Special Ed Teacher - Bellwood, Illinois

Job Description

Job Description

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education, active Special Education Teacher license and minimum 1+ years Special Education Teacher experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Make an impact as a Special Education Teacher supporting K-5 students through resource programming designed to foster success within the general education environment. In this contract role at the elementary level, you’ll work closely with students who thrive with additional instructional support, intervention, and carefully designed accommodations. Through both push-in and pull-out models, you’ll contribute to a collaborative, student-centered culture in which individualized education plans are thoughtfully implemented.

Key Qualifications:

• Valid Special Education Teacher certification (or eligibility for certification)
• Demonstrated experience working with elementary school-aged children, preferably in a resource or inclusion setting
• In-depth understanding of the IEP process, including development, implementation, and progress monitoring
• Strong knowledge of academic interventions, executive functioning strategies, and differentiated instruction techniques
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills

Primary Responsibilities:

• Provide specialized instruction and interventions in both general education classrooms (push-in) and dedicated resource settings (pull-out) to support students’ diverse learning needs
• Develop and implement Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals focused on grade-level curriculum, academic growth, and executive functioning skills
• Collaborate with classroom teachers, related service providers, and families to ensure that each student receives comprehensive, coordinated support
• Employ data-driven decision-making to monitor progress and adapt instruction as needed
• Participate in IEP meetings, parent meetings, and team planning sessions to ensure student success and compliance with all requirements

In this role, you’ll join a team dedicated to helping every learner achieve their potential. If you bring passion for special education and expertise in supporting students’ unique strengths and needs, we encourage you to apply and make a difference!

Compensation for this position ranges from $33.05 to $53.05. 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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