Multi- Teacher; LBS
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Early Childhood Education, Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional
Marklund Day School is hiring Special Education Teachers!
New Grads are Welcome to Apply!
We are expanding our school, come grow with us!
Join us in making everyday life possible for individuals withprofound disabilities!
We are seeking highly skilled and dedicated
Multi-Needs Teacher
in
Elgin at the Marklund Day School.
This position is Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM with astartingsalary of $60,000- $62,500 based on qualifications and experience.
After your first year the salary will increase by $2,500($62,500 - $65,000 based on qualifications and experience).Additionally, all Teachers will receive a $3,000 contract incentivebonus each year after the first year.
We value our employees and always strive to maintain a stimulatingwork environment and diverse culture.
Join us today, so YOUcan make the ‘Marklund Difference’ like Nancy has!
Nancy’s Story:
"I’m proud to say that I have been apart of the Marklundorganization for 11 years and with the Day School for 5 years. As thelead teacher of the Day School, I get to wake up excited to go to workevery day. Touching the lives of the children we serve is my passion,and the Marklund Day School shares this desire with me.
Working forthe Marklund Day School has made me a better educator and it continues to inspire me to develop professionally in the field. The Marklund Day School does not believe in limitations, but rather the talents,strengths and gifts that each child brings to the classroom. In all myyears as an educator, the Marklund Day School is the one and only thatstands out among the rest due to its student centered, compassionate,innovative,and dedicated methods and leadership.
I’m so proud to be apart of such an inspirational and positive organization!"– Nancy V
Who We Are
Marklund Day School is a well-known and respected nonpublic schoolserving students ages Pre K-22 who come to our school’s programthrough partnerships with various Chicago suburban school districts.
Our Day School is a program of Marklund, a nonprofitorganization that provides residential, therapeutic and educationservices to children and adults with profound developmental disabilities. Marklund Day School provides an environment conducive to learning through specialized curriculum, positive behavioral interventions, and individualized student support.
The Marklund Life Skills Program is designed to provide specialized support to students who have learning and developmental disabilities and those identifiedon the Autism Spectrum.
Our highly sensory-driven program features:
- Deliver individualized instruction to students based upon their individual needs
- Provide clear, consistent structure for the classroom, ensuring that the academic, social, and emotional needs of each student are met
- Draft, create and monitor IEPs for assigned students in classroom
- Supervise and provide feedback for Paraprofessionals
- Teach during our ESY (Extended School Year)
Please note that this job summary is not designed to cover or containa comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties,responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
We offer a supportive mentoring program for our new teachersthat currently includes
:
- Initial onboarding and training
- Assistance from Instructional Coaches that provide in-classroom support
- In-room coaching
As an equal opportunity employer, Marklund respects and supports diversity, equity and inclusion as part of our work environment. We strive to provide a rich culture whereeverything we do contributes to our mission of “making everyday lifepossible for individuals with profound disabilities.”
Are you ready to contribute to Marklund’s mission and vision, andbecome an integral part of enhancing the lives of the individuals we serve?
APPLY TODAY!
Experience and SkillsQualifications for this position:
- Must be a graduate of an accredited college and have proper and current Illinois teaching credentials (PEL license). Must includeLBS
1. Must meet state guidelines for school accreditation. - Experience in educating children with special needs preferred.
Ability to understand students unique needs and react…
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