Special Education Teacher | Cicero, Illinois

Job Description

Job Description

Embark on your next adventure as a Special Education Teacher in a welcoming elementary setting for the 2026-2027 academic year. This full-time contract role offers an exciting opportunity to support students in grades K-4 using a resource model, blending both direct pull-out instruction and push-in assistance within general education classrooms. You'll work closely with a manageable caseload of 8-12 students, providing both academic and social/emotional support that makes a real difference.

Qualifications and Preferred Experience:

• Current Professional Educator License (PEL) required, or eligibility to obtain via the ISBE Educator Licensure Information System (ELIS) with a comparable out of state certification.
• Experience teaching elementary-aged children, especially within a special education resource model.
• Training or certification in Orton Gillingham or similar structured literacy interventions (such as SLANT, Wilson, Sonday) is highly valued.
• Solid understanding of best practices in both academic intervention and social/emotional student development.
• Strong collaborative skills to partner effectively with classroom teachers, families, and school personnel.

Core Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement individualized education programs (IEPs) tailored to each student’s needs.
• Deliver instruction through a blend of pull-out and push-in strategies, supporting students’ learning goals in reading, math, and social/emotional domains.
• Maintain thorough documentation, track student progress, and proactively communicate successes and areas of need.
• Serve as a resource and advocate for students, partnering with general education teachers to ensure student integration and success.

This position operates on-site Monday through Friday, with a full-time 35-hour schedule and ample breaks throughout the day.

Take the next step in your teaching journey—bring your passion and expertise to a district that values your contribution. If you are committed to empowering students and thrive in collaborative environments, apply now to make a lasting difference this upcoming school year!

Compensation for this position ranges from $28.05 to $48.05. 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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