SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (ED)

Company: Children s Home Association of Illinois
Location: Peoria
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

This position offers a $10,000 sign on bonus. About Children's Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL): CHAIL is a youth, family, and community focused non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization with multiple locations and 400 staff, located in Peoria, IL. For over 160 years CHAIL has been helping the kids and families who need it most. Children's Home Association of Illinois (CHAIL) is the largest social service agency for youth and families in downstate Illinois. The services we provide don't just impact the individual child, they create positive ripple effects within their immediate family, neighborhood, community, and world by providing an opportunity to thrive. Here at CHAIL, employees experience a "People First - Culture of Care" working atmosphere. From the most tenured staff to the newest team member, everyone is welcomed into a community that prioritizes diversity, equity, wellness, belonging, and good health. Starting with our CEO/President and migrating to every employee, this agency takes pride in taking care of each other. We believe if our employees are cared for, they can better live out the mission of the agency which is to help the kids and families who need it most. By putting our people first at CHAIL, they have the opportunity to share their expertise, talents, and passions with clients as they are changing the lives of the kids who will change the world. Our employees at CHAIL will tell you that they love working for the agency because they love what the agency does! About the position: We have Special Education Teacher positions open in both our Kiefer School and Academy for Autism. Kiefer School provides special education for children who experience difficulty in their home school due to severe emotional, behavioral and/or learning challenges. The goal is to improve a child's ability to function within the public school setting by providing intensive intervention in small classrooms and a range of treatment and support services to the student and their family. Kiefer is an AdvancEd accredited, ISBE-approved private school. Our Academy for Autism serves students ages 5-22 with an educational or medical diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Through intervention with ISBE licensed educators and teacher assistants in each classroom and small class sizes, our students are able to find their pathway to success using innovative tools and techniques geared towards those with Autism. A Special Education Teacher provides academic and behavioral instruction to students on a daily basis in a classroom of up to 10 students. They play a critical role in that they carry out the IEP requirements for each student in their daily programming. They are the main change agent for students' academic and behavioral growth and serve as a role model. A Special Education Teacher must not only provide for the academic needs of students, but also for the social skill and behavioral needs as well. Our schools operate on a traditional calendar from August through May. Both schools operate a 30 instructional day summer program. Job Function: Evaluates and improves each child's academic and behavioral functioning, establishes and carries out the IEP by implementing daily programming, involves parents as active treatment participants, and maintains professional boundaries and demeanor. Qualifications: Minimum BA/BS in education with LBS I/II certification or approval by the Illinois State Board Education. Two years' experience preferred. Experience with children exposed to trauma. Ability to relate effectively to children and their parents. Maturity and sensitivity to cultural and individual differences in students, staff and families served. Effective written and oral communications. Ability to work independently and within a treatment team. Ability to handle job related matters in a professional, diplomatic and confidential manner. Ability to use computer technology. Hearing and speaking ability which allow for effective oral communication of information. Ability to transport self and students to various locations. Physical and emotional stamina to effectively handle job related problems and stress. Knowledge of childhood trauma. Benefits: Paid Holiday Breaks 5 PTO Days Sick Leave accrual 12 days per year (full-time) Medical, vision, and dental insurance Flexible Spending Account Traditional and Roth 401K option with company match Company paid life insurance, STD and LTD Supplemental life insurance Employee Assistance Program Employee Referral Program Opportunity to Further Education CHAIL provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Keywords: Children s Home Association of Illinois, Springfield , SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER (ED), Education / Teaching , Peoria, Illinois