Start Date: ASAP
Supervisor: Director or Administrative Designee
Location: Black Hawk Area Special Education District (BHASED)
Type of Employment: Full-Time – 180 day contract
Job Qualifications: Must have or obtain the Illinois State Board of Education Educational Interpreter Approval
Salary and Benefits: $30/hour. Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance. IMRF position.

Overview:
Provide sign language interpreting services for children who are deaf or hard of hearing, in a school environment.

Duties: Review Full Job Description

How To Apply:

1. Complete the Online Application

Start Date: January 2026
Salary/Benefits: $19.00 per hour. Eligible for health insurance. Paid holidays, sick, and personal leave. (200-day contract)
Type of Employment: Full-time Permanent
Job Qualifications: High School Diploma or Equivalent, IEP Experience Preferred, Google Suite/Workspace Experience Preferred
Duties: The Black Hawk Area Special Education District is seeking a passionate IEP / Operations Admin Assistant to support students and staff at the Black Hawk Area Education Center.  The role of the IEP / Operations Admin Assistant is to support students, staff and families in coordinating IEP conferences, collaborate with member districts, maintain and monitor student records, and assist with daily operations of the building.

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How To Apply: Online Application  

Start Date: As soon as possible
Supervisor: Director or Administrative Designee
Location: Black Hawk Area Special Education District
Type of Employment: Full-Time - 180-Day Contract
Job Qualifications: Minimum of 5 years of experience teaching, with a record of successfully impacting student achievement and working successfully with students who have exceptional needs.  Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) with Special Education Endorsement.
Salary and Benefits: $49,420 – $75,974 (BHASED CBA with Salary Range and Benefits); Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance. TRS position.

Overview: 
The Black Hawk Area Special Education District is seeking a passionate and experienced Instructional Coach to support students and staff across the district. The role of the Instructional Coach is to build teacher capacity and their understanding of instructional practices as related to Illinois Learning Standards and Data Driven Instruction. He/she ensures that district adopted curriculum materials are being implemented with fidelity and that staff and students are receiving instruction based on best practices in assessment, instruction, and classroom management. He/she works with the BHASED administration (Director, Principals, Assistant Principals, and SPED Coordinators) to ensure that data-driven instruction is being practiced, while promoting reflection, guidance, and structure where needed; and focusing on strengths, collaboration, and common issues of concern. The Instructional Coach is responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction in classrooms through modeling, co-planning, co-teaching, and providing feedback to teachers. This is NOT a supervisory position and DOES NOT include evaluation of colleagues.

Duties: Review Full Job Description

How To Apply:

1. Complete the Online Application.
2. Submit a cover letter, resume, list of references, licensure/certifications, and transcripts to Dr. Kathy Ruggeberg, kruggeberg@bhased.org.

Start Date: As soon as possible
Supervisor: Director or Administrative Designee
Location: Black Hawk Area Special Education District (BHASED)
Type of Employment: Full-Time – 180 day contract
Job Qualifications: Illinois Professional Educator License and Endorsement for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing
Salary and Benefits: $43, 680 – $75,974 (BHASED CBA with Salary Range and Benefits); Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance. TRS position.

Overview:
Providing direct services to students with hearing impairments, writing IEPs, and providing consultation services to school staff.

How To Apply:

1. Complete the Online Application

Start Date: As soon as possible
Supervisor: Director or Administrative Designee
Location: Black Hawk Area Special Education District (BHASED)
Type of Employment: Full-Time – 180 day contract
Job Qualifications: Illinois Professional Educator License and Endorsement for the Visually Impaired
Salary and Benefits: $43, 680 – $75,974 (BHASED CBA with Salary Range and Benefits); Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance. TRS position.

Overview:
Providing direct services to students with visual impairments, writing IEPs and providing consultation services to school staff.

How To Apply:

1. Complete the Online Application

Start Date: ASAP
Salary/Benefits: Per collective bargaining agreement ($47,512 – $77,874).
Number of Openings: 1 Full-Time Position
Type of Employment: 5 days per week (180 days per school year)
Job Qualifications: Illinois Occupational Therapist License (IDFPR), Masters in Occupational Therapy
Duties: The Occupational Therapist will work directly with students in the school setting and provide consultative services. They will be part of a multi-disciplinary team including physical therapists, teachers, administrators, social workers, speech therapists, psychologists, and paraprofessionals.  They will identify and evaluate students needing school-based occupational therapy services.  The OT will implement student interventions and obtain data related to interventions provided. They may also be involved with maintaining/monitoring adaptive and assistive equipment, conducting student observations, implementing MTSS interventions, and assisting with staff training.

Duties: Review Full Job Description 

How To Apply:  Online Application

Start Date: ASAP
Salary/Benefits: $26.00 per hour. Eligible for health insurance. Paid holidays, sick, and personal leave. (180-day contract)
Type of Employment: Full-time Permanent
Job Qualifications: Illinois Occupational Therapy Assistant License (IDFPR)
Duties: The Black Hawk Area Special Education District is seeking a passionate Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to support students and staff within our BHASED programs and member districts. The Occupational Therapy Assistant will work with and at the direction of BHASED occupational therapists to help program for and deliver instruction to students with coordination and perceptual deficits, abnormal or delayed motor and adaptive skills, and identified developmental/physical disabilities to the extent that such limitations interface with the student’s functioning within his/her educational program. The OTA will demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain professional relations as evidenced by ability to relate positively with  staff, parents, students, and the community; have excellent verbal and written communication skills, including communicating a positive attitude; function as a team member; establish and  maintain a favorable working and learning atmosphere; demonstrate actions that support BHASED, LEAs, other partners, and their missions; maintain confidentiality related to agency, district, students, and family information; and demonstrate sensitivity and respect for diversity.

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How To Apply: Online Application   

Start Date: ASAP
Salary/Benefits: $18.25 per hour. Eligible for health insurance. Paid holidays, sick, and personal leave. (180-day contract)
Type of Employment: Full-time Permanent
Job Qualifications: Must have (or be eligible for) a Paraprofessional license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education. Must be at least 18 years of age
Duties: Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.

How To Apply: Online Application        

Start Date: ASAP
Salary/Benefits: $18.25 per hour. Eligible for health insurance. Paid holidays, sick, and personal leave. (180-day contract)
Type of Employment: Full-time Permanent
Job Qualifications: Must have (or be eligible for) a Paraprofessional license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education. Must be at least 18 years of age
Duties: Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.

How To Apply: Online Application        

Start Date: ASAP
Salary/Benefits: $18.25 per hour. Eligible for health insurance. Paid holidays, sick, and personal leave. (180-day contract)
Type of Employment: Full-time Permanent
Job Qualifications: Must have (or be eligible for) a Paraprofessional license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education. Must be at least 18 years of age
Duties: Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.

How To Apply: Online Application   

Start Date: ASAP
Salary/Benefits: $18.25 per hour. Eligible for health insurance. Paid holidays, sick, and personal leave. (180-day contract)
Type of Employment: Full-time Permanent
Job Qualifications: Must have (or be eligible for) a Paraprofessional license issued by the Illinois State Board of Education. Must be at least 18 years of age
Duties: Assists the teacher in general daily classroom activities, help special needs students, and cares for their physical, emotional health and safety, affirming their abilities, and striving to promote dignity in all relationships.

How To Apply: Online Application   

Start Date: ASAP (end date: October, 2025 -- exact date TBD)

Salary/Benefits: Daily rate based on experience and education (based on CBA salary schedule)

Overview:
Providing direct school social work services to students in the Silvis School District. This includes writing and implementing IEPs, as well as providing consultation services to school staff.

Job Description found HERE.

How To Apply:

1. Complete the Online Application

Start Date: As soon as possible
Supervisor: Director or Administrative Designee
Location: Black Hawk Area Special Education District (BHASED)
Type of Employment: 2 Days Per Week
Job Qualifications: Master’s degree in Social Work with Specialization in School Social Work required, Professional Educator License (PEL)
Salary and Benefits: $47, 512 – $75,974 (Prorated per the BHASED CBA with Salary Range and Benefits); TRS position.

Overview:
The School Social Worker will work directly with staff to provide social-emotional support for students in the school setting.  They will provide individual social casework evaluation services to identify social and emotional problems of students as a part of initial evaluations and re-evaluations.  Professional development opportunities will be available to this individual as well as the opportunity to receive LCSW Supervision.

How To Apply:

1. Complete the Online Application

Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary/Benefits: Per collective bargaining agreement ($43,680 – $75,974). Partial Board paid Health Insurance, paid sick, and personal leave.
Type of Employment: Full-time permanent. 180-day contract.
Job Qualifications: Illinois Professional Educator License with special education endorsement. Experience working with students with autism is preferred.
Duties: Provide direct services to students with special needs in our public day treatment program. Work closely with the educational team to develop and implement educational programs for students.

How To Apply: Online Application

We are always looking for great substitute teachers, paraprofessionals, and sign language interpreters. If you are interested in serving as an on-call substitute for BHASED, please complete and submit an online application.

How To Apply: Online Application