Special Education Teacher | K3 - $50$55/hour

Job Description

Job Description

Special Education Teacher | K–3 | Olympia Fields, IL

$50–$55/hour | Contract | Onsite

Position details:

• Contract position
• ASAP start through June 12, 2027
• Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM–3:30 PM
• 36 hours/week
• Onsite in Olympia Fields, IL
• Grades K–3

Your work can change how a child learns, grows, and sees their own potential.

This opportunity is for a Special Education Teacher who wants to work directly with K–3 students with disabilities, developing individualized instruction and helping students make measurable academic, behavioral, and developmental progress.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and implement individualized lesson plans and instructional strategies
• Provide specialized instruction based on student IEPs
• Develop, implement, and manage IEPs for assigned students
• Set measurable academic, behavioral, and developmental goals
• Monitor student progress and adjust instruction based on assessment results
• Create a supportive classroom environment that promotes academic and social development
• Participate in IEP meetings and communicate with families and multidisciplinary teams
• Ensure required services and accommodations are provided
• Work with general education teachers to support inclusive learning environments
• Maintain accurate student records and documentation

What you'll need:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) endorsement
• Authorization to provide special education services to K–3 students in Illinois
• Experience working with elementary-aged students with disabilities is preferred
• Experience with IEPs, assessments, progress monitoring, and multidisciplinary collaboration is preferred

If you're an Illinois-licensed special education teacher ready to make a measurable difference during the critical early years of a student's education, this is an opportunity worth exploring.