Special Education Teacher — Life Skills (LBS1 Required)

Job overview

The Special Education Teacher — Life Skills (LBS1 Required) role is onsite in Geneva, IL; the posting also lists openings in Elgin and Bloomingdale, IL. Starting salary is $61,500–$65,000 per year, based on qualifications and experience. Marklund Day School serves students ages Pre-K through 22, including students with profound disabilities. The teacher provides individualized instruction and classroom structure to address students' academic, social, and emotional needs. The role also develops and monitors IEPs, supports paraprofessionals, and teaches during the Extended School Year, contributing to the school's specialized education and student-support program.

What you'll do

• Deliver individualized instruction based on student needs
• provide consistent classroom structure addressing academic, social, and emotional needs
• draft, create, and monitor IEPs for assigned students
• supervise and provide feedback to paraprofessionals
• and teach during the Extended School Year. The posting requires an accredited college degree and current Illinois teaching credentials, including a PEL license and LBS1.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

special education teacher

life skills

lbs1 required

individualized instruction

ieps

extended school year

geneva il

elgin il

bloomingdale il

marklund

new grads welcome

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• FSA and HSA
• company-paid life insurance for full-time employees
• paid time off and holidays
• tuition reimbursement
• retirement plan with up to 5% employer match
• training and growth opportunities.

Why this role

New graduates are welcome to apply. New teachers receive onboarding, training, instructional-coach support, in-classroom coaching, and RBTP in Life Skills classrooms.

About the employer

Marklund is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Individual and Family Services. Sector: 62.