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Jack M.

Special Education Teacher/Literacy Specialist

Des Plaines, IL

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$40/hr
6 years experience
I work as a certified special education teacher and literacy intervention specialist at an elementary school in Niles. On a daily basis, I teach reading, writing, and math in both small group settings and one-to-one sessions. My teaching approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, and I utilize a variety of curriculums to...
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Part Time Caregiver And Tutor - Experience With Remote Learning

Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
7 years experience
I have 6 years experience substitute teaching at Distric 64 Elementary and Middle Schools, this includes working with the special needs students. I have experince working with kids in their homes with remote learning. I have worked with Seeaw and Scoolology platforms. I am familiar with the need for breaks during the daily...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$17/hr
2 years experience
Hi! I have worked with special needs children while babysitting. I also work at a swim school where I run the privates for special needs students. I have worked in a preschool setting and worked one on one with children. I have worked with kids who have ADHD, autism, apraxia, allergies, anxiety, mental processing issues and...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$15/hr
10 years experience
My name is Ewa. I am a non-smoking nanny with 16 years of experience caring for children. I have proven to be a dependable, energetic, responsible and creative caregiver. I have worked as a nanny since 1999 with families with one to three children. I was caring for boys and girls from newborns to age 14. I am comfortable around...
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Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
2 years experience
I have a master's degree in nursing from Jagiellonian University in Poland. I can provide special needs in a variety of settings.
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Nurse

Des Plaines, IL

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$40/hr
10 years experience
Hello, my name is Justin, and I am a Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10 years of experience in the medical field. Before becoming a nurse, I worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 4 years, giving me a strong foundation in patient care. I specialize in caring for the elderly, particularly in the comfort of their own...
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Caring Worker

Des Plaines, IL

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$25/hr
10 years experience
I'd describe my personality as enthusiastic, patient, and caring I like caring for people with special needs because not everyone is willing to take the time to understand them. And I feel like everyone deserves to feel cared about. I'm looking for a job that is willing to be flexible with me and that is a welcoming place....
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Care Giver /CNA

Des Plaines, IL

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$20/hr
10 years experience
My name is Manita . I'm a mother of 3 . I have a 10 years old special need son. I work as a CNA/ care giver for a sunerise senior living in Park R. I have more than 10 years of experience working with special needs and seniors. I do assistance with personal care, meal preparation medication reminder, transfer gait bel, visually...
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Skokie, IL

5.0(1)
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$30/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I am very interested in the opportunity to assist, I want to be a true companion on uplifting someone who needs care by listening to my clients first and provide comfort to their worries and fears. I took my medical board exams in order to practice medicine in United Sates. My medical degree is from Mexico where I have practiced...

Care Member says "The entire family was very pleased with Alfredo's professionalism. He always performed his duties with a smile and a pleasant attitude. He undertook...

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CNA,CPR

Wheeling, IL

5.0(0)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Highly-dependable, nurturing caregiver who has good values, compassionate nature and 10 + extensive experience in providing prompt and friendly care. Eager to make a difference in client's everyday life.
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Niles, IL

5.0(1)
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$20/hr
10 years experience
I have been in the social service field for over 20 years. I was also was a preschool teacher, but went back to my first love, working with people with disabilities. I worked in a residential home with girls with severe disabilities, then did respite care for a few years and loved it all. I was a job coach helping people with...

Stacy C. says "We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of our son with...

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Nanny W/ Special Needs Experience

Melrose Park, IL

5.0(0)
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$18/hr
4 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
Hello Parents! I've been a professional in childcare and education for 13+ years. As a daycare teacher, tutor, babysitter, summer camp counselor, and nanny, I've worked with children with special needs in several different capacities. I have specific and extensive experience working with children diagnosed with ADHD, Down...
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Experienced Care Giver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience
Over the last 18 years, I have worked with adult and children who have developmental disabilities. This includes one on one settings, as well as group settings. My job is to ensure the safety and well being of all individuals with whom I work and care for. Additionally, I create programs to assist with community integration. I...

Care Member says "Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and medications....

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Speech Therapist/Tutor- Polish-Speaking/ Special Needs & All Ages

Chicago, IL

5.0(1)
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$25/hr
10 years experience·
Hired by 3 families in your area
Craft assistance
carpooling
swimming supervision
Hello all, thank you for taking the time to view my profile! I live in Chicago and am providing services for children of all ages as a Speech-Language Pathologist as well as a caregiver! I am an elementary school-based SLP and am finishing up my 7th year there. I completed my Master's coursework in Speech-Language Pathology at...

Renee G. says "Sylvia was hired to watch my 8 month old daughter for one day while I worked from home. My daughter immediately took a liking to her and she had non stop...

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Rolling Meadows, IL

3.0(0)
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$25/hr
3 years experience
I am a nurse for over 9 years and a CNA for more than 10 years. I do my job with passion because I believe it is more than a job, I believe it is a calling. I am a mother and wife and I have worked with families that have considered me as part of their family. I am dependable, flexible and a positive person. I am honest and I am...
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Experienced Full Time Nanny Available

Franklin Park, IL

5.0(0)
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$10/hr
5 years experience
I have worked through DCFS in a foster home, with children ranging from 5 months to 15 years old. There were many different special needs involved. I worked there for 5 years. I enjoy this type of work because children are loving and sweet and teach us something new every day. The appreciation of life is greatly increased in...
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Kind And Patient Caregiver

Arlington Heights, IL

5.0(1)
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$27/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 5 families in your area
Hi, my name is Lara. When I was younger, my first job was working in an elderly home, and I've always had a great rapport with our elders. In addition to caring for my own mother in my past, I have been working for a senior care agency this year as well as people from care. com. I am certified in CPR, First aid, CPI (from my...

Amaralys A. says "Lara was kind, helpful, and showed great concern for me after my hysterectomy. she continues to check on my recovery even after the job was complete....

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Experience with Special Needs

Palatine, IL

5.0(1)
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$15/hr
5 years experience·
Hired by 1 families in your area
I have over 10 years of experience in special ed. I was a teachers aide at kirk school in Palatine for 3 years. I have also been a private caregiver for an adult male with special needs and a. caregiver to a lovely little boy for over 3 years my most recent job was with a little boy with autism.

Care Member says "Laurie took care of our special needs son and was amazing with him. From helping to feed him, play with him, give medication, etc. Laurie always...

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Happy Child Is A Happy Life

Skokie, IL

4.2(0)
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$35/hr
10 years experience
Dependable & Professional License ABA therapist 12+years experiences in childcare. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Background in Child development & Newborn Care Specialist certified. Hello Families, My name is Vanessa, you can call me Miss V. I worked as a lead teacher & ABA Therapist. As a Childcare specialist, I am...
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Special Needs Caregiver

Mount Prospect, IL

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$18/hr
4 years experience
Light cleaning
grocery shopping
meal prep
I have 4 years of experience with special needs. I worked for the transitions program at Glenbard North high school for almost 2 years. At that program I worked with non-verbal, autistic, down syndrome, schizophrenia and much more. I am currently a special education Para educator for 6th graders in U-46 with a learning...
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  • The average post rate is $24.00/hr as of January 2026

Recent special needs child care reviews from local parents in Des Plaines, IL

Special Needs Child Care in Des Plaines, IL are rated 0.0 out of 5 stars based on 0 reviews of the 60 listed special needs child care

Alfredo R.

The entire family was very pleased with Alfredo's professionalism. He always performed his duties with a smile and a pleasant attitude. He...

- Care member

Connie B.

We have been so incredibly lucky to have Connie as part of our care team. She has been reliable, responsible, and very kind in the care of...

- Stacy C.

Karyn L.

Karyn deserves more than 5 stars! She worked with our severely handicapped adult daughter who required feeding, diapering, showering and...

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