Duties

• Implement individualized, data-driven instruction plans aligned with each learner’s goals.
• Collect, analyze, and report progress data; monitor mastery and generalization of skills.
• Collaborate with Occupational Therapy and ABA teams to support sensory-motor development and language/behavior goals.
• Maintain accurate documentation (lesson plans, progress notes, IEP accommodations as applicable).
• Communicate regularly with families about progress, opportunities, and supports at home.
• Create an inclusive, engaging classroom environment that supports varied neurodiverse profiles.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and contribute to program refinement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Special Education 
• Passion for and experience with neurodiverse learners and structured, data-driven instruction 
• Strong collaboration and communication skills; ability to work with therapists, families, and a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to collect and interpret data to inform individualized instruction and progress reporting

Salary/Benefits

Additional Notes

Overview: ExcelPrep is a new school built differently: small caseloads, an integrated developmental and ABA model, and a genuinely collaborative team designed around each child's growth. As an Early Childhood Teacher, you won't be working in isolation — you'll be part of a wraparound team that includes BCBAs, RBTs, and Related Services staff, all focused on the same children. If you're passionate about early childhood education, thrive in a supportive environment, and want to see the direct impact of individualized instruction during these foundational years, we'd love to have you on our team.

ExcelPrep is a mission-driven private program in Illinois dedicated to serving neurodiverse children through structured, research-based instruction. Our work focuses on prioritizing the academic and social success of neurodiverse learners. We are a professional, agile organization committed to delivering high-quality academic and therapeutic programming that supports meaningful learning outcomes.

• Location: Champaign *NEW LOCATION*
• Program scope: PreK–8 Academic Program and Clinical ABA Program (Ages 3–13)
• Core approach: Direct Instruction, Precision Teaching, behavior science research, with Occupational Therapy prioritized alongside ABA

Programs we offer:

• PreK–8 Academic Program: Direct Instruction and Precision Teaching; explicit, systematic teaching of reading, writing, and mathematics with mastery, fluency, and generalization.
• Clinical ABA Program: Cognition-linguistically based; integrates ABA with language development, reasoning, executive functioning, and social competence.

• Cross-program commitments:
  • Direct Instruction and instructional design
  • Precision Teaching and data-based decision making
  • Instruction grounded in behavior science research
  • Occupational Therapy as a prioritized therapy alongside ABA for sensory-motor development

How to Apply

• Submit the following to careers@excelprep.org with the subject line “LBS1- Champaign”
  • Resume
  • Cover letter detailing your relevant experience and teaching philosophy
  • References (optional at initial submission)

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