Special Education Teacher

Job overview

Special Education Teacher is an onsite role in Streamwood, IL. The posting lists a salary of $70,000 per year. New Leader Academy is a private, ISBE-approved therapeutic day school serving students with complex learning needs through individualized, trauma-informed instruction. The teacher delivers differentiated instruction, monitors IEP goals, and collaborates with families and a multidisciplinary team to support students’ academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth. The role also maintains a structured, sensory-supportive classroom and applies student support plans consistently.

What you'll do

• Develop, implement, and monitor IEPs and goals with case managers
• implement Behavior Intervention Plans and contribute observations and data
• integrate AAC systems into instruction and routines
• differentiate instruction for students with autism, emotional disabilities, OHI, developmental disabilities, and other disabilities
• collaborate with related service providers and paraeducators
• supervise classroom aides
• maintain IEP and behavior-plan documentation
• communicate with families
• participate in IEP meetings, staffings, and professional development
• use trained de-escalation and crisis intervention protocols.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

therapeutic day school

individualized education programs

iep goals

autism

behavior intervention plans

aac

streamwood il

new leader academy

$70,000/year

401(k) matching

health insurance

paid time off

professional development

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• 401(k) matching
• dental, health, and vision insurance
• paid time off
• parental leave
• training and development
• professional development and coaching support.

Why this role

Requires an Illinois Professional Educator License with Learning Behavior Specialist 1 endorsement or LBS1 certificate. Experience with relevant student populations is required; AAC knowledge is expected, while crisis-prevention certification is preferred or may be obtained.

About the employer

New Leader Academy is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.