Special Education Teachers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
- Communication Skills
- 8%
- Organizational Skills
- 7%
- Leadership
- 6%
Education level
- Master's degree
- 75%
- Bachelor's degree
- 23%
- Doctorate
- 2%
Years of experience
- More than 10 years
- 60%
- 3-5 years
- 20%
- 6-10 years
- 20%
Current company
Chicago Public Schools
SOLIANT HEALTH
Catapult Learning
Time at current job
- Less than a year
- 40%
- 1-2 years
- 40%
- 2-5 years
- 20%
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Last updated: Nov 13, 2026
Special Education Teacher: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $99,874 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $72,697 – $137,213 yearly
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Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationLBS1First Aid CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator License+1 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft ExcelSpreadsheetsSpecial Education Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Elementary Education Teaching CertificationChild Development Associate CertificationTeaching CertificationFirst Aid CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationGifted Education Support Experience+6 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementPrivate School ExperiencePresentation SkillsStrategic PlanningDiverse Learner Teacher (Special Education)
Berwyn, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationLBS1Teaching CertificationProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipPublic SpeakingCrisis InterventionSpecial Education Teacher/Resource
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationLBS1Teaching CertificationEMT CertificationDriver's LicenseProfessional Educator LicenseSkills
LeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementReading Activities for ChildrenLiteracy EducationEnglish Reading Comprehension TrainingClassroom Teacher/ Special Education Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationLBS1Child Development Associate CertificationSubstitute Teaching CertificationTeaching HumanitiesProfessional Educator License+3 moreSkills
Organizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsStrategic PlanningCommunication SkillsBehavior ManagementMathSpecial Education Teacher
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Special Education CertificationTeaching CertificationLBS1Professional Educator LicenseSkills
Presentation SkillsCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingOrganizational SkillsPrivate School ExperienceMath
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What's the average time to fill a special education teacher role?
The average time to fill a special education teacher role is 96 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do special education teachers tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a special education teacher include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for special education teachers?
Common licenses or certifications for special education teachers include: LBS1, Special Education Certification and Professional Educator License.
What are some job titles related to special education teachers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to special education teachers include: diverse learner teacher (special education), teacher and LBS1 special education teacher.
What level of education is common for a special education teacher?
Master's degree is the most common level of education for a special education teacher in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a special education teacher?
Most special education teachers have 13 years of professional experience.
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