Self-Contained Special Education Teacher (LBS1) — Autism Program

Near McHenry, IL | 2026–2027 School Year | $50–$60/hour

About the Opportunity

Join a well-established, PreK–8 public school district in McHenry County, Illinois, serving over 4,000 students across 8 schools. The district is known for a strong sense of community, low student-to-teacher ratios (12:1, better than the state average), and a strong commitment to supporting students of all abilities. This is a great opportunity for a special education professional who wants to make a direct, daily impact in a well-resourced, collaborative building.

Position Overview

• Role: Self-Contained LBS1 Teacher
• Grade Levels: 1st–2nd Grade (building serves K–5)
• Location: Elementary school in McHenry, IL
• Schedule: August 17, 2026 – May 26, 2027
• Hours: 8:45 AM – 4:05 PM (30-minute unpaid lunch), 7 hours/day
• Setting: Onsite
• Pay Rate: $50–$60/hour, based on experience
• Employed through: Spotter

Why This Position Is Open

A new self-contained classroom is opening due to growing student need — this is a chance to help shape a program from the ground up rather than stepping into an established routine.

The Classroom

• Self-contained autism program
• 8 current students
• Supported by 3 paraprofessionals
• Related service providers (speech, OT, PT, behavior support) directly connected to the program

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver individualized instruction aligned to IEP goals for students with autism
• Manage and support a classroom team of 3 paraprofessionals
• Collaborate with related service providers to integrate therapy goals into daily instruction
• Implement behavior support strategies and maintain a structured, predictable classroom environment
• Track and document student progress; prepare for and participate in IEP meetings
• Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and needs

Requirements

• Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement
• Experience in self-contained special education preferred, particularly with autism programming
• Strong classroom management and collaboration skills

What's Offered

• Competitive hourly pay: $50–$60/hour
• Full-year assignment (August–May)
• Established paraprofessional and related-services support already in place
• Opportunity to build a new program with district backing