Special Education - Autism Teacher

 delivering individualized instruction and managing a structured, supportive learning environment for students. They develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and integrate therapeutic strategies into daily lessons to support both academic progress and social-emotional growth. The teacher uses evidence-based practices, behavior management techniques, and differentiated instruction to meet diverse student needs, while fostering a safe, respectful, and engaging classroom atmosphere that promotes resilience, self-regulation, and long-term success.

Plans and implements research-based specialized instruction to address the instructional goals and objectives contained within each student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Assesses student progress through ongoing data collection and analysis, using data to inform instruction, measure growth, and determine the need for additional support or adjustments to instructional techniques.
Employs a variety of teaching strategies, methods, and principles of learning to support the diverse academic and behavioral needs of students.
Coordinates and ensures the delivery of all special education services as outlined in each student’s IEP.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation, including data tracking, progress reports, behavior logs, and compliance-related paperwork.
Creates a positive, structured, and individualized learning environment that fosters academic, emotional, and behavioral growth.
Implements and monitors classroom behavior management systems aligned with individual student behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and school-wide expectations.
Participates in Functional Behavior Assessments (FBAs) and contributes to the development and implementation of effective Behavior Intervention Plans (BIPs).
social workers, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists) to integrate therapeutic support into academic instruction.
Completes all school, and state reporting requirements accurately and in a timely manner.
Engages in ongoing professional development to remain current on best practices in special education, trauma-informed care, behavior management, and instructional methods.
5K Sign-On Bonus - $1k with first paycheck, $2k in March, $2k in July
• *PLEASE NOTE WE ARE CURRENTLY HIRING AT OUR CAMPUSES IN CAROL STREAM, ADDISON, and LOMBARD. This position is for our K-8 building in Carol Stream working with special education students with challenging behaviors - no more than 10 students per room, 6.5 contracted working hours per day*

Dental insurance
~ Employee assistance program
~ Health insurance
~ Life insurance
~ Tuition reimbursement
~ S degree in teaching, including an ISBE Learning and Behavioral Specialist 1 (LBS1) licensure
Thorough knowledge of the principles and methodology of effective teaching of students with disabilities.
Perform all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the total school program.