Special Education Teacher

Chicago, IL

Posted 4/11/2025

Pay Rate: $40-45/ hour (NEGOTITABLE)

At Phaxis, we believe your career is more than a job—it’s a calling. As a boutique staffing firm, we take the time to understand your goals and connect you with roles that sharpen your skills, expand your impact, and reinforce the passion that brought you to education.

As a K-12 school-based Special Education Teacher in Chicago, IL, your days will include

• Developing and implementing individualized Education Programs (IEP) for students
• Conducting and interpreting standardized testing to assess students’ progress
• Providing speech and behavioral therapy as needed

Job Details

Position: Contract (option to renew) in a school setting

Hours: Full-time (Monday - Friday)

Caseload: Elementary, Middle, and High School options

Successful Candidates Possess

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Special Education (required)
• An active or pending IL PEL licensure, or the ability to obtain (preferred)
• The ability to work in the U.S. without a sponsor

Note: new graduates are welcome to apply

Benefits

• Day One Coverage: Medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits from the start
• Strong Support System: Ongoing support from the school faculty, ensuring you never feel alone in your career
• Professional Development: Continuous opportunities for training and growth
• Other: Weekly compensation, licensure reimbursement, referral bonus

To discuss this role and how you can make a lasting impact on students’ lives, please email, call, or text Kaitlin Bockhaus, Recruitment Consultant. Email: | Mobile: 980-880-4791

Phaxis Education is a boutique staffing firm committed to delivering exceptional service to both our therapists and the school districts we support. Our top priority is taking care of our people by fostering a culture grounded in inclusivity, commitment, passion, and integrity. With a dedicated focus on school-based settings, we understand the unique needs of educational professionals and the communities they serve. Backed by a parent company with over 22 years of proven success, we are proud to help shape brighter futures for students and schools across the country.