Special Education Teacher

Up to $2500 Placement & Completion Bonus | 26/27 School Year | $45-$50/hour | Full-Time | North Chicago, IL | LBS1 PEL Required

Lead a special education classroom serving students with diverse learning needs. You'll develop and implement IEPs, manage classroom behavior using PBIS, supervise paraprofessionals, and collaborate with families and staff to support each student's academic and social growth. This role combines instructional leadership with hands-on teaching in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Point Quest Group is committed to keeping support for staff, students, and schools at the center of everything we do. Through our longstanding partner, IEP Therapy's service model is led by dedicated directors and supported by clinical leaders who are focused on your success. Together, our industry-leading approach includes:

• Regular caseload check-ins and clinical consultation from in-house Directors who carry no caseloads
• Local office support with the resources of a national organization
• CEU, license, and tuition reimbursement
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance + 401(k) with company match
• Spread pay option, paid sick time, and life/short-term disability insurance
• Quarterly appreciation gifts and online lending library

• Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to IEP goals and state standards
• Adapt general education curriculum to meet individual student needs
• Implement and manage classroom PBIS program, including behavior tracking and parent communication
• Supervise and direct paraprofessionals assigned to your classroom
• Attend and lead IEP meetings; write updates and maintain compliant documentation
• Conduct assessments and track student progress toward IEP goals
• Collaborate with related service providers, families, and outside agencies
• Support implementation of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices

• Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS) endorsement issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
• Bachelor's degree (Master's degree in Special Education strongly preferred)
• DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by state

• 2–5 years working with students with learning and/or social-emotional needs
• Experience implementing curriculum and behavior interventions
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with IEP documentation systems

Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering wi