Travel Special Education Teacher | Bensenville, Illinois

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting opportunities await for passionate Special Education Teachers interested in travel positions! Embrace the chance to combine your expertise with adventure—enjoy non-taxable stipends, dedicated travel support, premium compensation, comprehensive healthcare benefits, a 401(k) retirement plan, and the stability of a secure role. Whether you’re looking to broaden your impact or expand your experience, this travel assignment provides a rewarding blend of personal and professional benefits.

Living and working near Bensenville, IL, allows you to immerse yourself in a vibrant locale with convenient access to the greater Chicago area and all its cultural, culinary, and recreational highlights. Experience a welcoming community and enjoy the diversity the region offers both in the classroom and beyond.

Every day in this full-time assignment, you’ll engage with a dynamic self-contained classroom serving 7–9 students with unique abilities, including Autism and Down Syndrome, within an Academic Life Skills program. Set yourself apart as an educator while collaborating with forward-thinking professionals and broadening your skills in a highly supportive setting. Gain invaluable experience as you manage IEPs, facilitate adapted instruction, and support a spectrum of classroom and medical accommodations.

Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 Endorsement
• Experience teaching in self-contained special education settings
• Background working with low-incidence/life-skills populations (Autism, Down Syndrome, or substantial medical needs)

Responsibilities:

• Deliver adapted life-skills curriculum for a caseload of 7–9 students
• Manage and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)
• Support classroom and medical accommodations
• Foster a positive, inclusive, and engaging learning environment

Benefits:

• Comprehensive healthcare coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Non-taxable daily stipends and premium compensation
• Travel assistance and job security
• Paid time off
• Opportunities for professional growth through exposure to diverse educational settings
• Flexible scheduling and time for meaningful exploration during your downtime

Explore new horizons and make a lasting difference—apply now to launch your next adventure in special education!

Compensation for this position ranges from $35.00 to $55.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.

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