Special Education Teacher in Naperville, IL
Listed on 2026-08-17
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Education / Teaching
Special Needs / Learning Disabilities, Special Education Teacher, Teacher Assistant/ Paraprofessional, Elementary School
Job Description
Make a meaningful impact as a contract Special Education Teacher supporting young learners with significant disabilities. This opportunity near Naperville, IL, involves leading a self-contained classroom for 4 kindergarten through second-grade students. Students remain in your classroom for core subjects and venture into the general education environment for select activities. Paraprofessional staff are assigned to assist in the classroom, fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere.
Schedules run from 8:00 AM to 3:15 PM, totaling 35 hours per week, with the initial assignment spanning August 11, 2026, through September 23, 2026—and potential for extension.
Qualifications:
- Valid Illinois Special Education (SPED) teaching license required
- Experience working with primary-grade children with significant disabilities preferred
- Proficiency in adapting instruction for diverse learning needs
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Comfort leading a team that includes paraprofessional classroom support staff
- Commitment to fostering an inclusive, positive learning environment
Key Responsibilities:
- Plan and deliver individualized instruction in a self-contained setting for young students with significant disabilities
- Monitor and assess student progress, maintaining accurate records in compliance with IEPs
- Adapt curriculum and instructional approaches to address student needs
- Collaborate with paraprofessionals and general education teachers to support inclusion opportunities
- Foster a nurturing, safe, and engaging classroom environment
As a valued contract professional, you’ll enjoy weekly pay, enrollment in a 401k retirement plan, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options, as well as sick leave pay.
Compensation for this position ranges from $25.00 to $45.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.
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