Special Education Teacher | Chicago Ridge, Illinois

Step into a rewarding contract role focused on supporting seventh-grade students within a collaborative educational environment. As a Special Education Teacher working alongside a general education counterpart using a co-teaching (push-in) model, you’ll play a pivotal role in facilitating individual growth for students with IEPs in reading and math while ensuring full inclusion in the academic community.

Key Qualifications:

• Valid LBS1 Special Education certification for Illinois
• Proven experience teaching middle school students with IEPs, especially in reading and/or math
• Ability to collaborate effectively with general education staff in a co-taught classroom
• Strong organizational, communication, and classroom management skills
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive environment for all learners

Primary Responsibilities:

• Deliver differentiated instruction in both ELA and Math for a total caseload of 10 students
• Implement IEP goals and monitor progress for reading and math, adapting strategies as needed
• Work closely each day with a general education teacher to provide push-in support during Homeroom, ELA, and Math
• Maintain detailed documentation and participate in IEP meetings as required
• Engage students in inclusive academic, social, and extracurricular activities
• Utilize scheduled prep/plan time to design effective instructional supports

Role Details:

• Contract runs from ASAP to end of the year
• Work a consistent weekly schedule: 32.75 hours, with each school day from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM
• Adequate prep/plan periods and a 30-minute lunch break are built into your day
• Attend to a manageable caseload, supporting both academic and social success

Make a positive impact on students’ educational journeys while collaborating in a supportive, mainstream setting. If you’re passionate about inclusive education and ready to inspire growth in young learners, submit your application today!

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.