Special Education Teacher | Des Plaines, Illinois

Step into a pivotal role supporting middle school learners as a Special Education Teacher, providing invaluable resource and co-taught services to 8th-grade students. This contract opportunity is structured with half-days at two closely located middle school campuses, ensuring variety and engagement in your daily routine.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering specialized instruction in both co-taught and small resource class settings, working with groups of approximately 8-10 students.
• Collaborating closely with general education teachers to develop and implement effective accommodations and modifications for diverse learners.
• Managing a full-time schedule of 35 hours per week, ensuring commitment to all staff duties from 7:20 am to 2:50 pm (or 3:05 pm on Wednesdays), with a dedicated lunch break each day.
• Supporting students’ IEP goals through data-driven instruction, progress monitoring, and individualized support strategies.
• Fostering a positive, inclusive environment where all students are challenged and empowered to meet their learning objectives.
• Attending meetings, parent conferences, and team collaborations as part of a highly engaged special education department.
• Participating in new teacher orientation if onboarded between August 5-11, with contract start date August 17, 2026 and expected to run through May 28, 2027.

Preferred qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience as a Special Education Teacher, especially within resource and co-teaching models at the middle school level.
• Current licensure or eligibility for LBSI (Learning Behavior Specialist I) in Illinois.
• Confidence operating independently, with strong instructional, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with students, families, and staff.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact while thriving in both collaborative and self-directed environments, you will find this role both rewarding and dynamic. Take the next step in your career—apply today to help shape the future for 8th-grade learners!

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.