Special Education Teacher (SPED) - Illinois School Based

Job Description

Job Description

Company: Princeton Staffing Solutions

Contract Type: W2 – Local or Travel

Location: Jacksonville, IL

Assignment Dates: ASAP for school year 2025-26

Hours Per Week: In-person 35 hours a week

Student Age Range: Early Childhood

Experience Required: Preferred School

License : IL PEL required

Overview

Princeton Staffing Solutions is actively hiring a compassionate and qualified Special Education Teacher to join a supportive public school district . This W2 contract role is available for local or travel educators. Make an impact where it matters most-by helping students with diverse learning needs reach their full potential in an inclusive classroom environment.

Responsibilities

• Assess students' academic, emotional, and behavioral needs

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Programs (IEPs)

• Adapt general education curriculum and teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs

• Provide targeted instruction in individual and small-group settings

• Track and document student progress toward IEP goals

• Collaborate with general education teachers, therapists, administrators, and families

• Guide classroom aides and paraprofessionals on appropriate student support

• Participate in IEP meetings, student reviews, and interdisciplinary collaboration

• Communicate regularly with parents and guardians

• Stay current with best practices in special education through professional development

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Special Education or related field (Required)

• Valid State Teaching License (Required)

• Special Education Endorsement/Certification as required by state or district

• Strong knowledge of IEP development, instructional planning, and classroom accommodations

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Experience with diverse populations and disability categories

Why Work with Princeton Staffing Solutions?

• Referral Bonus

• Premium Pay Packages – We aim to match or exceed any fair market offer

• Weekly Direct Deposit

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance – PPO & HMO plans with broad coverage

• 401(k) Retirement Plan

• Licensure Reimbursement

• CEU Reimbursement

• Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities

• Nationwide Openings – In-person, hybrid, and tele-instructional roles

• Dedicated Recruiters with school-based staffing expertise

• Clinical Support Team to ensure a smooth placement and ongoing development

About Princeton Staffing Solutions

Founded in 2016, Princeton Staffing Solutions (PSS) specializes in placing top-tier Special Education and Student Support professionals across public, charter, and special school settings. Our team proudly serves children from Birth through 21 years with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Learning Disabilities, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Developmental Delays, and more.

We believe in a relationship-first approach, characterized by transparent, respectful, and consistent communication, because you deserve to be treated like the vital professional you are. We recognize that the heart of our mission is you, the educator, and the impact you have on students' lives every day.

Let Princeton Staffing Solutions help you take the next step in your career while supporting the students who need you most.