Special Education Teacher – Middle School

Job overview

The Special Education Teacher – Middle School role is onsite at a partner middle school in Chicago, IL, for the 2026–2027 school year, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Pay is $45–$55 per hour. SchoolHouse Staffing partners with Chicago-area school districts to place special education professionals.

What you'll do

• Manage an assigned middle school caseload
• write, implement, and monitor individualized education programs (IEPs) and lead IEP meetings
• deliver specialized instruction in resource, co-taught, or self-contained settings
• collect and report progress data
• collaborate with teachers, service providers, families, and school administration
• and meet district, state, and IDEA documentation requirements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

middle school

full-time

chicago il

$45–$55/hour

monday–friday

37.5 hours per week

ieps

specialized instruction

learning behavior specialist i

schoolhouse staffing

2026–2027 school year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Eligible employees may access medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid holidays after the eligibility period
• accrued paid leave and paid sick and safe leave
• workers’ compensation
• and recruiter and HR support.

Why this role

Requires an Illinois Professional Educator License with a Learning Behavior Specialist I endorsement, or eligibility to obtain one before the assignment start date.

About the employer

SchoolHouse Staffing is hiring for this role. Industry: Temporary Help Services. Sector: 56.