Top 29 Transition lbs1 teacher Jobs in Des Plaines, Il

Special Education Teacher (Academy Grand)
UCAN —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 - $68,000 a year
- Classroom
- High school
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Virtual Special Education Teacher *REPORTS IN PERSON*
Parkland Preparatory Academy —Morton Grove, IL
- From $56,383 a year
- Full-time
- High school
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Transition LBS1 Teacher
School of Expressive Arts and Learning —Elgin, IL
- From $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Special Education Teacher
Black Bear Academy —Chicago, IL
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Special Education Teacher | Maywood, Illinois
Soliant —Maywood, IL
- $40 - $54 an hour
- Contract
- School experience
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Dental insurance
- 401(k)
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Individual Education Plan Coordinator - Part Time
The Thresholds —Chicago, IL
- $32 - $38 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- 403(b) matching
- Mileage reimbursement
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Open Rank Professor, Undergraduate Special Education
National Louis University —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Research
- Master's degree
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
School Administrator
Helping Hand —Countryside, IL
- $85,000 - $92,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- School experience
- Mid-level
- Office
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Special Education Teacher
Turning Pointe Autism Foundation —Naperville, IL
- $50,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Teaching Certification
- Health savings account
- Disability insurance
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Special Education Coordinator/Instructional Coach
Bellwood School District 88 —Melrose Park, IL
- $47,000 - $61,750 a year
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
Facilitator
Giant Steps Illinois Inc —Lisle, IL
- $66,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Writing skills
- Pass drug screening
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Special Education Teacher
The Thresholds —Chicago, IL
- $64,000 - $75,000 a year
- No weekends
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Case Manager, Citywide Assessment Team
Chicago Public Schools —Chicago, IL
- Bilingual
- School experience
- Writing skills
- Wellness program
- Disability insurance
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2026 - 2027 Career Center LBS1 Special Education Teacher/Case Manager
The Cove School —Northbrook, IL
- $50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Management
- Bachelor of Science
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Special Education Transition Teacher
The Menta Education Group —Chicago, IL
- $59,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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Special Education Teacher
UCAN (Uhlich Children's Advantage Network) —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Bachelor's degree
- Entry level
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Special Education Case Manager SY 26-27
ACE Amandla Charter High School —Chicago, IL
- School experience
- High school
- Mid-level
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
Special Education Teacher (Academy South)
UCAN —Chicago, IL
- $65,000 - $68,000 a year
- Classroom
- High school
- Mid-level
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Special Education Teacher (Academy Grand)
UCAN —Chicago, IL
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School of Expressive Arts and Learning —Elgin, IL
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Special Education Teacher (Academy Grand)

UCAN -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

$65,000 - $68,000 a year

Benefits

Health savings account
AD&D insurance
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Classroom Teaching
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Position Title: Special Education Teacher

Department: UCAN Academy and High School

Reports to: Academy Grand Principal

About the Program:

Comprised of two campuses in the Humboldt Park and Auburn-Gresham communities, the UCAN Academy is an innovative kindergarten - 12th grade, year-round therapeutic day school. Collectively, the multi-accredited schools make up the one of the largest and most recognized therapeutic day school operations in Chicago. Students come from diverse and distinct backgrounds and have experienced difficulties in public or private school settings. Each youth has a unique set of needs that are met through the development and monitoring of their Individualized Education Plan. They are enrolled from Chicago Public Schools and several suburban districts, and many have become discouraged about learning. Our goal is to help them to see schooling in a positive light and to reach their highest potential. Our small class sizes of 10 students with a 5:1 student to staff ratio are geared to small teaching sessions and equipped to meet students' individual learning needs.

Position Summary:
Under the direction of the Principal, the Teacher works with a group of students, employing specific training skills to conduct special educational activities.

Essential Responsibilities:

Developing Individual Education Programs

Develops and implements curriculum to meet physical, emotional and creative needs of students in an environment where they feel safe, valued and respected.
Plans specific educational and developmental activities and a schedule of activities within program outline - appropriate to the age level of the assigned students.
Diagnose educational needs using Kaufman method.
Develops IEP based on the student’s unique situation.
Develops IEP that identifies both short and long-term learning and behavioral goals.
Creates classroom lesson plans in accordance with students’ IEPs.

Instructional Effectiveness

Uses educational/therapeutic materials and methods, and plans for their appropriate use to promote the social, intellectual, emotional and physical growth of the assigned students.
Establishes learning objectives and uses pre-planning and classroom teaching to accomplish those objectives.
Involves all students by utilizing a variety of educational methods to meet students’ individual learning styles.
Explains directions and models desired student performance.
Monitors student progress and adjusts instruction based on that progress.
Establishes closure by summarizing content and fits into context what has been taught.
Selects, maintains and inventories educational supplies, and controls utilization of equipment and materials.

Promotes Orderly Behavior

Promotes orderly behavior throughout the school and clearly defines expected student behavior by encouraging positive behavior and controlling negative behavior.
Uses appropriate therapeutic methods to promote the social and emotional growth of the students.
Remains calm at all times and uses appropriate language with students and coworkers.
Maintains orderly behavior during class, class transitions and meal breaks.
Is able to contain children using Therapeutic Crisis Intervention.
Utilizes Crisis Intervention staff appropriately.

Building Relationships and Networks

Maintains relations with casework/social work staff and supports and encourages students to achieve a strengthening of the total agency relationship.
Establishes rapport with students and parents.
Establishes and maintains positive working relationships with coworkers and all agency personnel.
Actively listens to others and their points of view.
Maintains regular contact with parents by making a minimum of one phone call per month to each parent.
Keeps parents regularly informed about their child’s progress and areas for improvement.
Builds to strengthen the relationship between the school and parents.

Documentation

Prepares a documented lesson plan and emergency lesson plan for each school day.
Keeps appropriate individual records, attendance records, and student assessments as designated.
Produces an IEP annual report for each student in a timely manner and in a format consistent with school requirements.
Maintains a current and up-to-date parent log and in a format consistent with school requirements.
Completes student report cards in a timely manner and in a format consistent with school requirements.
Observes functioning of students and keeps appropriate individual records, attendance records, and student assessments as designated; prepares, distributes and grades examinations.

Outside Staffing's

Attends and participates in outside staffing's to meet the educational needs of the students.
Completes required paperwork for all staffing's.
Arrives at staffing's prepared and on time.
Works cooperatively with the other members of the educational team.
Stays focused and on task in order to complete goals.

Education/Job Experience/Certification:

Type 10 (ED/BD), LBS1 Unlimited or LBS1 Limited Certification.
Experience in and ability to teach all subject matter in a self-contained environment.

At UCAN, we prioritize the health and well-being of our team, as it is essential to our mission of serving the community. Our competitive benefits package is designed to help you and your family thrive. Below, you'll find a comprehensive list of the benefits we offer.

Benefits You Can Choose From:

Medical
Dental
Vision
Voluntary Life Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Accident Coverage
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
Retirement Plan (401k)
Tuition Reimbursement

Benefits Provided at No Cost to You:

Group Life and AD&D Insurance
Group Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

UCAN is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages candidates with lived experience and diverse backgrounds to apply.

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