Special Education Teacher; LBS– Bloomington, IL

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…