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Special Education Teacher
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What they do
A Special Education Teacher teaches students who have disabilities, and adapts teaching methods to meet the needs of students. Assesses students and helps to develop individualized education plans that specify the services and accommodations needed for each student. Works in a classroom that includes only students with IEPs, or works with students and teachers in regular classes. For students with severe disabilities, may focus on developing skills for independent living. Works as part of a team that includes therapists, school counselors or social workers.
$67,513 / year median in Illinois
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Hiring:
ESL Teacher (Special Education Experience Required) | Arlington Heights, IL Are you a passionate ESL Teacher with experience supporting students with disabilities? We are seeking a dedicated professional to join our team in Arlington Heights, Illinois , and make a meaningful impact on multilingual learners in a special education setting.Position:
ESL Teacher Location:
Arlington Heights, IL Start Date:
ASAP End Date:
End of the 2026-2027 School Year (Approx. May 2027)Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM (32.5 hours/week)Requirements:
? Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) ? ESL Endorsement (K-8) ? Experience working with students with disabilities (Required) ? LBS1 Preferred ? Strong communication and collaboration skills ? Ability to travel between district locations as neededResponsibilities:
- Provide individualized and small-group ESL instruction
- Support English language development and access to grade-level curriculum
- Collaborate with special education teams and support multilingual learners with disabilities
- Participate in IEP meetings and student assessments
- Support ACCESS and Alternate ACCESS testing
- Partner with families and school teams to ensure student success
Submittal Requirements:
- PEL with ESL Endorsement (K-8) If you're passionate about helping multilingual students with disabilities thrive academically and socially, we'd love to hear from you!
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university preferred Valid state teaching certificate as required by state, contract/district regulations Minimum of one year experience in teaching environment preferred State Teacher Certification;Type:
Standard Elementary Teaching preferred State Teacher Certification;Type:
Standard Secondary Teaching preferred State Teacher Certification;Type:
Standard Special Teaching preferredEndorsement:
Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS1) preferred Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice Current CPR if applicable TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation) Must meet all federal, state and local requirements Must be at least 18 years of age Benefits At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits: Competitive pay & weekly paychecks Health, dental, vision, and life insurance 401(k) savings plan Awards and recognition programs- Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.