Hyde Park Day School·Chicago, Illinois
The Special Education Teacher will provide specialized instruction to students with learning disabilities in a 5:1 student-to-teacher ratio. They are responsible for implementing academic remediation, developing compensatory strategies, and providing appropriate accommodations to support student success.
ABOUT Hyde Park Day School Hyde Park Day School is a full-day school program that offers specialized, educational curriculum for students, ages 6 to 15, with moderate to severe learning disabilities and who have average to above average intelligence. Hyde Park Day School has campuses throughout the Chicago area including Hyde Park/Woodlawn, Northfield, and Lemont.
The Hyde Park Day School Chicago Campus is seeking to hire a full-time Special Education Teacher to play a vital role in our students' academic success. This position offers a competitive salary of $45,000 to $72,000 per year depending on experience. If this sounds like the perfect teaching opportunity for you, apply today!
We offer comprehensive benefits for regular full-time employees. The benefit package includes: medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance, company-paid basic life and AD&D insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan with Roth option, FSA, HSA, an employee assistance program, 529 college savings program, and tuition assistance.
We are confident that you will find our school to be a child-centered and extensively rewarding place to work. We highly value our talented staff of educators and clinicians who work together to achieve a singular academic experience for the students in our care. This is why we offer top pay, generous benefits, and a supportive work environment.
Are you passionate, patient, and committed to providing a meaningful and engaging classroom? Have you been searching for a teaching position where you can make a difference? If so, you may be perfect for this position!
Are you ready to join our team?
If you feel that you would be right for this position as a Special Education Teacher, please fill out our initial 3-minute, mobile-friendly application. We look forward to meeting you!
Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree and possess LBS1 certification. Experience in elementary education or a core content area in secondary education is required.
Market context
Illinois schools continue to need special education teachers, especially in Chicago where districts often compete for candidates with the right licensure and classroom experience. This role is competitive because it requires a Master’s Degree, an LBS1 endorsement, and an Illinois PEL, plus experience with neurodiverse students and the ability to lift 35 lbs. Review the posted responsibilities closely and confirm your credentials match before applying; the job requirements and benefits here are AI-summarized from the original description, saving you research time.