Long Term Substitute Position
Wheeling
Long Term Substitute Position
Full Time • Wheeling
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Join our team as a Long-Term Substitute Teacher at our ABA-based therapeutic day school, supporting students with autism in a highly collaborative and individualized learning environment.
Love working with students and want to make a meaningful impact? We'd love to meet you!
Our therapeutic day school combines education and Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to help students build academic, communication, social, behavioral, and independent living skills. You'll work alongside BCBAs, RBTs, related service providers, and school leadership to provide individualized support throughout the school day.
Position Details:
- Pay: $35/hour
- Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–3:30 PM
- Consistent daytime school schedule
- Long-term substitute position
What You'll Do:
- Lead classroom instruction and daily classroom routines during the teacher's extended absence
- Implement lesson plans and individualized educational programming
- Adapt instruction to meet each student's unique learning needs
- Collaborate with BCBAs and RBTs to support students' behavioral and educational goals
- Support implementation of IEP goals and behavior support plans
- Maintain a structured, positive, and engaging classroom environment
- Communicate and collaborate with school leadership, therapists, and other members of the student's educational team
- Provide consistency and stability for students throughout the long-term assignment
Why Join Us?
- Small, highly supported classroom environment
- Collaborative team of teachers, BCBAs, RBTs, and related service providers
- Hands-on experience working in an ABA-based therapeutic school
- Strong support from school and clinical leadership
- Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on students with autism
What You'll Need:
- Appropriate Illinois teaching or substitute teaching license
- Experience working with children or adolescents
- Ability to provide structure, flexibility, patience, and consistency
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Experience with special education, autism, or ABA is a plus, but not required
- A passion for helping students learn, grow, and become more independent
If you're looking for a rewarding long-term substitute opportunity with great school-day hours, competitive pay, and a supportive educational and clinical team, we'd love to connect!
Compensation: $35.00 per hour
About Motivated Learners
Our Mission
We use the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to teach meaningful skills in a fun, safe, and creative way — empowering individuals ages 2 through adulthood to reach their full potential.
We use the science of Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to teach meaningful skills in a fun, safe, and creative way — empowering individuals ages 2 through adulthood to reach their full potential.
A Personalized Approach
At Motivated Learners, we provide comprehensive ABA therapy, insightful parent coaching, and impactful school consultation services.
Our approach emphasizes collaboration and community. We work closely with parents, teachers, and others in each individual’s life to design and implement personalized, evidence-based interventions. By integrating these perspectives, we help every learner grow in confidence, independence, and joy.
With extensive expertise in ABA, our skilled professionals deliver high-quality, research-based therapy. Our dedication to excellence keeps us at the forefront of our field and distinguishes us as trusted leaders in ABA care.
We proudly serve individuals across the Chicagoland area including the north suburbs, northwest and west suburbs, and Chicago’s north side as well as Kenosha, Wisconsin and surrounding suburbs.
At Motivated Learners, we provide comprehensive ABA therapy, insightful parent coaching, and impactful school consultation services.
Our approach emphasizes collaboration and community. We work closely with parents, teachers, and others in each individual’s life to design and implement personalized, evidence-based interventions. By integrating these perspectives, we help every learner grow in confidence, independence, and joy.
With extensive expertise in ABA, our skilled professionals deliver high-quality, research-based therapy. Our dedication to excellence keeps us at the forefront of our field and distinguishes us as trusted leaders in ABA care.
We proudly serve individuals across the Chicagoland area including the north suburbs, northwest and west suburbs, and Chicago’s north side as well as Kenosha, Wisconsin and surrounding suburbs.
Careers at Motivated Learners
ABA Careers That Make a Difference
Our mission drives everything we do. We’re dedicated to providing exceptional ABA services and support for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities — helping each person gain the skills to improve independence, communication, and quality of life.
Why Join Our Team?
We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our learners. Motivated Learners offers a supportive, growth-centered environment with benefits that prioritize your well-being and professional development..
Employee Benefits:
Our mission drives everything we do. We’re dedicated to providing exceptional ABA services and support for individuals with autism and other developmental disabilities — helping each person gain the skills to improve independence, communication, and quality of life.
Why Join Our Team?
We believe in taking care of the people who take care of our learners. Motivated Learners offers a supportive, growth-centered environment with benefits that prioritize your well-being and professional development..
Employee Benefits:
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance for Full-Time Employees: Comprehensive plans to support your physical and mental wellness.
- Paid Leave & Floating Holidays: Paid time off that grows with you–plus extra days to use as you choose.
- Professional Development & Career Growth: Ongoing training, CEU support, supervision pathways, and opportunities to advance your ABA career.
- Flexible, Partially Remote Options for BCBA's: Designed to support work-life balance while maintaining high-quality care.
- Meaningful Work that Matters: Join a team dedicated to changing lives and creating long-lasting impact for families.
If you’re passionate about helping others thrive, we’d love to have you on our team.
Company Website: motivatedlearners.org
Company Website: motivatedlearners.org
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