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Elementary Special Education Instructor

2 months ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Merlin Day Academy Full time

Special Education Teacher

We are in search of a Special Education Teacher to enhance our dedicated team of educators. Ideal candidates should possess a passion for working with neurodiverse learners and be committed to developing tailored educational experiences.

Key Responsibilities of the Special Education Teacher:

  • Deliver personalized classroom instruction and provide instructional support.
  • Assist students in achieving Illinois State Learning Standards.
  • Work collaboratively with therapy teams, families, and professionals to optimize student learning.

Qualifications for the Special Education Teacher:

  • Bachelor's Degree is mandatory; a Master's Degree in Education is preferred.
  • Learning Behavior Specialist 1 endorsement (LBS1) is required.
  • Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) is preferred.
  • Experience with neurodiverse students is essential.

Our comprehensive benefits package supports our Special Education Teacher team in maintaining a healthy work-life balance:

  • Competitive salary based on experience
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Reimbursement for continuing education
  • Paid Federal Holidays, Floating Holidays, and Professional Development Days
  • New Parent 6-week transition (20-hour schedule at full salary for the first 6 weeks)
  • 401k plan with significant company matching
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO medical coverage
  • Dental and Vision insurance options
  • $25,000 Life Insurance policy
  • No travel requirements and onsite parking available

Our nurturing and collaborative environment is a hallmark of our Special Education Teacher team:

  • Comprehensive onboarding to ensure your success
  • Personalized mentorship tailored to your specific goals
  • Regular department and staff meetings
  • Celebrations for birthdays and anniversaries
  • Branded company apparel
  • Holiday festivities and more

Merlin Day Academy is a private, therapeutic day school dedicated to providing an intensive, individualized educational setting for students with autism, ADHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neuro-diverse learning needs, ages 6 to 12. Our approach emphasizes relationship-based, family-centered care to enhance both educational and functional skills, enabling students to thrive as active, successful members of their communities. Our collaborative team of therapists and educators offers a range of services including special education, social work, occupational therapy, applied behavior analysis (ABA), developmental therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, language therapy, nutrition, and feeding therapy.