Life Skills Teacher Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Life Skills Teacher make in Chicago, IL? The average Life Skills Teacher salary in Chicago, IL is $71,132 as of May 28, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $64,798 and $79,411. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Social Studies Teacher

Envision Education - Hayward , CA

The Social Studies Teacher will lead students in an academic vision of success that focuses on ... and social-emotional skills that learners need for success in college, career, and life

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Upper Elementary Classroom Teacher

City View Charter School - Beaverton , OR

We believe in building students' academic knowledge and skills, challenging them to create high-quality work while teaching them character skills for life. Our EL curriculum encompasses brick-and ...

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Toddler Lead Teacher

Guidepost Montessori - Palo Alto , CA

We are now hiring a Lead Toddler Teacher for our beautiful Guidepost Montessori school at Palo Alto ... Provide lessons to encourage practical life skills, language, and grace and courtesy * Form ...

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1 day a week (Tuesday) Digital and Media Literacy Teacher

Beyond Tech Ed - Larkspur , CA

Willingness to continue to learn how to engage students and grow in classroom management skills ... Real-life technology is taught with the future in mind. We provide qualified digital literacy and ...

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Math and Computer Science Homeschool Teacher

Aspen Learning Lab Inc - Atherton , CA

... life - Employ a variety of educational techniques - Utilize informal and formal assessments to ... team members Skills: - Strong knowledge of the subject matter being taught - Excellent ...

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Upper School Math Teacher

Dunn School - Los Olivos , CA

If you are excited by the prospect of living your professional life side-by-side other educators ... Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Demonstrated ability to integrate technology ...

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What does a Life Skills Teacher do?

Common responsibilities of a Life Skills Teacher

Assists the administration in implementing all policies and/or rules governing student conduct, develops reasonable rules of classroom behavior and procedure, and maintains order in the classroom and school in a fair and just manner.

November 29, 2022

Develops, organizes and implements an interactive/adaptive Life Skills curriculum that provides an encouraging and supportive learning environment that allows for individuality and diversity.

January 28, 2023

Provides, implements, designs and adapts individual/group academic and behavioral programs in all school settings aligning instruction, when possible, with district and state benchmarks.

March 18, 2023

Attends and actively participates in professional development opportunities to enhance skills and understanding of special populations, may include training for proper restraint procedures, social and emotional learning best practices and literacy.

April 04, 2023

Manage student behavior and administer discipline including intervening in crisis situations and physically restraining students as necessary according to IEP.

May 01, 2023

Supervises and engages with students during arrival, dismissal, lunch, and/or other activities designated by the teacher or administrator.

May 06, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Life Skills Teacher in Chicago, IL

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64798

79411

71132

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

66800

82618

73341

What is the average salary for Life Skills Teacher in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Life Skills Teacher in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Life Skills Teacher ranges from $64,798 to $79,411 with the average base salary of $71,132. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $66,800 to $82,618 with the average total cash compensation of $73,341.

View Average Salary for Life Skills Teacher as table

	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$71,132	$64,798 - $79,411
Bonus	$2,208	$2,002 - $3,207
Total Pay	$73,341	$66,800 - $82,618

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Life Skills Teacher Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,163 - $79,858	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,163 - $79,858	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,088 - $79,767	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,138 - $79,827	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $65,138 - $79,827	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $63,679 - $78,040	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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