Special Education Teacher; LBS- Bloomington, IL

Position: Special Education Teacher (LBS1) - Bloomington, IL
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Special Education Teacher

Excel Prep - Bloomington, Illinois

Position Overview

Excel Prep is seeking a highly qualified, mission-aligned Special Education Teacher to join our team in Bloomington, Illinois. This is a full-time, on-site opportunity for an educator who is passionate about supporting neurodiverse learners through structured, research-based, and data-driven instruction.

The ideal candidate will bring strong instructional expertise, a deep commitment to student growth, and the ability to collaborate effectively within an interdisciplinary educational and therapeutic environment.

About Excel Prep

Excel Prep is a mission-driven private program serving neurodiverse children through structured, research-based instruction. Our mission is simple: to prioritize the academic and social success of neurodiverse learners.

We are a professional and agile organization committed to delivering high-quality academic and therapeutic programming that supports meaningful learning outcomes. Our goal is to provide a nurturing, academically focused environment where students develop strong academic foundations, cognitive-linguistic skills, and the confidence needed to succeed in school and beyond.

The Bloomington program reflects the same model and standards as Excel Prep's Champaign program, with a strong emphasis on instructional excellence, data-based decision making, and integrated academic and therapeutic support.

Our Programs

PreK-8 Academic Program

Our PreK-8 Academic Program is grounded in Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching. Instruction focuses on core academic skills, including reading, writing, and mathematics, through explicit and systematic teaching methods that emphasize:

• Mastery

• Fluency

• Generalization

This program is designed for students with learning disabilities and neurodiverse profiles who benefit from structured, data-driven instruction.

Clinical ABA Program (Ages 3-13)

Our Clinical ABA Program is cognition-linguistically based and emphasizes cognitive skill development and social behavior learning within a structured instructional environment. The program integrates Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) with teaching strategies that support:

• Language development

• Reasoning

• Executive functioning

• Social competence

Instruction is individualized, data-driven, and focused on building foundational skills that support learning, communication, and independence.

Instructional and Therapeutic Framework

Across Excel Prep programs, we center:

• Direct Instruction and instructional design

• Precision Teaching and data-based decision making

• Instruction grounded in behavior science research

• Occupational Therapy as a prioritized therapy alongside ABA in support of sensory-motor development

Position Summary

The Special Education Teacher will play a central role in delivering high-quality instruction and individualized support for neurodiverse learners. This individual will be responsible for planning and implementing structured academic programming, monitoring student progress, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and maintaining a classroom environment that supports strong academic, behavioral, and social outcomes.

This role is well suited for an educator who values professionalism, precision, collaboration, and evidence-based practice.

Key Responsibilities

Instruction and Student Programming

• Provide individualized and small-group instruction to students with diverse academic, behavioral, and developmental needs

• Design and implement instructional programming aligned with student profiles, goals, and learning needs

• Deliver explicit, systematic instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, and related academic readiness skills

• Apply research-based methodologies, including Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching, to support student mastery, fluency, and generalization

• Differentiate instruction within a structured educational setting to meet a range of learner needs

Data Collection and Progress Monitoring

• Collect, analyze, and interpret student performance data to inform instructional planning

• Monitor progress toward individualized academic, behavioral, and developmental goals

• Make timely instructional adjustments based on objective student data

• Maintain accurate, organized, and compliant student records, reports, and documentation

Collaboration and Communication

• Collaborate closely with teachers, paraprofessionals, ABA staff, Occupational Therapists, and other interdisciplinary team members

• Communicate professionally and effectively with families regarding student progress, goals, and instructional strategies

• Participate actively in team meetings, case discussions, planning sessions, and school-wide initiatives

Classroom and Program Support

• Foster a structured, supportive, and academically focused classroom environment

• Support implementation fidelity of instructional and behavior support systems

• Participate in training, coaching, and ongoing professional development

• Contribute to program refinement and continuous improvement efforts

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