Job detail
Special Education Teacher - Chicago
Merlin Day Academy
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/1/2026
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$65,000 - $70,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The special education teacher will design and implement individualized education plans (Ieps) to support students' academic, social, and emotional growth. Collaboration with a multidisciplinary team and caregivers is essential to maximize learning.
Requirements summary
A master's degree and learning behavior specialist 1 endorsement (Lbs1) are required, along with an illinois professional educator license (Pel). Experience working with neurodiverse students is also necessary.
postgraduate degreeTeamworkCollaborationBehavior ManagementChild DevelopmentTherapeutic InterventionsSocial GrowthEmotional GrowthSpecial EducationInstructional CoachingClassroom InstructionAcademic GrowthIndividualized Education PlansSupportive EnvironmentFamily-Centered ApproachIllinois State Learning StandardsNeurodiverse Needs
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Vision Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Health Coverage