Provisional License Special Education Teacher

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Inspired Learners Academy (ILA) is looking for a Provisional License Special Education Teacher for the school year
.

This is a unique opportunity for someone with a bachelor's degree who wants to become a licensed Special Education Teacher while gaining hands-on experience in an ABA-based therapeutic day school.

With an approved alternative or provisional teaching license
, eligible candidates may be able to teach while completing their Special Education licensure program
.

• $55,621 annual salary
• 177-day school calendar
• Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM
• Equivalent to approximately $45/hour based on scheduled school days/hours
• Full benefits
• Up to $5,000 per year in tuition reimbursement with a signed 3-year teaching commitment to ILA
• Supportive, highly collaborative ABA-based school environment

• Lead a classroom serving students with autism and individualized learning needs
• Develop and implement individualized academic instruction
• Support students' IEP goals and educational programming
• Work closely with BCBAs and RBTs to integrate educational and behavioral programming throughout the school day
• Create a structured, positive, and engaging classroom environment
• Support students in developing academic, communication, social, behavioral, and independent living skills
• Collaborate with related service providers, school leadership, families, and other members of the educational team
• Participate in ongoing training, mentorship, and professional developments

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• Eligibility for an appropriate Illinois provisional or alternative teaching license
• Willingness to enroll in or currently be enrolled in a Special Education licensure program
• Passion for working with students with autism and other learning or behavioral needs
• Strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills
• Ability to provide structure, consistency, patience, and flexibility
• Experience in ABA, special education, education, or working with individuals with disabilities is strongly preferred

RBT experience is a huge plus! If you're currently an RBT with a bachelor's degree and have thought about becoming a teacher, this could be an excellent opportunity to turn your ABA experience into a long-term career in Special Education.