Elementary Special Education Teacher

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Position Type:
Elementary School Teaching/LOP Teacher

Date Posted:
5/28/2026

Location:
Elementary North

Date Available:
08/17/2026

Closing Date:
Until Filled
Qualifications:
Letters of application, recommendations and/or references, ability to work as a team member and previous experience with elementary and middle school age children is preferred. Applicants must hold a valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Learning Disabilities/Behavioral Disorders-LBSI endorsement. CPI Training preferred. Past experience working with students with behavioral needs and/or students who present on the Autism Spectrum. Spanish preferred but not required.

Evaluation: As per current collective bargaining agreement

Salary: As per current teacher salary schedule

Benefits: Licensed staff benefits summary

Application Proccedure: Online application process

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A Life Wise teacher will combine in-depth Bible knowledge and outstanding teaching abilities to share the gospel with churched and unchurched public school students in a classroom setting. Our ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, perceptive and proficient in teaching children.

Life Wise Teacher Position

A Life Wise teacher will combine in-depth Bible knowledge and outstanding teaching abilities to share the gospel with churched and unchurched public school students in a classroom setting. Our ideal candidate is an active church participant with excellent communication and interpersonal skills who is caring, perceptive and proficient in teaching children.

• A minimum of two years of classroom teaching experience (with students) in either a school or church setting
• A mature personal Christian faith in agreement with the Life Wise Academy Statement of Faith
• Active participation in and commitment to a local church whose doctrine aligns with the "What We Believe" section of the Life Wise Academy Statement of Faith

• Complete Initial and Ongoing Training
  • Complete the Life Wise Teacher Certification Course within 30 days of the start date and prior to teaching in the Life Wise classroom
  • Participate in the annual Life Wise Summit each year
  • Attend at least one Teachers  Lounge or one Life Wise Meet-Up per year
  • Stay up to date on training and updates by regularly checking Life Wise email
• Teach Life Wise Classes
  • Utilize the Life Wise curriculum to lesson plan and map out curriculum customization
  • Implement the Life Wise curriculum in the classroom
  • Invest in connecting with students through building relationships and praying for them regularly
  • Cultivate an organized, encouraging and engaging classroom environment through various teaching strategies and discipline that is redemptive in nature
  • Apply Life Wise policies, procedures and resources
• Maintain Records
  • Take attendance in each class and provide attendance records to Life Wise program director and/or school officials as needed
  • Maintain accurate class rosters including health concerns, special needs of students and photo permissions as noted on parent permission slips
  • Prepare adequate information and materials for a substitute teacher as needed
• Maintain the Classroom
  • Maintain a clean, attractive and well-ordered classroom
  • Know procedures for dealing with emergency situations
  • Purchase classroom supplies as needed using funds provided by program director
• Communicate
  • Act as a Life Wise Academy ambassador within the community
  • Attend annual school open house and other outreach events as available
  • Maintain ongoing dialogue with school personnel to stay apprised of class schedule changes and ensure student well-being
  • Build relationships with volunteers and keep them apprised of schedule changes
  • Submit regular updates, stories and photos to program director
  • Promote and communicate Life Wise s religious mission in all duties and interactions, ensuring alignment with the organization s core values and beliefs

• Retirement plan, including employer match

Life Wise Academy s hiring practices and EEO Statement are fully in compliance with both federal and state law.

Classification:
Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Employment Type:

Part-Time

Grid Level: 2a

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