Schools/Education/Special Education Teacher - Chicago, IL - DS 26-13031

Job Title: Schools/Education/Special Education Teacher
Location: Chicago, IL
Job Type: Contract
Duration: 32 Weeks
Shift: Day | 8:00 AM–3:00 PM
Schedule: Monday–Friday | 5 days/week | 7.5 hours/day | 37.5 hours/week
Local Candidates Required: Not Specified
Traveler Candidates Required: Yes

Pay Rate
Traveler: $1,800 - $2,250/week, based on experience

Position Overview
We are seeking a Special Education Teacher to provide specialized instruction and educational support to elementary and middle school students.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Special Education (SPED) License in hand at submission.
• Minimum 2 years of Special Education teaching experience.
• Experience working with elementary and/or middle school students.
• 2 professional references required.
• Strong classroom management and student-support skills.
• Ability to develop and implement individualized educational strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and educational support to students with special needs.
• Develop and implement individualized lesson plans and educational strategies.
• Support academic, behavioral, and developmental needs.
• Adapt curriculum and teaching methods to individual student requirements.
• Monitor and document student progress.
• Collaborate with teachers, school staff, specialists, and families.
• Maintain a structured, safe, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Participate in student meetings and contribute to IEPs as required.
• Maintain accurate student records.
• Provide support across elementary and middle school settings as assigned. Pasted markdown