--- title: Special Education Teacher at Merlin Day Academy description: Merlin Day Academy is hiring for the Special Education Teacher role in Chicago, IL. Pays $65K–$70K per year. See the full description and apply. type: job url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs/special-education-teacher-at-merlin-day-academy-01a0f5a3-4ccf-7dae-938b-535c09b6217c date: 2026-11-15T01:26:44Z og_description: Join Merlin Day Academy as Special Education Teacher in Chicago, IL. Pays $65K–$70K per year. Full-time, on-site role. og_image: https://www.foundrole.com/og/wnm2n8.png breadcrumbs: - label: Home url: https://www.foundrole.com/ - label: Search url: https://www.foundrole.com/jobs --- | | | |---|---| | **Company** | Merlin Day Academy | | **Location** | Chicago, IL | | **Salary** | $65K/yr - $70K/yr | | **Type** | Full Time | | **Posted** | Sep 30, 2026 | ## Is this job real? **Ghost job check:** A · Low risk. Probably a real opening. ## Visa sponsorship - **H-1B:** No H-1B sponsorship on record for Merlin Day Academy. - **E-Verify:** No E-Verify enrollment on record for Merlin Day Academy. ## Pay for similar jobs Most similar jobs pay $68,000 – $70,000 a year (median $70,000). ## Description **Special Education Teacher - Therapeutic Day Program** Chicago, IL | Clinic-Based | Predictable Monday–Friday, 8am-4:30 PM schedule - No Evenings or Weekends. **Compensation & Benefits** - **Total Compensation Package:** Valued between $80,000-$87,000. - **Annual Salary:** $65,000–$70,000, based on experience and qualifications. - **Annual Increases:** Annual merit-based increases. - **Comprehensive Benefits Packages:** Medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and employee assistance programs. - **Paid time off and holidays:** Generous PTO, 7 paid holidays, plus 1 floating holiday. - **Growth and Learning:** Continuing education and approved CEUs with annual reimbursement increases. - **Professional Advancement:** Opportunities to develop skills and take on additional leadership responsibilities, including: Department Lead, Safety-Care Instructor, Onboarder, and CPR Instructor. - **401(k) Retirement Plan:** Available for all employees; company match $1 for $1 for first 3% and $.50 for $1 up to another 2%. - **Flexibility For New Parents** - **Free Onsite Parking** **Apply today** at **[threebirdsonemission.com/careers](https://threebirdsonemission.com/careers/)** to join our mission of empowering children with neurodiverse needs to succeed! **About the Role** Merlin Day Academy is an intensive therapeutic day program providing education and therapeutic intervention in a supportive classroom environment for children ages 6-14 with autism, AHD, sensory processing disorder, and other neurodiverse needs. Our relationship-based, family-centered approach focuses on helping students build the skills that foster success in their community and beyond. As a **Special Education Teacher**, you will design and implement individualized education plans (IEPs) in a classroom setting to support our clients academic, social, and emotional growth. Responsibilities: - Individualized classroom instruction and instructional coaching. - Design and implement individualized education plans (IEPs). - Support students in meeting Illinois State Learning Standards. - Collaborate with therapy team, caregivers and professionals to maximize learning. Knowledge and Skills Required: - Master's Degree required - Learning Behavior Specialist 1 endorsement (LBS1) required - Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) required - Experience working with neurodiverse students - Ability to lift 35lbs **Why Join Merlin Day Academy?** Make an impact in the lives of children and their families by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide innovative, therapeutic interventions in an education setting. 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