Self Contained – Special Education Teacher

Special Education Teacher (LBS1) | High School | Severe/Profound and Autism

Location: Near Lincolnshire, IL
Pay: Up to $60/hour
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:00 PM (30-minute unpaid lunch)
Start: Immediately, through the end of the school year

About the role

Lead a classroom of four high school students with complex needs, including multiple disabilities and significant autism. You own instruction, IEPs, and case management for your students.

This is a well-resourced, highly regarded program that is part of a public special education cooperative. You’ll work alongside other special education teachers and an engaged leadership team. uic

What you’ll do

• Plan and deliver individualized instruction in functional academics, communication, life skills, and transition
• Write, implement, and monitor IEPs, and lead IEP meetings
• Case manage your students, including progress monitoring, data collection, and compliance paperwork
• Implement behavior intervention plans and manage challenging behaviors safely
• Direct and support classroom paraprofessionals
• Coordinate with related service providers, fellow teachers, and administrators
• Communicate regularly with families

What you need

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 endorsement
• Experience teaching students with severe to profound disabilities and significant autism
• Proven behavior management skills
• Strong IEP writing and case management experience

Why this role

• A caseload of four students, so you can teach instead of triage
• Strong collaboration and leadership support
• A program with a reputation for doing this work well
• Competitive hourly pay