Special Education Teacher

Navra
  • Chicago, IL
  • Quick Apply
16 days ago

Job Description

At Navra, we believe your career is more than a job, it's a calling. As a boutique staffing firm, we take the time to understand your goals and connect you with roles that sharpen your skills, expand your impact, and reinforce the passion that brought you to education.

As a high school school-based Special Education Teacher in Illinois, your days will include:

  • Provide individualized, small-group, and inclusive classroom instruction aligned with students' IEPs.
  • Collaborate with three classroom teachers to plan and deliver differentiated English and Mathematics instruction for high school students.
  • Implement appropriate accommodations, modifications, evidence-based instructional strategies, and assistive technology to support academic success.
  • Develop, implement, and maintain compliant IEPs while monitoring student progress through ongoing assessment and data collection.
  • Foster a safe, structured, and inclusive learning environment that supports students' academic, behavioral, and social-emotional growth.
  • Collaborate with educators, related service providers, administrators, and families to support student success and participate in IEP and multidisciplinary team meetings.
  • Maintain accurate documentation and comply with federal, state, and school requirements, including IDEA and Illinois special education regulations.

 

Job Details

Position: Full-time contract in a school setting (1 opening)

Dates: ASAP - June 2027

Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday - Friday)

Classroom Setting: In-person high school inclusion classroom; collaborate with three teachers to support English and Mathematics instruction

Grade Level/Caseload: High school; approximately 7-10 students

Interview: Virtual; interviews available within 24 hours

 

Successful Candidates Possess

  • A Bachelor's degree in Special Education or a related field (required)
  • An active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with an LBS1 endorsement (required)
  • Strong collaboration skills and the ability to support English and Mathematics instruction in an inclusion setting
  • The ability to work in the U.S. without a sponsor
  • Note: new graduates are welcome to apply and can receive school-based support and structure

 

Why Navra?

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with year-round coverage options available for eligible contracted staff.

Supportive School Environment: Receive ongoing support from both the Navra team and school faculty, ensuring you always have a strong network behind you.

Professional Growth: Access continuous training, professional development opportunities, and career advancement resources.

Additional Perks:

  • Weekly pay
  • Licensure reimbursement (where applicable)
  • Employee referral bonus program

 
At Navra, we believe great schools start with great people. As a boutique education staffing firm with more than 20 years of experience serving school districts nationwide, we specialize exclusively in connecting passionate school-based professionals with meaningful opportunities.

When you work with Navra, you're more than just a placement, you become part of a team that is committed to your success. From your first conversation through the duration of your assignment, you'll have a dedicated support team advocating for you every step of the way.

We're proud to build lasting relationships, support rewarding careers, and help make a difference in the lives of students every day.

 

Numbers & Facts

LocationChicago, IL

Skills

  • Administrative Skillsunmatched
  • Assistive Technologyunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Data Collectionunmatched
  • English Languageunmatched
  • Mathematicsunmatched
  • Secondary Schoolunmatched
  • Special Educationunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Technical Strategyunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched

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