Special Education Teacher for Autism Elementary/Middle School classroom - ESY or Fall start! $250...

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At Elim, we care for our staff intentionally—so they can thrive professionally, personally, and spiritually. You’ll join a team that lifts each other up, celebrates often, and creates a workplace filled with purpose and joy.

From daily encouragement to fun moments—like ice cream trucks, painting parties, and a full Thanksgiving feast—you’ll feel what it’s like to be part of a community that truly values you.

What You’ll Do as an Autism Special Education Teacher

You’ll make a lasting difference every single day by:
• Design and deliver highly structured, individualized instruction tailored to each student’s needs
• Implement and monitor IEP goals focused on communication, social interaction, behavior, and daily living skills
• Use evidence-based practices such as visual supports, task analysis, prompting strategies, and reinforcement systems
• Support students with complex sensory, behavioral, and communication needs, including nonverbal learners
• Collect and analyze student data to guide instruction and measure progress
• Develop and implement behavior intervention strategies in collaboration with related service providers
• Create predictable routines and structured environments that promote student success
• Lead, coach, and collaborate with paraprofessionals to ensure consistency and effectiveness in the classroom
• Partner with families and multidisciplinary teams to support each student holistically

What Makes This Work Meaningful

At Elim, our mission is clear: to ensure children and adults with disabilities are empowered to connect, engage, and thrive. We believe every individual has God-given value and purpose—and as a teacher, you help bring that to life each day. This is work that matters. Work that stays with you. Work that changes lives—including your own.

Position Details

Schedule
Monday–Friday | 8:15 AM–3:15 PM
Includes a 6-week Extended School Year program (built into salary)

Salary
$69,754.89–$92,718 (based on experience and education)
$2,500 sign-on bonus

Benefits That Support You
• Free unlimited virtual counseling (BetterHelp)
• Lifestyle Spending Account
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match

What is needed
• LBS1 certification (or nearing completion by summer)
• Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) (or nearing completion by summer)

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re looking for more than a teaching job - if you’re looking for purpose, community, and the opportunity to truly make a difference—we’d love to meet you.

Apply today: https://www.elimcs.org/careers/