Job detail
Special Education Teacher
Atlantis Academy
FULL_TIME
Posted 4/10/2026
Location
Waterman, Illinois
Salary
$55,000 - $80,000 / YEAR
Core responsibilities
The special education teacher leads the instructional process for elementary students with ieps by designing personalized learning experiences and delivering targeted instruction. They are responsible for maintaining a safe, inclusive classroom environment while tracking student progress and collaborating with parents and staff.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold at least a bachelor's degree in education or a related field and possess or be in the process of obtaining illinois pel and lbs1 credentials. Prior experience in special education, curriculum development, and working with students with behavioral needs is required.
bachelor degreeCommunicationProblem SolvingCollaborationClassroom ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentConflict ResolutionBehavioral HealthInstructional TechnologyData DocumentationInstructional DesignCrisis ManagementDifferentiated InstructionStudent AssessmentSpecial EducationIndividualized Education Plans (IEP)Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
Benefits
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Paid Holiday Schedule
- 401k Retirement Saving Plan
- Legal Services Insurance
- Company Paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Company Paid Employee Assistance Program
- Pet Health Insurance
- Perks at Work Employee Discount Program
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans
- 24/7 Nurse Line
- Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program
- Personal Protection Insurance Plans
- Free Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions
- Accrual-based Paid Time Off
- Free Health Advocacy Services
- Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy