Job Description

Special Education Teacher at Onward Search Education summary:

The Special Education Teacher provides tailored instruction and support to students with diverse learning needs, promoting their academic, social, and emotional development. They develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), modify curricula, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive support for each student. This role requires a professional educator license with special education endorsement and involves working full-time in a school setting.

Onward Search Education is a specialized education staffing and talent solutions company that helps educators, therapists, and school health professionals find top jobs with the nation's top schools. We are seeking a compassionate and committed Special Education Teacher to join an exceptional school team in Lake County, IL for the 2025-2026 school year.

This is an exciting opportunity to support students with diverse learning needs. You’ll play a key role in helping students grow academically, socially, and emotionally while working within a supportive and collaborative school environment.

Location: In-person (no hybrid or remote options)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, full-time school schedule

Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 35 hours per week

Grade Level: Various

Position Details:

• Support students with diverse learning needs by differentiating instruction to meet their individual educational goals.

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), modify curriculum, and track student progress.

• Provide individualized instruction to cultivate academic, social, and emotional growth while managing student behavior and fostering inclusion.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including general education teachers, support staff, and families to ensure a cohesive approach to student learning.

Responsibilities:

• Support students with diverse learning needs by differentiating instruction to meet their individual educational goals.

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs), modify curriculum, and track student progress.

• Provide individualized instruction to cultivate academic, social, and emotional growth while managing student behavior and fostering inclusion.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including general education teachers, support staff, and families to ensure a cohesive approach to student learning.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Special Education, or related field.

• Special Education Teaching Certification in the state of IL.

• Professional Educator License (PEL) with Special Education Endorsement.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits package.

• Guaranteed weekly hours.

• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.

• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.

• Ongoing communication and advocacy throughout your placement.

• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Why Apply: If you’re passionate about creating positive change and supporting students’ success, this is the opportunity for you! Work alongside a dedicated team of educators and support staff, helping students reach their full potential.

Ready to join us? Apply today – we can’t wait to hear from you!

Employer Details:

• • Onward Search is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in an employment with regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment. EOE/M/F/D/V/SO.

• • In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.

• • Onward Search is unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp or Independent Contractor arrangements at this time. All freelancers will be paid as W2 employees.

• • Onward Search offers medical, dental, vision benefits, as well as a 401k program, for all eligible full-time temporary assignments.

• • Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

• • Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology. Our clients are continuously turning to us to fill their open positions. Therefore, there is no application deadline for this position, as we are seeking candidates for this type of role across all our clients on an ongoing basis.

Keywords:

special education, Individualized Education Plan, IEP development, student support, inclusive education, differentiated instruction, academic growth, social-emotional learning, behavior management, student collaboration

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Freelance, Local area, Remote work, Monday to Friday,

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