Special Education Teachers
Full Time • Wheeling
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- paid leave
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
We're Hiring: Special Education Teachers – Inspired Learners Academy (Opening Fall 2025)
Location: Wheeling, IL
Full-Time | School-Year Schedule
Therapeutic Day School Setting
Location: Wheeling, IL
Full-Time | School-Year Schedule
Therapeutic Day School Setting
About Inspired Learners Academy:
Launching Fall 2025, Inspired Learners Academy is a new therapeutic day school created by the team behind Motivated Learners. Our mission is to provide a nurturing, structured, and individualized learning environment for students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. We believe every student can thrive with the right support, and that starts with exceptional educators.
Launching Fall 2025, Inspired Learners Academy is a new therapeutic day school created by the team behind Motivated Learners. Our mission is to provide a nurturing, structured, and individualized learning environment for students with diverse learning and behavioral needs. We believe every student can thrive with the right support, and that starts with exceptional educators.
Position Overview:
We are seeking passionate and licensed Special Education Teachers to join our founding team. In this role, you’ll create individualized learning experiences, collaborate with BCBAs, RBTs, and therapists, and foster an environment where students feel safe, supported, and inspired.
We are seeking passionate and licensed Special Education Teachers to join our founding team. In this role, you’ll create individualized learning experiences, collaborate with BCBAs, RBTs, and therapists, and foster an environment where students feel safe, supported, and inspired.
Responsibilities:
- Design and implement IEP-aligned instructional plans
- Support students in academic, social, and emotional growth
- Utilize evidence-based teaching strategies and data collection
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including behavior analysts and therapists
- Maintain accurate records and participate in IEP meetings
Qualifications:
- Illinois PEL with LBS1 Endorsement (required)
- Experience in special education, therapeutic day schools, or behavioral settings preferred
- Strong classroom management and differentiation skills
- Passionate about supporting neurodiverse learners
Why Join Us?
- Be part of building something meaningful from the ground up
- Small classroom sizes with dedicated behavioral support
- Collaborative, values-driven team
- Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
- Make a lasting impact on students' lives
- Be part of building something meaningful from the ground up
- Small classroom sizes with dedicated behavioral support
- Collaborative, values-driven team
- Ongoing professional development and leadership opportunities
- Make a lasting impact on students' lives
About Motivated Learners
OUR MISSION: We use the science of ABA to teach meaningful skills in a fun, safe, and creative way to empower individuals ages 2 through adult to reach their full potential.
A Personalized Approach
We provide comprehensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, insightful parent coaching, and impactful school consultation services. Our approach is characterized by a deep emphasis on collaboration and community involvement. We promote a culture of collective effort, working closely with parents, teachers, and other people in the individual’s life. By integrating these diverse perspectives and expertise, we design and implement personalized, evidence-based interventions that empower each individual to unlock their unique potential. Our goal is to nurture an inclusive community that cultivates growth and joy.
With extensive expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA), our skilled professionals provide high-quality, research-based therapeutic services. Our team’s dedication, combined with our commitment to excellence, keeps us at the forefront of our field and distinguishes us as trusted leaders in ABA therapy.
We serve individuals in the following greater Chicagoland areas: north suburbs, northwest, west suburbs, and north side of Chicago.
Careers
ABA Careers that make a difference
Our mission is at the core of everything we do. We are dedicated to providing exceptional ABA therapy services and support to individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities. Our ABA careers goal is to help each individual we serve acquire and develop essential skills that enhance their independence, social interactions, communication, and overall quality of life.
Join a passionate team of professionals
At Motivated Learners, LLC, we are driven by the belief that every individual has the potential for growth and happiness. We offer a supportive and collaborative work environment, continuous training and professional development opportunities, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on the lives of others.
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