Job Description

Job Description

Onward Search 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 are currently seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for full time positions this school year at a school in Cook County, Illinois.

Details You Should Know:

• Location: In-person (no virtual or hybrid option)
• Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:05 am - 3:15 pm
• Weekly Guaranteed Hours: 32.5 hours
• Start Date: August 11, 2025
• End Date: May 23, 2026
• Caseload: True Self Contained Classroom:
  A separate classroom within a school with students with moderate to severe disabilities who benefit from a more controlled and structured environment.
  

Key Responsibilities:

• Special Education Teacher for a self-contained classroom.
• Develop and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) for students with special needs.
• Provide instruction in a variety of settings, including small group and one-on-one instruction.
• Monitor and assess students’ progress toward IEP goals and adjust instruction as needed.
• Manage classroom behavior and provide a positive, supportive learning environment.
• Maintain accurate student records and communicate progress with parents and school administrators.
• Attend and participate in meetings related to students' education, including IEP meetings.

Qualifications :

• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Special Education Endorsement & LBS1

What We Offer:

• Weekly pay
• Immediate medical benefits
• Access to a wide network of schools and districts for diverse placement options.
• Streamlined hiring process to get you started quickly.
• Personalized support from dedicated recruiting professionals.
• CEU and License Reimbursement
• Referral bonus

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!

Employer Details:

• • 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.

Job Tags

Weekly pay, Full time, Temporary work, For contractors, Freelance, Local area, Immediate start, Remote job, Monday to Friday,

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