Job Description:
Special Education Teacher - Middle School Grade Level Chicago IL, 60643 SchoolHouse Staffing is hiring a Special Education Teacher for a middle school assignment on Chicago's South Side (60643 area) for the 2026-2027 school year. This is a full-time, W-2 position paying $45.00-$55.00 per hour, Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week, at a single partner school building. Pay Scale$45.00 - $55.00 per hour. Actual rate within this range depends on licensure, endorsements, relevant experience, and assignment requirements. Paid weekly. Based on a 37.5-hour work week. This range reflects what SchoolHouse Staffing reasonably expects in good faith to pay for this assignment at the time of posting.
Benefits and Other Compensation:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage available to eligible employees; paid holidays per company policy after the eligibility period; paid leave and paid sick and safe leave accrued in accordance with the Chicago Paid Leave and Paid Sick and Safe Leave Ordinance; workers' compensation coverage; employer-paid payroll taxes; and dedicated recruiter and HR support throughout the assignment. Eligibility and plan terms are governed by the applicable plan documents and company policy.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 37.5 hours per week, on-site at a single partner middle school. The assignment is scheduled for the 2026-2027 school year. Start date and assignment duration are subject to district needs, enrollment, and the terms of the client agreement, and are not guaranteed.
About the Role:
SchoolHouse Staffing partners with school districts across the Chicago area to place special education professionals.
In this role you will:- Serve as the case manager for an assigned middle school caseload
- Write, implement, and monitor IEPs, and lead IEP meetings
- Deliver specialized instruction in resource, co-taught, and/or self-contained settings
- Collect and report progress-monitoring data
- Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, families, and school administration
- Comply with all district, state, and IDEA requirements for documentation and timelines
Requirements:
Valid Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS1) endorsement, or eligibility to obtain one before the assignment start date Ability to pass a background check and meet all district onboarding and health requirements Legally authorized to work in the United StatesOther Grade LevelsThis posting is for a middle school assignment. Special education professionals endorsed or experienced at other grade levels are encouraged to apply and will be considered for this and other special education assignments across the Chicago area as they become available. Applying does not guarantee consideration for any specific assignment. Employer of RecordThe selected candidate will be employed as a W-2 employee of SchoolHouse Staffing, LLC and assigned to perform services at the client school site under site-level direction and supervision. SchoolHouse Staffing handles payroll, payroll taxes, workers' compensation, benefits administration, and employment documentation. Equal Employment Opportunity SchoolHouse Staffing, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, military or veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, order of protection status, arrest or conviction record as permitted by law, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities on request.
No Guarantee:
This posting is a description of an anticipated assignment. Submitting an application or speaking with a recruiter does not create an offer of employment, an employment contract, or a guarantee of placement, hours, assignment length, or a specific rate of pay. Any offer of employment is contingent on district approval, successful background screening, and satisfaction of all credentialing and onboarding requirements. To ApplySubmit your information and a SchoolHouse Staffing recruiter will contact you.www.schoolhousestaffing.com
