Special Education Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title : Special Education Teacher

Position Status : Full-Time

Location : Easterseals Learning Academy, 110 Fandel Road, Germantown Hills, IL 61548

Schedule : Monday through Friday, 8 : 00 am - 3 : 30 pm during the regular school year; 7 : 45 am - 2 : 15 pm during the summer sessions (20 days in June).

We’re growing! Our Learning Academy is expanding to meet the increasing demand for high-quality, individualized education for students with disabilities. As we add a brand-new classroom to our program, we’re excited to welcome a dedicated and passionate Special Education Teacher to join our dynamic team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a collaborative, therapy-integrated school environment that prioritizes student growth, communication, and independence. Come grow with us and make a meaningful impact every day!

Why work at the Learning Academy at Easterseals Central Illinois?

About us : Our goal at Easterseals Learning Academy is to empower students to achieve peak academic performance, enhance social and emotional skills, develop effective communication, and gain functional life skills for community independence. We are an approved private school by the Illinois State Board of Education, serving students ages 5 - 21 with Autism, emotional disabilities, developmental delays, intellectual disabilities, and other health impairments. School districts from all over the area contract with Easterseals to assist them in providing educational programs for children with autism and related intellectual disabilities. We provide an alternative school placement for these students and help them grow toward independence.

What we offer :

• High Staff-to-Student Ratio : Our highly trained staff and evidence-based instructional strategies provide personalized support that meets each student’s unique needs.
• Fully Equipped Learning Environment : Classrooms and therapy rooms are designed to foster growth across all areas of learning and development
• Individualized Education : Our curriculum aligns with state learning standards, while our instructional programs and services emphasize individualized approaches that help students transition back to their schools and communities.

See the Impact :

Compensation and Benefits :

Expected pay for a first-year teacher is $49,000 annually. In addition, teachers receive a summer stipend.

Paid Time Off

Health and Insurance

Retirement Planning

Employee Support & Discounts

Professional Development

Position Objective : The Special Education Teacher provides designed instruction and educational programs for children with a primary educational diagnosis of Autism, Intellectual Disability, or other health impairment.

Job Functions :

Education / Experience Requirements

Easterseals Central Illinois is an equal-opportunity employer. Easterseals does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Easterseals is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, call 309.686.1177.