100 Education jobs in Lincolnshire

Job Position: Special Education Teacher (Middle & High School) | 20252026 School Year

Location: Lake Villa, IL 60046

Pay Rate: $40/hr to $50/hr

Description:

Birch Agency is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to serve middle and high school students in a therapeutic day school setting for the upcoming 20252026 school year. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a direct impact in a structured, supportive environment designed for students with social-emotional, behavioral, and learning challenges.

Position Summary:
The Special Education Teacher will deliver individualized instruction, support emotional and behavioral growth, and collaborate with a team of professionals to foster academic and personal success for students in a therapeutic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide instruction aligned with IEP goals in small group and 1:1 settings

• Collaborate with school social workers, therapists, and support staff

• Implement behavior support plans and therapeutic strategies

• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with IEP requirements

• Foster a safe, structured, and supportive learning environment

Qualifications:

• Valid Special Education teaching license (state-specific certification required)

• Experience working in therapeutic, self-contained, or alternative settings preferred

• Strong classroom management and behavior intervention skills

• Compassionate, patient, and trauma-informed approach to teaching

• Able to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Why Work with Birch Agency?

• Weekly competitive pay

• Ongoing support from experienced placement professionals

• Access to professional development resources

• Opportunity to make a difference in a specialized educational setting

Apply Today!
To apply, please send your resume and credentials to .

Join us and help students thrive in a setting where their needs come first.

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Job Title: Special Education Teacher
Location : Arlington Heights, IL
Start Date : August 18, 2025
End Date : June 4, 2026
Schedule : Full-time, on-site candidates following the school schedule of 8:15 AM 3:45 PM, MondayFriday.
Pay Rat e: $35.00$45.00 per hour

Birch Agency is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to support one elementary school in Arlington Heights, IL. This position is part of a well-established, collaborative team focused on providing direct IEP services aligned with academic and functional goals.

You will be working alongside:

• Multiple resource teachers

• School psychologists

• BCBA

• Speech-language pathologists (SLPs)

• Occupational therapists (OTs)

• Social workers

Key Responsibilities:

• Deliver direct services based on IEP goals

• Collaborate closely with team members to address student needs

• Provide specialized instruction tailored to individual student goals

• Track and report student progress accurately

Requirements:

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 endorsement

• Experience in an elementary special education setting is preferred

• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Paid Time Off

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

Apply Today:
If youre a licensed Special Education Teacher looking for a meaningful opportunity to support students in a diverse and relational school environment, wed love to connect with you.

Send your resume to

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• $35 an hour

• Full-time

• Special education school
• Private school

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness

• Design and deliver individualized academic instruction to students with diverse learning needs.
• Integrate Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health strategies into the curriculum.
• Foster a supportive classroom environment where students can thrive academically and emotionally.
• Collaborate with classroom support staff and other educational professionals to ensure students' success.
• Establish clear and effective communication with families, school leadership, and support staff.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods as necessary.
• Create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students, ensuring they meet educational and behavioral goals.

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (required).
• Certification : Valid Illinois LBS1 certification (required).
• Experience : Previous experience working with children in a therapeutic or special education setting is preferred.

• Competitive salary based on education and experience ( 48,380 - 92,135 per year).
• Small class sizes : 10 or fewer students per class.
• Additional support staff : Two additional support staff (Paraeducator and Teaching Assistant) in every classroom.
• Tuition Assistance : Support for obtaining LBS1 Certification or Special Education Certification.
• Relocation Assistance : Available up to 2,500.
• Summer Income : Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at 35/hour).
• State-of-the-art facilities : Newly constructed, 51,000-square-foot school building.
• Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

• Working with children in a therapeutic or special education setting

• Bachelors or better

• LBS 1 Spec Ed (ISBE)

• Design and deliver individualized academic instruction to students with diverse learning needs.


• Integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health strategies into the curriculum.


• Foster a supportive classroom environment where students can thrive academically and emotionally.


• Collaborate with classroom support staff and other educational professionals to ensure students success.


• Establish clear and effective communication with families, school leadership, and support staff.


• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods as necessary.


• Create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students, ensuring they meet educational and behavioral goals.

• Education : Bachelors degree in Special Education or related field (required).


• Certification : Valid Illinois LBS1 certification (required).


• Experience : Previous experience working with children in a therapeutic or special education setting is preferred.

• Competitive salary based on education and experience ( 48,380 - 92,135 per year).


• Small class sizes : 10 or fewer students per class.


• Additional support staff : Two additional support staff (Paraeducator and Teaching Assistant) in every classroom.


• Tuition Assistance : Support for obtaining LBS1 Certification or Special Education Certification.


• Relocation Assistance : Available up to 2,500.


• Summer Income : Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at 35/hour).


• State-of-the-art facilities


• Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Flexible spending account


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Referral program


• Relocation assistance


• Vision insurance

• $35 an hour

• Full-time

• Special education school

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance

• Design and deliver individualized academic instruction to students with diverse learning needs.
• Integrate Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health strategies into the curriculum.
• Foster a supportive classroom environment where students can thrive academically and emotionally.
• Collaborate with classroom support staff and other educational professionals to ensure students' success.
• Establish clear and effective communication with families, school leadership, and support staff.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods as necessary.
• Create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students, ensuring they meet educational and behavioral goals.

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (required).
• Certification : Valid Illinois LBS1 certification (required).
• Experience : Previous experience working with children in a therapeutic or special education setting is preferred.

• Competitive salary based on education and experience ( 48,380 - 92,135 per year).
• Small class sizes : 10 or fewer students per class.
• Additional support staff : Two additional support staff (Paraeducator and Teaching Assistant) in every classroom.
• Tuition Assistance : Support for obtaining LBS1 Certification or Special Education Certification.
• Relocation Assistance : Available up to 2,500.
• Summer Income : Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at 35/hour).
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

• Working with children in a therapeutic or special education setting

• Bachelors or better

• LBS 1 Spec Ed (ISBE)

• Design and deliver individualized academic instruction to students with diverse learning needs.


• Integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health strategies into the curriculum.


• Foster a supportive classroom environment where students can thrive academically and emotionally.


• Collaborate with classroom support staff and other educational professionals to ensure students success.


• Establish clear and effective communication with families, school leadership, and support staff.


• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods as necessary.


• Create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students, ensuring they meet educational and behavioral goals.

• Education : Bachelors degree in Special Education or related field (required).


• Certification : Valid Illinois LBS1 certification (required).


• Experience : Previous experience working with children in a therapeutic or special education setting is preferred.

• Competitive salary based on education and experience ( 48,380 - 92,135 per year).


• Small class sizes : 10 or fewer students per class.


• Additional support staff : Two additional support staff (Paraeducator and Teaching Assistant) in every classroom.


• Tuition Assistance : Support for obtaining LBS1 Certification or Special Education Certification.


• Relocation Assistance : Available up to 2,500.


• Summer Income : Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at 35/hour).


• State-of-the-art facilities : Newly constructed, 51,000-square-foot school building.


• Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• 401(k)


• 401(k) matching


• Dental insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Flexible spending account


• Health insurance


• Life insurance


• Paid time off


• Referral program


• Relocation assistance


• Vision insurance

• Responsible for providing academic, emotional and physical services to students who need support  to thrive within the academic program. li>Able to implement curriculum to meet standards, develop IEPs, support classroom assistants, collaborate with fellow teachers.
• Monday-Friday. School hours.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Hold PEL as a LBS1. Prefer 1-2 yrs experience.
• Experience working collaboratively in a student-centered environment.
• 1-2 years’ experience a plus. May consider a new graduate. < i>Credentials to be collected prior to and upon hire.

• Follow school hours Monday-Friday; depending on the building’s hours.

< i>$43/hr for new grad; other salary based upon experience. Weekly pay.  < i>Full time employees eligible for: Medical, dental, vision, Long/short term disability, Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible and Child Care Spending Accounts. Paid Time off accrued. Virtual healthcare assistance available. Some benefits offered for part time employees.
• Up to $300 of continuing ed/materials fund available for full time employees.

• Responsible for providing academic, emotional and physical services to students who need support  to thrive within the academic program. li>Able to implement curriculum to meet standards, develop IEPs, support classroom assistants, collaborate with fellow teachers.
• Monday-Friday. School hours.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

• Hold PEL as a LBS1. Prefer 1-2 yrs experience.
• Experience working collaboratively in a student-centered environment.
• 1-2 years’ experience a plus. May consider a new graduate. < i>Credentials to be collected prior to and upon hire.

• Follow school hours Monday-Friday; depending on the building’s hours.

< i>$43/hr for new grad; other salary based upon experience. Weekly pay.  < i>Full time employees eligible for: Medical, dental, vision, Long/short term disability, Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible and Child Care Spending Accounts. Paid Time off accrued. Virtual healthcare assistance available. Some benefits offered for part time employees.
• Up to $300 of continuing ed/materials fund available for full time employees.

• $35 an hour

• Full-time

• Special education school
• Private school

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness

• Design and deliver individualized academic instruction to students with diverse learning needs.
• Integrate Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health strategies into the curriculum.
• Foster a supportive classroom environment where students can thrive academically and emotionally.
• Collaborate with classroom support staff and other educational professionals to ensure students' success.
• Establish clear and effective communication with families, school leadership, and support staff.
• Monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods as necessary.
• Create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students, ensuring they meet educational and behavioral goals.

• Education : Bachelor's degree in Special Education or related field (required).
• Certification : Valid Illinois LBS1 certification (required).
• Experience : Previous experience working with children in a therapeutic or special education setting is preferred.

• Competitive salary based on education and experience ( 48,380 - 92,135 per year).
• Small class sizes : 10 or fewer students per class.
• Additional support staff : Two additional support staff (Paraeducator and Teaching Assistant) in every classroom.
• Tuition Assistance : Support for obtaining LBS1 Certification or Special Education Certification.
• Relocation Assistance : Available up to 2,500.
• Summer Income : Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at 35/hour).
• State-of-the-art facilities : Newly constructed, 51,000-square-foot school building.
• Additionally, Cunningham Children's Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

• Working with children in a therapeutic or special education setting

• Bachelors or better

• LBS 1 Spec Ed (ISBE)