Special Ed Teacher | Aurora, Illinois

An opening is available for a Special Education Teacher to support students with emotional disabilities, including anxiety, depression, school avoidance/refusal, and trauma backgrounds. This position serves students in grades 6 through 12 within a public therapeutic day school setting.

Location: Aurora, IL
School Type: K-12 Public Therapeutic Day School
Duration: Contract for the current school year (CSY)
Student Profile: Emotional Disability
Grades: 6th – 12th
Caseload: Maximum of 8 students

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to students with emotional disabilities
• Provide specialized instruction and behavioral support to help students manage emotional and academic challenges
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including counselors and therapists, to coordinate services
• Maintain accurate records of student progress and communicate regularly with families and school staff
• Manage classroom activities within a therapeutic day school environment adhering to established school hours

Work Hours:

• Staff: 8:00 AM – 3:45 PM (includes a 30-minute duty-free lunch)
• Students: 8:30 AM – 2:30 PM

Qualifications:

• Valid Special Education teaching certification for K-12
• Experience working with students who have emotional disabilities such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and school avoidance
• Ability to manage a small caseload with individualized strategies
• Strong collaboration and communication skills

This contract opportunity offers the chance to make a meaningful impact on students requiring therapeutic educational services. Qualified educators with a passion for supporting emotional and behavioral growth are encouraged to apply.

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.