Special Education Teacher- LBS1

Illinois Association of School Administrators

Chicago, IL

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accredited Business Accountants (ABA), Analysis Skills, Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Documentation Plan, Establish Priorities, Instructional Design, Lesson Plans, Mathematics, Multilingual, Occupational Therapy, Progress Reports, Property Maintenance, RSS (RDF Site Summary), School Buildings, Scientific Research, Spanish Language, Special Education, Structured Data, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Chicago, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

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Duties

  • Deliver explicit instruction using Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching protocols for core academic skills.
  • Implement individualized, data-driven instruction plans aligned with each learners goals.
  • Collect, analyze, and report progress data; monitor mastery and generalization of skills.
  • Collaborate with Occupational Therapy and ABA teams to support sensory-motor development and language/behavior goals.
  • Maintain accurate documentation (lesson plans, progress notes, IEP accommodations as applicable).
  • Communicate regularly with families about progress, opportunities, and supports at home.
  • Create an inclusive, engaging classroom environment that supports varied neurodiverse profiles.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to program refinement.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Education or Special Education (Illinois teaching license or eligibility; LBS1 strongly preferred)
  • Demonstrated experience or training in Direct Instruction and/or Precision Teaching
  • Passion for and experience with neurodiverse learners and structured, data-driven instruction
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work with therapists, families, and a multidisciplinary team
  • Ability to collect and interpret data to inform individualized instruction and progress reporting
  • Illinois Special Education license (LBS1/LBS2) or willingness to pursue
  • Experience with ABA concepts; willingness to work under the supervision of a BCBA/ABA-trained team
  • Familiarity with Occupational Therapy principles and sensory-motor considerations
  • Multilingual abilities (e.g., Spanish or other languages) a plus

Salary/Benefits

  • Illinois Special Education license (LBS1/LBS2) or willingness to pursue
  • Experience with ABA concepts; willingness to work under the supervision of a BCBA/ABA-trained team
  • Familiarity with Occupational Therapy principles and sensory-motor considerations
  • Multilingual abilities (e.g., Spanish or other languages) a plus

Additional Notes

Overview: ExcelPrep is a mission-driven private program in Illinois dedicated to serving neurodiverse children through structured, research-based instruction. Our work focuses on prioritizing the academic and social success of neurodiverse learners. We are a professional, agile organization committed to delivering high-quality academic and therapeutic programming that supports meaningful learning outcomes.

  • Location: Champaign (onsite at ExcelPrep Bloomington campus)
  • Program scope: PreK8 Academic Program and Clinical ABA Program (Ages 313)
  • Core approach: Direct Instruction, Precision Teaching, behavior science research, with Occupational Therapy prioritized alongside ABA

About ExcelPrep Champaign Campus

  • Mission: Provide a nurturing, academically focused learning environment where neurodiverse students build strong academic foundations, cognitive-linguistic skills, and the confidence to succeed.

  • Programs we offer:

  • PreK8 Academic Program: Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching; explicit, systematic teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics with mastery, fluency, and generalization.

  • Clinical ABA Program: Cognition-linguistically based; integrates ABA with language development, reasoning, executive functioning, and social competence.

  • Cross-program commitments:

  • Direct Instruction and instructional design

  • Precision Teaching and data-based decision making

  • Instruction grounded in behavior science research

  • Occupational Therapy as a prioritized therapy alongside ABA for sensory-motor development

How to Apply

Submit the following to careers@excelprep.org with the subject line LBS1- Champaign:

  • Resume
  • Cover letter detailing your relevant experience and teaching philosophy
  • Brief statement of your approach to data-driven instruction and accommodations for neurodiverse learners
  • References (optional at initial submission)

Email Address

careers@excelprepschools.org

School District

https://www.excelprepschools.org/

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Job Posting Date

5/6/2026

Start Date

5/6/2026

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District Name Excel Prep Schools Building Name ExcelPrep Champaign Address 2301 W. Bradley Suite 2

Champaign, IL 61822 Phone (217) 800-5210 Fax IASA Region County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Special Education PK-Age 21 Grade Level Elementary

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