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Special Education Teacher- Elementary LBS1 Bloomington Share: Print: Duties Implement individualized, data-driven instruction plans aligned with each learner’s goals. Collect, analyze, and report progress data; monitor mastery and generalization of skills. Collaborate with Occupational Therapy and ABA teams to support sensory-motor development and language/behavior goals. Maintain accurate documentation (lesson plans, progress notes, IEP accommodations as applicable). Communicate regularly with families about progress, opportunities, and supports at home. Create an inclusive, engaging classroom environment that supports varied neurodiverse profiles. Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to program refinement. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Special Education Passion for and experience with neurodiverse learners and structured, data-driven instruction Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work with therapists, families, and a multidisciplinary team Ability to collect and interpret data to inform individualized instruction and progress reporting Salary/Benefits Pay: $50,000 - $70,000 per year. Competitive salary commensurate with experience Retirement plan options (401k) Paid time off and holidays Professional development and coaching opportunities Room for growth and leadership pathways within a mission-driven organization 401(k) Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Additional Notes Overview: ExcelPrep is a new school built differently: small caseloads, an integrated developmental and ABA model, and a genuinely collaborative team designed around each child's growth. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you won't be working in isolation — you'll be part of a wraparound team that includes BCBAs, RBTs, and Related Services staff, all focused on the same children. If you're passionate about early childhood education, thrive in a supportive environment, and want to see the direct impact of individualized instruction during these foundational years, we'd love to have you on our team. ExcelPrep is a mission-driven private program in Illinois dedicated to serving neurodiverse children through structured, research-based instruction. Our work focuses on prioritizing the academic and social success of neurodiverse learners. We are a professional, agile organization committed to delivering high-quality academic and therapeutic programming that supports meaningful learning outcomes. Location: Bloomington, IL Program scope: PreK–8 Academic Program and Clinical ABA Program (Ages 3–13) Core approach: Direct Instruction, Precision Teaching, behavior science research, with Occupational Therapy prioritized alongside ABA Programs we offer: PreK–8 Academic Program: Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching; explicit, systematic teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics with mastery, fluency, and generalization. Clinical ABA Program: Cognition-linguistically based; integrates ABA with language development, reasoning, executive functioning, and social competence. Cross-program commitments: Direct Instruction and instructional design Precision Teaching and data-based decision making Instruction grounded in behavior science research Occupational Therapy as a prioritized therapy alongside ABA for sensory-motor development Cover letter detailing your relevant experience and teaching philosophy References (optional at initial submission) #J-18808-Ljbffr The Illinois Association of School Administrators