized instruction for preschool children ages 3 to 5 with developmental delays or disabilities.Responsibilities include writing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), tracking developmental progress, and partnering with families and therapy teams to support student growth.

Supports students with mild-to-moderate learning, emotional, or developmental disabilities.Responsibilities include providing support within general education classrooms and delivering targeted, data-driven interventions in a resource room setting.

Design and implement developmentally appropriate learning activities, accommodations, modifications, and multisensory strategies for young learners with diverse needs.Write, review, and manage Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), while regularly monitoring and documenting academic and behavioral progress.Collaborate with speech-language pathologists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, and general education staff to support student success and ensure coordinated service delivery.