Special Education Teacher- Early Childhood LBS1 Champaign

Special Education Teacher
- Early Childhood LBS1 Champaign

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• Implement individualized, data-driven instruction plans aligned with each learner's goals.
• Collect, analyze, and report progress data; monitor mastery and generalization of skills.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapy and ABA teams to support sensory-motor development and language/behavior goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation (lesson plans, progress notes, IEP accommodations as applicable).
• Communicate regularly with families about progress, opportunities, and supports at home.
• Create an inclusive, engaging classroom environment that supports varied neurodiverse profiles.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to program refinement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education with Early Childhood Endorsement
• Passion for and experience with neurodiverse learners and structured, data-driven instruction
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work with therapists, families, and a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to collect and interpret data to inform individualized instruction and progress reporting

• Pay: $50,000 - $70,000 per year. Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Retirement plan options (401k)
• Paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and coaching opportunities
• Room for growth and leadership pathways within a mission-driven organization
• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Overview:
Excel Prep is a new school built differently: small caseloads, an integrated developmental and ABA model, and a genuinely collaborative team designed around each child's growth. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you won't be working in isolation - you'll be part of a wraparound team that includes BCBAs, RBTs, and Related Services staff, all focused on the same children. If you're passionate about early childhood education, thrive in a supportive environment, and want to see the direct impact of individualized instruction during these foundational years, we'd love to have you on our team.

Excel Prep is a mission-driven private program in Illinois dedicated to serving neurodiverse children through structured, research-based instruction. Our work focuses on prioritizing the academic and social success of neurodiverse learners. We are a professional, agile organization committed to delivering high-quality academic and therapeutic programming that supports meaningful learning outcomes.

Programs we offer:

• PreK-8 Academic Program:
  Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching; explicit, systematic teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics with mastery, fluency, and generalization.
• Clinical ABA Program:
  Cognition-linguistically based; integrates ABA with language development, reasoning, executive functioning, and social competence.
• Cross-program commitments:
  • 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 for sensory-motor development
• Cover letter detailing your relevant experience and teaching philosophy
• References (optional at initial submission)

District Name Excel Prep Schools Building Name Excel Prep Early Learning Address 2301 W. Bradley Suite 2
Champaign, IL 61822 Phone  Fax IASA Region County

Employment Type

Full-time permanent Job Category Special Education PK-Age 21 Grade Level Early Childhood