Job Description

Special Education Teacher – Self-Contained Autism Program 

Position Title: Special Education Teacher – Self-Contained Program

Assignment Dates: November 6, 2026 – End of School Year

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 3:15 PM (Daily Hours: 7 hours, 15 minutes; Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 36.25)

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Special Education Teacher for a maternity leave coverage opportunity at an elementary school in Elmhurst, IL.

This role involves managing a self-contained autism program tailored for a small group of 3rd through 5th-grade students (estimated caseload of 9 students). We are looking for an educator with strong classroom management skills, previous self-contained experience, and a passion for supporting exceptional learners.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct Instruction & Classroom Management: Deliver specialized academic, behavioral, and functional life-skills instruction within a self-contained classroom environment for students in grades 3–5.

• IEP Management: Develop, monitor, and implement student Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), tracking progress and ensuring compliance with state and district benchmarks.

• Autism Support: Implement structured teaching methodologies, sensory-informed strategies, and evidence-based interventions tailored for students with autism spectrum disorder.

• Collaboration: Work closely with paraprofessionals, related service providers, school administration, and parents to maintain a supportive, safe, and structured learning environment.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Licensure: Must hold a valid Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS-I) endorsement/credential in the State of Illinois.

• Experience: Prior experience teaching in a self-contained special education classroom (specifically with autism programs) is required.

• Availability: Able to commit to an in-person assignment starting November 6, 2026, through the end of the school year.