Special Education Teacher - Chicago, Illinois

Step into an impactful teaching role supporting high school students in Algebra I and Algebra II within specialized learning environments. As part of a dedicated team near Chicago, you'll work with 9th- and 11th-grade students, delivering instruction in both self-contained and co-taught classroom settings. You'll have the unique benefit of a streamlined curriculum across five instructional sections, ensuring consistency and reducing planning redundancies.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver Algebra I and II instruction across three self-contained and two co-taught sections, maintaining equitable class sizes and curriculum pacing.
• Collaborate closely with general education teachers to develop differentiated lesson plans, accommodations, and support strategies for diverse learners.
• Provide push-in and targeted support in co-taught settings, focusing on students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs).
• Take primary responsibility for developing and writing IEPs for your assigned caseload of approximately 15 students.
• Focus on effective instructional delivery, student progress monitoring, and meaningful professional collaboration, while operational case management is managed by a dedicated case manager.

What we're looking for:

• Valid Illinois Learning Behavior Specialist 1 (LBS1) certification.
• Demonstrated proficiency in writing and implementing IEPs.
• Minimum of two years of recent experience teaching in Special Education settings.
• Strong collaborative skills and dedication to inclusive instruction.

Enjoy comprehensive health benefits (medical, dental, and vision), plus the option to participate in a 401(k) plan through Principal Financial. This contract role offers a competitive hourly pay range of $38 to $43.

If you’re passionate about fostering achievement for students with learning differences and want to make a direct impact in a collaborative, well-supported environment, apply today!