Pre-K Self Contained Special Education Teacher (Long Term Substitute)

Dist102; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

LaGrange District 102 is seeking a Pre-K Self Contained Special Education Teacher (Long Term Substitute) to support 3–5 year olds with individualized plans. The role emphasizes implementing federal guidelines, collaborating with paraprofessionals, and applying data-based progress monitoring.

Applicants should hold an Illinois license with early childhood endorsement and a valid special education endorsement or Learning Behavior Specialist License.

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License with Early Childhood endorsement.
• Current endorsement in special education or Learning Behavior Specialist License (Early Childhood).
• Experience teaching in the last 4 years and/or related coursework.
• Knowledge of classroom content and effective strategies for autism.
• Fluency in English; Spanish knowledge preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide and implement educational plans compliant with Federal guidelines.
• Instruct students on the autism spectrum using appropriate strategies.
• Collaborate with paraprofessional educators in the classroom.
• Use task analysis and sequential skills development.
• Plan daily activities aligned with instructional objectives.
• Write behavior objectives from observations and evaluate progress.
• Involve and update parents on IEP development and progress.
• Apply assistive technology to support student needs.
• Provide individualized, small-group, and whole-group instruction.
• Create a conducive learning environment for 3–5 year olds.

Skills

Illinois license

Endorsement in Early Childhood

Google Suite

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Education

Endorsement in special education

Learning Behavior Specialist License

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Pre-K Self Contained Special Education Teacher (Long Term Substitute) JobID: 1730

• Position Type: Long term substitute
• Date Posted: 8/13/2026
• Date Available: 09/18/2026

EEO Statement: The LaGrange School District 102 in accordance with federal laws, Presidential Executive Orders, and state and local laws provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.

LaGrange District 102 is committed to building and sustaining a multicultural schoolcommunity that fosters equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Qualifications:

• Illinois Professional Educator License (plus endorsement in Early Childhood)
• Current endorsement in special education or Learning Behavior Specialist License with an endorsement in early childhood
• Previous experience teaching in the area of assignment within the last 4 years and/or coursework in the area of assignment within the last 3 years
• Comprehensive knowledge, understanding, and skill in the content area/assignment
• Knowledge and experience with Google Suite
• Fluency and literacy in English and Spanish are preferred but not required

Responsibilities:

• Provide and implement educational plans that are compliant with Federal guidelines.
• Use appropriate and effective strategies in instructing students on the autism spectrum.
• Provide direction to and work collaboratively with paraprofessional educators in the classroom.
• Demonstrate knowledge of task analysis and sequential skills development.
• Plan daily activities consistent with instructional objectives.
• Write behavior management objectives based on information collected during observations using data-based techniques and evaluate the implementation of these objectives.
• Involve parents directly in individual education plan development, plan implementation as needed, and provide them with progress updates.
• Utilize best practices for the application of assistive technology in line with student needs.
• Provide individualized, small-group, and whole-group instruction needed to ensure advancement of all students.
• Create a classroom environment conducive to the learning for all students ages 3-5 years.
• Prepare classrooms with a variety of materials or resources for children to explore, manipulate, or use in learning activities or imaginative play.
• Observe and assess students' performance in various domains.
• Arrange indoor or outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, or safety.
• Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, or changing their diapers.
• Communicate nonverbally with children to provide them with comfort, encouragement, or positive reinforcement.
• Perform other tasks and projects as assigned by the Building Administrator.