Special Education Teacher

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate 4th–6th Grade Self-Contained Special Education Teacher to join our team for the 2026–2027 school year. The ideal candidate is passionate about supporting students with diverse learning needs and creating an inclusive, structured, and engaging classroom environment where every student can grow and succeed. Responsibilities: Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) tailored to each student’s needs Modify general education curriculum to accommodate diverse learning styles and abilities Provide specialized instruction in one-on-one and small group settings Track student progress and update IEPs throughout the school year Communicate regularly with parents, staff, and IEP team members Collaborate with general education teachers and related service providers to support student success Maintain accurate documentation in compliance with school and district guidelines Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education Active state-level licensure or certification (or eligibility to obtain prior to start) Strong knowledge of IEP development and implementation Previous experience working in schools or with children preferred Strong collaboration and communication skills Work in a structured, school-based setting with built-in school holidays Receive access to quality materials, professional development resources, and CEU reimbursement Featured Locations Nearby Plainfield Chicago Minooka Plainfield Chicago Minooka > Attractions Nearby McKinley Woods - Kerry Sheridan Grove Miller's Pub Moe Joe's Monadnock Building Museum of Contemporary Photography Naperbrook Golf Course Openlands Outback Steakhouse Outback Steakhouse Park Grill Petterino's Plainfield Lanes Pop's Italian Beef & Sausage Pritzker Military Museum & Library Riverfront Park Riverview Farmstead Preserve Riverview Park Ronald D. Lehman Community Park Sand Ridge Nature Center Settlers' Park Shorewood Park Skydeck Chicago South Branch Tavern & Grille (The Loop - Chicago) South Loop - Lou Malnati's Pizzeria Starbucks Subway Subway Tap House Grill Tasty Bite Texas Roadhouse The Art Institute of Chicago The Berghoff Restaurant The Gage The Office Bar & Grill The Walnut Room The Wandering Dragon Game & Puzzle Shoppe Thornton Historical Society Museum Thorntons Van Horn Woods Village Green Park Wildberry Pancakes & Cafe Willis Tower 312 Chicago Arroyo Trails Atwood Aurelio's Pizza of Plainfield Baby Back Blues BBQ Bolingbrook Golf Club Buckingham Fountain Buddy Guy's Legends Cene's Four Seasons Park Chagall's Four Seasons Chicago Cultural Center Chicago Loop Synagogue Crown Fountain Culver's Culver's Dearborn Street Bridge Dunkin' Eaton Preserve Park Electric Park Flat Top Grill Giordano's Giordano's Giordano's Giordano's Kensington Park Kirk's BBQ Lake Chaminwood Preserve Lake Renwick Heron Rookery Nature Preserve Lake Renwick Preserve - Copley Nature Park Lake Renwick Preserve - Turtle Lake Access #J-18808-Ljbffr