Special Education Teacher - Arlington Heights, IL

Step into a vital role supporting young learners as a Special Education Teacher, providing personalized and impactful education for Grade 3 students within a cross-categorical setting. In this contract opportunity, you'll work in a dynamic environment that leverages structured teaching approaches, visual supports, and a spectrum of behavioral and social-emotional interventions. The focus is on aligning academic instruction with grade-level standards while addressing unique IEP goals and specialized needs.

Key Qualifications:

• Valid teaching certification in Special Education
• Demonstrated experience or training in cross-categorical special education settings
• Ability to deliver differentiated instruction and design lessons for students with diverse academic, communication, adaptive, and functional needs
• Knowledge of positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), social-emotional learning strategies, and communication tools
• Skill in collaborating closely with related service providers and paraeducators
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop lesson plans that integrate IEP goals with grade-level curriculum
• Utilize visual, sensory, and structured teaching supports to maximize student engagement
• Implement behavioral and social-emotional interventions tailored to individual needs
• Monitor student progress and document growth toward academic and functional outcomes
• Foster an inclusive, supportive environment where every student can thrive
• Collaborate daily with program aides, 1:1 support staff, and related service professionals to ensure all instructional and support needs are met

This position offers a meaningful chance to make a difference in students’ lives by providing compassionate, individualized instruction. You'll find dedicated support from classroom aides and benefit from working in a collaborative professional community.

Ready to help students excel academically and personally? Apply now to bring your expertise and passion to this fulfilling special education teaching position!

Compensation for this position ranges from $33.05 to $53.05. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.