Special Education Teacher (LBS1 Required)
Marklund Day School is expanding and seeking highly skilled, dedicated Special Education Teachers to join our Life Skills program in Elgin, Bloomingdale, and Geneva, IL. New graduates are welcome to apply.
About Us
Marklund Day School is a well-known and respected nonpublic school serving students ages Pre K–22 through partnerships with various Chicago suburban school districts. As part of Marklund—a nonprofit organization providing residential, therapeutic, and educational services—our Day School offers a specialized environment for students with profound developmental disabilities, including those on the Autism Spectrum.
The Marklund Life Skills Program features:
- Physical and Occupational Therapy
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Sensory and Therapy Rooms
- Computer Adapted Technology
- Community Programs and Opportunities
- Observation areas and Outdoor Courtyard
- Model Apartment
Learn more at www.marklund.org/school.
Responsibilities
- Deliver individualized instruction tailored to each student’s needs.
- Provide clear, consistent classroom structure to meet academic, social, and emotional needs.
- Draft, create, and monitor IEPs for assigned students.
- Supervise and provide feedback to Paraprofessionals.
- Teach during Extended School Year (ESY).
Duties may change with or without notice.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited college with current Illinois teaching credentials (PEL license), including LBS1 endorsement.
- Must meet state guidelines for school accreditation.
- Experience educating children with special needs preferred; experience with profound disabilities a plus.
- Ability to understand and effectively respond to students’ unique needs.
Pay
Starting salary: $61,500–$65,000 based on qualifications and experience. After the first year, salary increases to $66,500–$70,000. All teachers receive a $3,000 annual contract incentive bonus after the first year.
Benefits
Full-Time Employees
- Competitive pay with annual increases and bonuses.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
- Company-paid life insurance; voluntary life and disability insurance.
- Paid Time Off (PTO), including “Closed Days” and sick/personal days for school employees.
- PTO cash-in and conversion twice per year.
- Tuition reimbursement and extended sick bank.
- 7 paid holidays per year.
- Retirement Savings Plan with 5% employer match (eligible upon hire).
- Credit Union membership.
Additional Perks
- Annual Employee Recognition Dinner and Celebration.
- Years of Service Awards (beginning at 5 years).
- Claire Haverkamp (founder) Annual Commemorative Award.
- Monthly “You Caught My Eye” Employee Award.
- Thanksgiving turkey and employee referral bonus program.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid in-house training, leadership programs, and workshops.
- Promotion from within whenever possible.
Benefits and programs are subject to change.
Employee Story
“I'm proud to say that I have been a part of the Marklund organization for 11 years and with the Day School for 5 years. As the lead teacher of the Day School, I get to wake up excited to go to work every day. Touching the lives of the children we serve is my passion, and the Marklund Day School shares this desire with me. Working for the Marklund Day School has made me a better educator and it continues to inspire me to develop professionally in the field. The Marklund Day School does not believe in limitations, but rather the talents, strengths, and gifts that each child brings to the classroom. In all my years as an educator, the Marklund Day School is the one and only that stands out among the rest due to its student-centered, compassionate, innovative, and dedicated methods and leadership. I'm so proud to be a part of such an inspirational and positive organization!” — Nancy V