High School Special Education Teacher

Job overview

The High School Special Education Teacher role is onsite in Springfield, IL, with a stated salary range of $50,000–$88,000 per year and a sign-on bonus of $5,000–$10,000. Hope Learning Academy serves children with autism and other intellectual and developmental disabilities through educational, clinical, and therapeutic services. The teacher develops and delivers instruction aligned with students’ individualized education program (IEP) goals, tracks 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 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
• communicate with parents or guardians about educational progress.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

high school special education teacher

special education

individualized education program

iep goals

autism

classroom leadership

springfield il

hope learning academy

$50k–$88k/year

$5k–$10k sign-on bonus

illinois teaching license

lbs 1

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• life insurance
• 401(k), profit share, and match
• paid time off and holidays
• tuition reimbursement assistance
• employee assistance program.

Why this role

Requires a valid Illinois teaching license and valid LBS 1 certification, or eligibility for short-term emergency approval for LBS 1 certification.

About the employer

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