Special Education Teacher
Navra
As a high school Special Education Teacher in Mundelein, Illinois, your days will include:
- Provide specialized instruction and support to high school students in grades 9-12 within a therapeutic day school setting.
- Lead a small classroom of up to 6 students with intensive support from paraprofessionals and related service staff.
- Support students with needs related to sensory processing, behavior, and communication.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs (IEPs) based on student needs and goals.
- Collaborate closely with paraprofessionals, related service providers, families, and school team members to support student progress.
- Create a structured, supportive learning environment that promotes student engagement, communication, independence, and success.
Job Details
- Position: Contract, ASAP - June 2027
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week
- Caseload: High school, grades 9-12; up to 6 students in a highly supported 1:1 program
- Interview: Virtual interview with a typical 24-48 hour turnaround
Successful Candidates Possess
- Active Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with LBS1 endorsement (required)
- Experience supporting students with sensory, behavioral, and communication needs preferred
- Ability to collaborate effectively with paraprofessionals and related service staff
- The ability to work in the U.S. without a sponsor
- Note: New graduates may be considered with the appropriate Illinois licensure
Why Navra?
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with year-round coverage options available for eligible contracted staff.
- Supportive School Environment: Receive ongoing support from both the Navra team and school faculty, ensuring you always have a strong network behind you.
- Professional Growth: Access continuous training, professional development opportunities, and career advancement resources.
- Additional Perks:
- Weekly pay
- Licensure reimbursement (where applicable)
- Employee referral bonus program
At Navra, we believe great schools start with great people. As a boutique education staffing firm with more than 20 years of experience serving school districts nationwide, we specialize exclusively in connecting passionate school-based professionals with meaningful opportunities.
When you work with Navra, you're more than just a placement, you become part of a team that is committed to your success. From your first conversation through the duration of your assignment, you'll have a dedicated support team advocating for you every step of the way.
We're proud to build lasting relationships, support rewarding careers, and help make a difference in the lives of students every day.
Teacher - Head Start (Greensboro)
Maryland Rural Development Corporation
The Maryland Rural Development Corporation (MRDC) is a private non-profit organization that provides services in response to the needs of rural, low-income households and communities. MRDC serves as Caroline, Cecil, and Kent Counties’ official Community Action Agency.
The Head Start Teacher develops and implements individual education plans for children, which help them to develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. The teacher works collaboratively with the Site Supervisor and MRDC team.
Typical Duties:
- Implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for preschool children per guidance from the Education Coordinator, the ECE Specialist, and other leaders, individualizing instruction as necessary
- Perform the functions with a understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards
- Refer children suspected of having special needs or challenging behavior to appropriate staff
- Implement behavior plans and IEPs designed with the team, families, schools, and mental health professionals, putting an emphasis on creating the least restrictive environment possible
- Guide and facilitate activities of the children, including: daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom
- Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children
- Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child's work, and a developmental assessment, completed as per designated procedure
- Foster a positive learning atmosphere that encourages creativity, curiosity, and exploration
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
- Supervise children at all times and implement positive behavior management strategies
- Attend training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings to enhance professional skills
- Assure that files are complete, accurate, and confidentially maintained
- Thinks, concentrates, and positively interacts with others
- Comes to work promptly every day
- Works under stress and meets all deadlines
- OTHER DUTIES: (Duties listed are not intended to be all inclusive nor limit duties that might reasonably be assigned.) Performs related work as required or assigned by the Site Supervisor, Director, or Deputy Director
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Educations, or related field
- Demonstrated success in accomplishing tasks as outlined above
- Must pass criminal background check in MD and surrounding states.
- At least one year of early childhood classroom teaching experience preferred.
- Experience working with children preferred
Required Skills/Qualifications
- Knowledge of early childhood development principles
- Strong classroom management skills
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities
- Cultural competency and the ability to work with diverse families
Physical Demand/Working Environment:
- Classroom setting with young children (ages 3-5)
- Occasional home visits or community engagement activities
- Position requires significant periods of standing, walking, kneeling, sitting on the floor or crouching and is performed in a typical school environment
- May at times require lifting 25lbs – 50lbs
Terms of Employment:
- Eleven (11) month position; subject to change to meet the demands of the center and the MRDC organization
Salary is based on Education and Experience: $26.54 - $30.38 per hour
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Short Term Disability
- Training & Development
5th through 8th Grade Special Education Teacher (Cresskill, NJ Area)
Kreyco
Kreyco (formerly known as Language Learning Network) is a nationwide organization that specializes in preK-12 education. We support students of all kinds by building strong partnerships between schools and teachers. As we continue to grow, we are looking to connect with passionate, qualified, and dedicated teachers who may be interested in joining our team! We ensure that all of its teachers have everything that they need to be successful in the classroom. This includes providing a comprehensive curriculum, coaching and mentorship, and professional development at no cost.
We have an on-site, Middle School Special Education teaching opportunity available for the 2026-2027 school year. Payment varies and depends on your teaching project, ranging from $400 to $1,100 weekly. Our payment structure also includes holidays and school breaks.
Kreyco teachers are qualified, passionate, and dedicated. Our teachers may come from diverse backgrounds and have work experience in a wide range of careers, but they all share a common goal: having a positive impact on student learning, growth, and development. We welcome teachers with or without certification and assist them in obtaining certification while they teach!
Job Summary
- Job location: in person
- Schedule: M-F, daytime teaching hours only, no night or weekend classes
- Employment type: 1099 independent contractor
You can learn more about Kreyco and what it is like to work with us by following this link to watch a short video:
Kreyco is hiring!
If what we have shared resonates with you, Kreyco may be your new professional home. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Reside in the US and within commutable distance to school
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to commute
- Complete background check
Benefits
- Professional development
- Individualized coaching
K-12 Substitute SPED Teacher Needed
Kreyco
Kreyco (formerly known as Language Learning Network) is a nationwide organization that specializes in preK-12 education. We support students of all kinds by building strong partnerships between schools and teachers. As we continue to grow, we are looking to connect with passionate, qualified, and dedicated teachers who may be interested in joining our team! We ensure that all of its teachers have everything that they need to be successful in the classroom. This includes providing a comprehensive curriculum, coaching and mentorship, and professional development at no cost.
We have multiple on-site, K-12th grade substitute SPED teaching opportunities available for the 2026-2027 school year. Payment varies and depends on your teaching project, ranging from $400 to $1,100 weekly. Our payment structure also includes holidays and school breaks.
Kreyco teachers are qualified, passionate, and dedicated. Our teachers may come from diverse backgrounds and have work experience in a wide range of careers, but they all share a common goal: having a positive impact on student learning, growth, and development. We welcome teachers with or without certification and assist them in obtaining certification while they teach!
Job Summary
- Job location: in person
- Schedule: M-F, daytime teaching hours only, no night or weekend classes
- Employment type: 1099 independent contractor
You can learn more about Kreyco and what it is like to work with us by following this link to watch a short video:
Kreyco is hiring!
If what we have shared resonates with you, Kreyco may be your new professional home. We look forward to hearing from you soon!
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree
- Reside in the US and within commutable distance to school
- Authorized to work in the United States
- Ability to commute
- Complete background check
Benefits
- Professional development
- Individualized coaching
Substitute Teacher
St. Catherine's School
The Substitute Teacher is an educational professional who replaces regular teachers for a short period of time (e.g. a week, or month) or longer in certain cases. The Substitute Teacher will ensure the lesson plan is followed and the classroom is managed according to the standards of the division and school. The Substitute Teacher should seek to establish and maintain positive relationships with parents and other faculty/staff members; seek to collaborate effectively with other faculty/staff members; and endeavor to support the school’s mission and core values. She or he will help to run classes smoothly and promote an effective learning environment .St. Catherine’s maintains a list of approved substitutes in each division. To apply please use the link listed below.
Pay: The rate of payment for substitute teaching is $120.00 per day for a full day and $80.00 for a half day.
Specific duties of this job include, but are not limited to:
- Study and follow the established curriculum and lesson plan as provided by the permanent teacher or Division Director
- Apply various teaching techniques (including interactive methods) to encourage participation of students
- Prepare educational materials, such as notes, exercises and additional resources
- Assign classroom work and homework as appropriate
- Take attendance according to School policy
- Grade students’ assignments and provide constructive feedback
- Keep track of students’ progress and document information useful to the permanent teacher
- Report any incidents regarding students’ behavior in and out of the classroom
- Maintain neat, clean and safe class environment for students
- Support Division and School through other assigned duties on a daily basis
- Supervising students in out-of-classroom activities during the school day
- Participating in curriculum development programs as required
- Participating in faculty committees and mentoring student activities as required
- Attending after school activities and events as required
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in related field from accredited university
- A minimum of three to five years of teaching experience or commensurate experience
- Demonstrated proficiency with integrating technology into the classroom (e.g., Microsoft Office, SMARTBoard, etc.)
- Proven adaptability to new and evolving technology, ability to demonstrate innovation and vision related to the efficient processing of information related to this role
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this position, the employee is required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to manipulate, handle and feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; talk and hear; engage in moderately strenuous physical activity both indoors and out; and smell. The employee may occasionally lift or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Ability to become CPR and First Aid Certified.
TRAVEL
Occasional overnight and out-of-area travel may also be required for special events.
Note: This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work to be performed by employees within this classification. This position description should not be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required or assigned to an employee in this position. Nothing contained in this position description restricts St. Catherine’s School’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.
CONDITIONAL OFFERS
An offer of employment for this position is contingent upon the applicant’s right to work in the United States, authorization for and completion of successful background checks as may be requested by the school or required by law.
Benefits
Benefits are not offered for this position.
Special Education Teacher
Navra
Location: Centreville, MD
Pay Rate: $44–$50/hour based on experience
At Navra, we believe great schools start with great people. We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Special Education Teacher to join a school-based team in Centreville, MD.
As a School-Based Special Education Teacher, Your Days Will Include:-
Develop, implement, and monitor individualized education programs (IEPs) based on each student’s academic, behavioral, social-emotional, and functional needs.
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Deliver differentiated and specially designed instruction to support students with a variety of learning needs.
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Provide instruction across classroom settings, including inclusion, resource, and self-contained environments.
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Implement accommodations, modifications, behavioral supports, and instructional strategies outlined in student IEPs.
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Monitor student progress, collect and analyze data, and adjust instructional strategies and interventions as needed.
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Collaborate with general education teachers, paraprofessionals, related service providers, administrators, and families.
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Participate in IEP meetings, evaluations, eligibility meetings, and multidisciplinary team discussions.
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Maintain accurate student records, progress reports, and documentation while ensuring compliance with IDEA and applicable school and state requirements.
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Position: Contract position with option to renew
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Setting: School-based
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Location: Centreville, MD
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Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday
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Pay: $44–$50/hour based on experience
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Schedule: Follows the school calendar
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Special Education, Education, or a related field
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Active or eligible Maryland teaching certification appropriate for the assignment
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Previous experience working with students with disabilities in a school setting preferred
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Knowledge of IEP development, implementation, progress monitoring, and special education compliance
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Ability to differentiate instruction and support a variety of academic, behavioral, and developmental needs
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Strong classroom management, communication, organization, and collaboration skills
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New graduates and early-career educators are encouraged to apply
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Ability to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
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Competitive Pay: $44–$50/hour based on experience
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Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with year-round coverage options available for eligible contracted staff.
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Supportive School Environment: Receive ongoing support from both the Navra team and school faculty.
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Professional Growth: Access continuous training, professional development opportunities, and career advancement resources.
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Additional Perks:
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Weekly pay
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Licensure reimbursement where applicable
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Employee referral bonus program
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At Navra, we believe great schools start with great people. As a boutique education staffing firm with more than 20 years of experience serving school districts nationwide, we specialize exclusively in connecting passionate school-based professionals with meaningful opportunities.
When you work with Navra, you’re more than just a placement—you become part of a team committed to your success from your first conversation through your entire assignment.
Interested in learning more?
Email me at (url removed) or call (phone number removed).