Elementary Special Education Teacher Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does an Elementary Special Education Teacher make in Chicago, IL? The average Elementary Special Education Teacher salary in Chicago, IL is $48,362 as of December 28, 2020, but the salary range typically falls between $39,580 and $59,477. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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SPEDJobs.com - Glenview , IL

Elementary Special Education Teacher Needed ASAP! Soliant Schools is seeking a Special Education (SPED) Teacher that is head quartered near Glenview, Illinois. This position will have the candidate ...

Soliant - 6 days ago

Elementary Special Education Teacher (20 hrs. a Week)

SPEDJobs.com - Chicago , IL

An Elementary Special Education Teacher Position: A school district in Chicago, IL is looking to fill a part-time Special Education teacher opening. Job Details: * 20 hours a week * Responsible for ...

Soliant - 13 days ago

Special Education Teacher (Elementary)

Soliant - Chicago , IL

We are currently searching for a great Special Education Teacher to contract for the school year ... Elementary caseload * Remainder school year Qualifications: * Active or eligible Special Ed ...

Soliant - 16 days ago

Special Education Teacher (Elementary)

Soliant - Oak Park , IL

We are currently searching for a great Special Education Teacher to contract for the school year ... Elementary caseload * Remainder school year Qualifications: * Active or eligible Special Ed ...

Soliant - 16 days ago

Special Education Teaching Position - Elementary School Caseload - Hyde Park, IL

Sunbelt Staffing - Chicago , IL

You must be a certified Special Education teacher to be eligible for this position. This position ... Elementary grade levels * Disabilities include: learning disabilities, emotional disorders, and ...

Soliant - 2 days ago

Special Education Teacher - Lemont

Hyde Park Day School - Chicago , IL

Special Education Teacher * Hyde Park Day School is the premier school for bright students with ... Experience in elementary education and/or a core content area in secondary education Are you ...

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What does an Elementary Special Education Teacher do?

Elementary Special Education Teacher in Leonard Shanklin Elementary Luling, TX

Plan and use appropriate instructional and learning strategies, activities, materials, equipment, and technology that reflect understanding of the learning styles and needs of students assigned and present subject matter according to guidelines established by Texas Education Agency, board policies, and administrative regulations.

May 22, 2020

Elementary Special Education Teacher

Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of elementary curriculum, development and program evaluation and show evidence of how the content can be organized into lessons for elementary students.

June 02, 2020

Provides assistance to special education teachers to enable them to develop and implement Individual Education Programs for students with disabilities.

June 13, 2020

Collaborate with other professionals including guidance, speech therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, psychologists, behavior specialists, and vocational directors to create a team approach.

June 28, 2020

Required to respect the confidentiality of information about enrolled children and families, personnel issues, contributors, and other school operations.

June 30, 2020

Consulting, collaborating and advising school personnel in the areas of special education policies, procedures, materials, resources, assessment, curriculum, and instructional strategies.

August 15, 2020

Assists in developing and providing professional development activities for teachers and paraprofessionals.

August 26, 2020

Develops lesson plans and instructional materials and provides individualized and small group instruction in order to adapt the curriculum to the needs of each student with the support and guidance of the school leadership.

September 30, 2020

Participates in collegial conversations surrounding student achievement on a regular basis, influencing individual, grade, and/or department instruction based on collective examination of student performance.

October 04, 2020

Attend and participate in faculty meetings, required professional development, and/or any other meetings required by campus or district administration.

October 19, 2020

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Understand the total compensation opportunity for an Elementary Special Education Teacher, base salary plus other pay elements

Average Base Salary

Core compensation

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59477

48362

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

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65410

53297

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Elementary Special Education Teacher in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Elementary Special Education Teacher ranges from $39,580 to $59,477 with the average base salary of $48,362. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $44,551 to $65,410 with the average total cash compensation of $53,297.

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