Special Education Teacher (Waukegan)

Up to $2500 Placement & Completion Bonus | 26/27 School Year | $45-$50/hour | Full-Time | North Chicago, IL | LBS1 PEL Required

About the Role:

Lead a special education classroom serving students with diverse learning needs. You'll develop and implement IEPs, manage classroom behavior using PBIS, supervise paraprofessionals, and collaborate with families and staff to support each student's academic and social growth. This role combines instructional leadership with hands-on teaching in a supportive, mission-driven environment.

Why Join Us:

· CEU/license reimbursement and tuition assistance

· Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k)

· Paid sick leave, holidays, and vacation

· Ongoing professional development opportunities

What You'll Do:

· Develop lesson plans with accommodations aligned to IEP goals and state standards

· Adapt general education curriculum to meet individual student needs

· Implement and manage classroom PBIS program, including behavior tracking and parent communication

· Supervise and direct paraprofessionals assigned to your classroom

· Attend and lead IEP meetings; write updates and maintain compliant documentation

· Conduct assessments and track student progress toward IEP goals

· Collaborate with related service providers, families, and outside agencies

· Support implementation of assistive technology and augmentative communication devices

What We're Looking For:

Must Have:

· Valid Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist (LBS) endorsement issued by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)

· Bachelor's degree (Master's degree in Special Education strongly preferred)

· DOJ/FBI Live Scan background and TB clearance, as applicable by state

Preferred:

· 2–5 years working with students with learning and/or social-emotional needs

· Experience implementing curriculum and behavior interventions

· Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

· Proficiency with IEP documentation systems

About Point Quest Group: Point Quest Group is a leading national provider of special education services, partnering with 350+ school districts to help students with unique needs thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Everything we do starts with one unwavering commitment: students first.

Guided by a growth mindset, courageous leadership, and a deep culture of collaboration, fun, and determination, our teams show up every day ready to do whatever it takes for the students we serve. Through in-district services, therapeutic day schools, and specialized staffing, we deliver the personalized support every student needs — and deserves — to succeed.

Physical Demands:

• Environment : Occasional exposure to dust, pollen, and fumes.
• Activity : Frequent engagement in tasks such as reaching, handling, standing, walking, and lifting items up to 50 lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Sensory : Ability to perform essential job functions with or without assistive devices or accommodations, including working in moderate to high noise levels.

PQI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all qualified applicants regardless of race, gender, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other classification protected by law.

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