Elementary SPED Teacher | K-2 | Illinois
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Job Description
Job Description
K–2 Special Education Teacher | LOA Coverage | Illinois | 2026–2027
Make Every Day Count for Young Learners
Are you a Special Education Teacher who enjoys creating structured, supportive classrooms for students with diverse learning needs?
Join an Illinois elementary school as a temporary Special Education Teacher supporting young learners in grades K–2 who require individualized and specialized educational services.
This 35-hour-per-week position begins August 11, 2026, and is scheduled through September 23, 2026, with the possibility of an extension. The teacher will support approximately four students with multiple needs in a primarily self-contained classroom. Some students will participate in general education settings for part of the school day, with paraprofessional support available.
What You'll Bring
The ideal candidate will be prepared to provide individualized instruction, implement IEP goals, adapt lessons to varied learning needs, and maintain a positive classroom structure. Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential for collaborating with general education teachers, related service providers, families, and classroom support staff.
- Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL).
- LBS1 (Learning Behavior Specialist 1) endorsement required.
- Special Education teaching certification appropriate for the assignment.
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education, Education, or a related field.
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