Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Ampersand Therapy

• $114K — $136K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 and Early Childhood endorsements
  • Fingerprinting and background check required
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
  • Passion for inclusive education
  • New graduates welcome - mentorship and training provided

Responsibilities

  • Provide academic support to students with IEPs in a resource setting
  • Develop and implement tailored instructional strategies
  • Attend IEP meetings and collaborate with school teams
  • Maintain accurate documentation of student progress
  • Participate in staff meetings and school-wide initiatives

Benefits

  • Paid sick leave
  • Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Reimbursement for licensing, CEUs, and other professional costs
  • Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate
  • W-2 employment
  • General and professional liability insurance
  • Referral bonuses
  • No non-compete clauses
  • Paid volunteer time and donation matching for charities
Full Job Description
Job Title:
Early Childhood Special Education Teacher

Pay Range:

$55-65/hour

Job Description:



Ampersand Therapy is hiring a dedicated Early ChildhoodSpecial Education Teacher for a long-term coverage position for the 2026-2027 school year in La Grange, IL.

Position Details

Schedule: Full-Time, Monday - Friday
Start Date: ASAP until 03/05/2027
Location: Preschool Program with La Grange School District 102
Role Type: Long-term Coverage Early Childhood Special Education Teacher
Role Details: Ages 3-5
Service Area: Instructional support, IEP collaboration, progress monitoring

Your Key Responsibilities
  • Provide academic support to students with IEPs in a resource setting
  • Develop and implement instructional strategies tailored to individual learning goals
  • Attend IEP meetings and collaborate with school teams
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation of student progress
  • Participate in staff meetings and school-wide initiatives


What We're Looking For
  • Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement and Early Childhood endorsement
  • Fingerprinting and background check required before start
  • Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
  • Passion for inclusive education and student-centered practices
  • New graduates welcome-mentorship and training provided!


Benefits & Perks (for 0.8 FTE and higher)
  • Paid sick leave
  • Healthcare benefits: medical, dental, vision
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • Reimbursement for licensing, CEUs, and other professional costs
  • Mileage reimbursement at the IRS rate
  • W-2 employment
  • General and professional liability insurance
  • Referral bonuses
  • No non-compete clauses
  • Paid volunteer time and donation matching for charities


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