2121 2026 27 English Teacher jobs in Chicago,IL

$60,000 - $80,000/year based on experience

Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

FREE Telehealth and Virtual Counseling Sessions

FREE Health Advocacy Services and 24/7 Nurse Line

Company Paid Life & Disability Insurance

Company Paid Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts

Personal Protection Insurance Plans

Cigna Healthy Pregnancies, Healthy Babies Program

Legal Services Insurance

Pet Health Insurance

Accrual-based Paid Time Off

School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule

Extensive Personal and Life Event Paid Leave Policy

401k Retirement Saving Plan

Perks at Work Employee Discount Program

Opportunities for Growth & Development

School Hours and Paid Holiday Schedule

Bachelor's degree or higher in education, special education or a closely related field of study.

Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL professional educator (PEL) credential.

Licensed currently or in the process of obtaining an IL state special education (SSE) or learning behavior specialist (LBS1) credential.

Ability to obtain and maintain certification in company approved crisis management training.

Prior experience working with curriculum development, differentiation and instruction

Prior experience and/or knowledge in special education services and compliance, particularly for students with learning disabilities, emotional disturbance and/or challenging behaviors.

Prior experience and highly knowledgeable in working with students with individualized education plans (IEP's).

Proven success in developing and implementing effective education plans for at-risk students with diverse needs.

Knowledge of relevant technology including experience with instructional technology, Microsoft Office Suite, database entry and basic office equipment.

Bachelors or better in Education or related field

Crisis Prevention Inst

IL - Profl Educator - PEL

Ed - Elementary

Any of the following: * IL - Special Edu. - SEE * IL - Behavior Spec - LBS1

Preferably in an alternative, special education and/or behavioral health program setting.

Special Education

Behavioral Disorders

Learning Disabilities

Crisis Intervention

Individualized Education Programs (IEP)

Classroom Instruction

Classroom Management

Alternative Education

Working With At-Risk Students

Positive Behavior Intervention and Support

Emotional Disturbance

Student Development

Student Engagement

Lesson Planning

Computer Skills

Elementary Education

Effective Teaching Strategies

Differentiated Instruction

Discounted child care benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits for your family (and pets, too!)

Employee assistance programs.

Health and wellness programs

Paid time off

Discounts for work necessities, such as cell phones

Physically able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors

Able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children

Read, write, understand, and speak English to communicate with children and their parents in English

Meet state specific qualifications for the role or willingness to obtain

CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain