Special Education Teacher

Cunningham Children‘s Home
Rossville, IL
$7,500 Sign-On Bonus for Licensed Special Education Teachers!

Pay Range: $48,380 to $92,135

About Us
Circle Academy, a therapeutic special education school serving students in grades K12, is currently seeking two qualified Special Education Teachers to join our team. Our private schools prepare and empower each student for successful experiences in school, at home, and in the community by providing a structured, nurturing, and therapeutic learning environment. We have locations in Urbana and Rossville, IL, and are currently hiring for our Rossville location.

We are looking for dedicated Special Education Teachers who are passionate about providing individualized instruction and fostering academic, social, and emotional growth in students.

Position Overview
The Special Education Teacher is responsible for establishing a learning environment that provides the highest quality of academic instruction while integrating Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health stability. Work with small class sizes in a supportive and positive environment alongside classroom support staff. State of Illinois LBS1 certificate required.

We offer great benefits, including a 401(k) retirement plan with agency contribution and match, and opportunities for professional growth and personal fulfillment. Salary is based on education and experience. We are committed to the values of spirituality, teamwork, integrity, and respect.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and deliver individualized academic instruction to students with diverse learning needs as a Special Education Teacher .

  • Integrate Social Emotional Learning (SEL) and mental health strategies into the curriculum.

  • Foster a supportive classroom environment where students can thrive academically and emotionally.

  • Collaborate with classroom support staff and other educational professionals to ensure students success.

  • Establish clear and effective communication with families, school leadership, and support staff.

  • Monitor student progress and adjust instructional methods as necessary.

  • Create and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students, ensuring they meet educational and behavioral goals.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelors degree in Special Education or related field (required).

  • Certification: Valid Illinois LBS1 certification (required).

  • Experience: Previous experience working with children in a therapeutic or special education setting is preferred.

What We Offer

  • Competitive salary based on education and experience ($48,380 - $92,135 per year).

  • Small class sizes: 10 or fewer students per class.

  • Additional support staff: Two additional support staff (Paraeducator and Teaching Assistant) in every classroom.

  • Tuition Assistance: Support for obtaining LBS1 Certification or Special Education Certification.

  • Relocation Assistance: Available up to $2,500.

  • Summer Income: Opportunity to earn additional income over the summer (31 days at $35/hour).

  • State-of-the-art facilities
    Additionally, Cunningham Childrenā€˜s Home is a qualified employer under the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program .

Benefits

  • 401(k)

  • 401(k) matching

  • Dental insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Flexible spending account

  • Health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Referral program

  • Relocation assistance

  • Vision insurance
Posted 2026-06-09

Recommended Jobs

Student Attendance Specialist

North Cook Intermediate Service Center & Regional Office of Education
Des Plaines, IL

Position Title: Student Attendance Liaison Description: This is a full-time, year-round, student support position working for the North Cook Regional Office of Education/Intermediate Service C…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-23

Interventional Cardiologist - 4089

Med Source Consultants
Chicago, IL

Interventional Cardiologist – 4089 Interventional Cardiologist ? Busy Hospital-Employed Practice *Seeking a Board-Certified Interventional Cardiologist to join a busy, well-established cardiology…

View Details
Posted 2026-01-14

Locum Tenens Family Practice Physician Is Wanted in IL

Confidential
Robinson, IL

Get in touch with a Weatherby consultant today to learn more about this and other opportunities available now. ~ Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm ~18 - 20 patients per day ~ Inpatient pediatrics exp…

View Details
Posted 2026-06-06

Production Order Coordinator

Big Bolt
Bloomingdale, IL

Position Overview: Now Hiring: Production Order Coordinator Keep Operations Moving at a High-Performance Manufacturing Leader Location: Bloomingdale, IL Schedule: Full-Time | Monday–F…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-27

Travel Nurse RN - Medical-Surgical - $2,200 to $2,448 per week in Springfield, IL

TravelNurseSource
Springfield, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Medical-Surgical Location: Springfield, IL Agency: IMCS Group Inc Pay: $2,200 to $2,448 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Du…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-21

Restaurant Manager

The Turf Room
North Aurora, IL

Job Description Job Description 2--5 years experience, floor manager, fast paced, high energy restaurant, looking for motivated individual. liquor ordering, beer ordering, inventory, nighlty labor…

View Details
Posted 2026-03-27

Executive Administrative Assistant

LaSalle Network
Chicago, IL

LaSalle Network is hiring on behalf of one of our leading clients in the investment management space for an Executive Administrative Assistant who will be central to providing elevated administrative…

View Details
Posted 2026-04-17

Travel Nurse RN - Stepdown - $2,399 per week in Rock Island, IL

Lancesoft Inc
Rock Island, IL

Registered Nurse (RN) | Stepdown Location: Rock Island, IL Agency: Lancesoft Inc Pay: $2,399 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-21

Construction Supervisor

CB&I
Plainfield, IL

Company Overview: CB&I delivers integrated storage and asset‑management solutions that help customers operate safely, reliably, and efficiently across the lifecycle of their facilities. Through our t…

View Details
Posted 2026-05-15

Sr. Data Scientist

Addison Group
Chicago, IL

Position Title: Senior Data Scientist Remote/Onsite : Remote Contract Pay: $85/hr - $100/hr Job Description:  The Senior Data Scientist will design and implement AI, Machine Learning, …

View Details
Posted 2026-06-09