Special Education Teacher
SchoolHouse Staffing
Job Description
Job Description
Join a mission-driven school community as a Special Education Teacher (LBS1) , where you'll design and deliver individualized instruction, build a culture of belonging, and help students with identified learning needs achieve real, measurable growth. If you're a licensed IL/MI Special Education Teacher who believes every student can succeed, we want to hear from you.
About SchoolHouse Staffing
SchoolHouse Staffing partners with school districts and charter networks to place exceptional Special Education Teachers, BCBAs, SLPs, OTs, Paraprofessionals, and School Social Workers where students need them most. We work directly with you throughout the process — from application to offer — to match you with a school community that fits your goals.
What You'll Do
Instruction & IEP Management
- Serve as the primary instructor for students with identified learning needs across a variety of settings
- Develop and implement annual IEPs, including present levels of performance, goals, objectives, and required services
- Provide research-based, specialized instruction aligned to each student's academic, social, and emotional needs
- Monitor and document student progress to ensure high rates of growth
- Complete and maintain compliance-related Special Education documentation in accordance with state and federal mandates
Classroom & Culture
- Build strong, positive relationships with students, families, and staff
- Maintain a student-centered, strengths-based, culturally responsive approach to instruction and classroom management
- Support clear behavioral expectations with responses that respect student dignity
- Plan and supervise paraprofessionals, volunteers, and student teachers as needed
- Communicate regularly with families regarding student progress and programming
Collaboration & Professionalism
- Prioritize collaboration with IEP team members, related service providers, and school leadership
- Maintain regular attendance and participate in staff, department, and committee meetings
- Model professionalism and serve as a positive representative of the school community
What You'll Bring
- Bachelor's degree (required)
- Valid Professional Educator License (state of employment: IL or MI)
- Valid Special Education License (state of employment: IL or MI)
- Experience developing and implementing IEPs
- Strong classroom management and differentiated instruction skills
- Ability to work effectively with students from diverse social-emotional, cultural, economic, and ability backgrounds
- Comfortable with the physical demands of the role (occasional lifting, kneeling, standing/walking for extended periods)
Ready to Make an Impact?
Apply today and a SchoolHouse Staffing recruiter will reach out to walk you through next steps.
SchoolHouse Staffing is an equal opportunity employer committed to connecting talented educators with schools where they can thrive.
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