Special Education Teacher
$70,720–$97,760 year
On-site · Galesburg, Illinois, United States
Job Summary
Special Education Teacher responsible for developing and implementing IEPs for students with disabilities, providing differentiated instruction in one-on-one, small group, and inclusive classroom settings, and adapting lesson plans, curricula, and instructional strategies to meet diverse learning needs. You will assess and monitor student progress using data-driven decision-making, collaborate with general education teachers, therapists, and support staff to support student success, participate in IEP meetings, student evaluations, and parent-teacher conferences, maintain accurate records per ISBE/IDEA guidelines, and implement behavioral intervention plans (BIPs) and classroom management strategies. Requirements include a Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Special Education, ISBE PEL with Special Education Endorsement (LBS1), and fingerprint clearance. Benefits include competitive pay, flexible contract hours up to 40 per week, dedicated support, potential contract extension or conversion, paid time off, paid holidays, material reimbursement, professional development support, and 401(k) with 4% match. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Special Education
- Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Special Education Endorsement (ISBE)
- LBS1 endorsement
- Experience with IEP development and implementation
- Fingerprint Clearance & Background Check
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