Special Education Teacher - ED (Grades K-2)

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Duties

Work collaboratively with all special education and general education staff
Work under the direction of the building principal
Provide instruction as determined by the students' IEPs
Participate in the development of comprehensive Individual Education Plans for identified students including behavior intervention plans
Provide consultation, technical assistance and training to teachers and parents of students experiencing learning or behavioral problems
Provide information to parents relative to strategies that can be used at home to support the school's efforts
Take responsibility for implementation of IEPs for students on assigned caseload
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Valid Illinois PEL with LBS1 endorsement
Successful teaching or student teaching experience
Strong interpersonal communication skills in working with general education teachers, students, parents and staff
Strong knowledge base of secondary curriculum
Strong organizational skills
Strong problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge of intervention strategies and progress monitoring experience
Ability to model teaching strategies to meet the needs of students' various learning styles
Ability to informally assess learning and/or behavioral needs of students & address those needs using documented data

Salary/Benefits

In accordance with current SEA negotiated agreement; Go to the 26-27 SEA Salary Schedule to view the SEA Salary Schedule

Additional Notes

First contractual day of the 2026-2027 District 186 180-day calendar

How to Apply

Go to and click on "Click here to view job postings and apply" follow online instructions

School District

www.sps186.org

Position Website

www.sps186.org

City Website

www.sps186.org