Special Education Teacher

Onward 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're partnering with an exceptional school district in Cook County, IL searching for a compassionate Special Education Teacher to join a fantastic academic team for the 2026-2027 school year.

In this role, you will support young learners by collaborating closely with teachers, providing individualized and small-group support, and implementing evidence-based learning strategies. You will help foster engagement, skill development, and an inclusive learning environment that supports students with diverse learning needs.

Position Details:

• Location: Onsite in Cook County, IL
• Guaranteed Hours: 37.5 hours weekly
• Start Date: ASAP
• End date: 5/21/2027
• Elementary 1 Resource & 1 Self Contained
  

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) and grade-appropriate learning goals, adapt curriculum materials, and monitor academic and behavioral progress for elementary and middle school-aged students with diverse learning needs.
• Support students in accessing elementary-specific content-area instruction by collaborating with classroom teachers and delivering differentiated, standards aligned strategies.
• Use data-informed assessments, progress monitoring tools, and evidence-based instructional practices to promote skill development, engagement, and readiness for increasingly independent learning.
• Provide individualized, small-group, and in-class support to strengthen academic, social, emotional, and behavioral skills while promoting inclusion, positive participation, and successful access to general education settings.
• Create a structured, supportive classroom environment that fosters independence, self-regulation, responsible decision-making, effective communication, and productive peer interactions.
• Collaborate closely with general education teachers, related service providers, administrators, and families to ensure consistent implementation of supports, accommodations, and communication across home and school.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Education, Special Education, or related field.
• Professional Educator License (PEL) with Special Education Endorsement in the state of Illinois.
• Prior experience supporting students with diverse learning needs in special education or inclusive classroom settings; experience working with elementary or middle school-aged students preferred.

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!

• • 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.