Special Education Teacher, Elementary Resource Room (Grades 3–5)

Job overview

The Special Education Teacher, Elementary Resource Room (Grades 3–5) role is onsite in Downers Grove, IL, with compensation of $31–$50 per hour. It is a full-time, full-school-year opportunity supporting an Illinois elementary resource room. Clarifi Staffing Solutions describes its work as connecting special education professionals with openings and supporting students through these placements. The teacher provides individualized and small-group instruction aligned with students’ IEP goals, adapts learning materials, and monitors progress to guide instruction. The role also contributes to inclusive classroom support through collaboration with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families, while maintaining required student records and documentation.

What you'll do

• Participate in IEP and student support meetings
• adapt lessons, assignments, instructional materials, and assessments
• monitor student progress and use data to guide instructional decisions
• support academic, classroom, and learning skills
• maintain student records and special education documentation
• help create a structured, supportive, inclusive learning environment
• deliver instruction aligned with IEP goals and individual needs
• provide individualized and small-group instruction
• collaborate with teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

elementary resource room

grades 3–5

downers grove il

onsite

full-time

full school year

individualized instruction

small-group instruction

iep goals

illinois pel

lbs i

$31–$50/hour

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive pay rate, travel-assignment stipends, and continuing education unit and licensing reimbursements.

Why this role

Requires a bachelor’s degree or higher and a valid Illinois Professional Educator License with the appropriate special education endorsement, including applicable Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I) credentials; comparable out-of-state licenses may be considered if Illinois requirements are met. Travel-assignment stipends and continuing education and licensing reimbursements are listed.

About the employer

Clarifi Staffing Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.