Elementary Special Education Teacher — Hope Learning Academy

Job overview

The Elementary Special Education Teacher role is onsite in Edwardsville, IL. The stated salary range is $50,000–$88,000 per year, commensurate with education and teaching experience; a $5,000–$10,000 sign-on bonus is also listed. Hope Learning Academy serves children with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities through education and related services. The teacher develops and delivers instruction aligned with students’ Individualized Education Program (IEP) goals, monitors progress, and contributes to IEP planning. The role also guides classroom staff and communicates with families to support students’ educational progress and individual potential.

What you'll do

• Develop and implement age-appropriate educational activities aligned with IEP goals
• plan daily and weekly student schedules
• collect and analyze IEP goal data
• prepare assessments and present levels of performance
• participate in IEP goal development
• train, supervise, and evaluate classroom aides and education specialists
• maintain classroom and student records, lesson plans, and emergency packets
• communicate with parents or guardians about student progress and programs
• model appropriate behavior and treat students with dignity and respect.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

elementary special education teacher

hope learning academy

edwardsville il

special education

iep goals

autism

intellectual and developmental disabilities

illinois teaching license

lbs 1

$50k–$88k annually

$5k–$10k sign-on bonus

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Sign-on bonus
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• 401(k) with profit share and match
• paid time off and holiday pay
• tuition reimbursement assistance
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Hope can support certified teachers in obtaining special education certification. Requires a valid Illinois teaching license, LBS 1 certification or eligibility for short-term emergency approval, and a valid Illinois driver’s license.

About the employer

Hope is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.