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Special Education Teacher- Rockford

Date Posted: Jul 27, 2026
Yearly: USD 62000.00 - USD 90000.00

Job Detail

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    Location Rockford, Illinois, United States of America
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    Job Type: Permanent
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    Apply Before: Oct 26, 2026

Job Description

Overview

About Parkland Preparatory Academy: Apply now, read the job details by scrolling down Double check you have the necessary skills before sending an application.Parkland Preparatory Academy, one of Chicago's most innovative and dynamic therapeutic day schools, is seeking Special Education teachers with LBS-1 certification. With students ranging from age 5 to 21, Parkland employees have an opportunity to experience a multi-faceted and unique teaching environment with support and freedom to innovate. Our goal is to meet students where they are, and help them make the gains necessary to reintegrate into a less restrictive environment. Requirements/Qualifications: - Professional Educator License- LBS1 or LBS1 endorsement- Strong behavior management skills- Ability to collaborate with other professionals in a fast paced environment Duties/Responsibilities: - Implementation of standards based lesson plans- Ability to individually differentiate instruction according to IEP's- Apply effective behavior management techniques/programs- Engage students through multifaceted curricular materials- Construct legally sound IEP's- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing, with Parkland students, supervisors, coworkers, subordinates, supporting agencies, and a variety of external agencies. Job Description: - Teachers work to design instructional opportunities for students to access state learning standards, achieve IEP goals, BIP goals and transition goals.- Secondary teachers are well aware of district graduation requirements.- Teacher is able to manage the classroom environment and the various adults assigned to supporting classroom needs.- Teacher monitors students receiving related services weekly (Speech, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, etc.)- Must accept direction, adhere to policies, procedures and carry out assignments.- Must demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience, and dedication and react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.- Maintains ongoing progress records for all students assigned and communicate regularly to parents.- Demonstrates preparedness for IEP meetings through the submission of drafted documents according to supervisors timeline.- _Very important- Has the ability to support students who begin to mainstream to a less restrictive learning environment through maintaining regular contact with home school staff, District Rep. and student's parents in order to facilitate a successful permanent transition._ Benefits: - Highly competitive salary- Tuition reimbursement- Annual raise- 401k Retirement plan- Health care/Dental benefits- Life insurance- On and off campus professional development opportunities- Paid time off- Employee recognition programIf you seek to join a team of passionate educators in an environment that strives for excellence, then please forward your resume. xibtplm Join us in the passionate pursuit of educational excellence. For more information on Parkland Preparatory Academy and job openings, please visit our website at Type: Full-timeJob Type: Full-timePay: $62,000.00 - $90,000.00 per yearBenefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursementLicense/Certification: teaching license (Required)Work Location: In person

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  • Education

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Rockford, Illinois, United States of America

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