Cross-Categorical Special Ed Teacher (Co-Teach)

Illinois School District U-46; Ourense; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Cross Categorical Teacher for Coleman ES / McKinley ES. The role requires delivering individualized instruction in a co-teaching setting aligned to IEP goals, with regular collaboration with the classroom teacher and staff to drive student progress.

The position is 184 work days, 9-month, with responsibilities including IEP meetings, data reporting, and behavior planning under ETA bargaining. They will start ASAP with a salary set at $60,689.

Qualifications

• Illinois Teaching Certificate with LBS1 endorsement.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university.
• Bilingual Spanish/English certification required for bilingual positions.
• Experience in Special Education preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized instruction in a co-teaching environment as mandated by the IEP.
• Collaborate and plan instruction with the classroom teacher regularly to accelerate progress.
• Develop and foster positive relationships with students and families.
• Deliver direct services and instruction per the IEP.
• Complete diagnostic components and enter data into screens; prepare reports.
• Participate in School Service Team and IEP meetings; maintain timely paperwork.
• Create data-driven goals and objectives based on student needs and standards.
• Monitor caseload for annual reviews and ensure IEPs are implemented.

Skills

Special education

Co-teaching

IEP collaboration

Differentiated instruction

Education

LBS1 Endorsement

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Cross Categorical Teacher for Coleman ES / McKinley ES. The role requires delivering individualized instruction in a co-teaching setting aligned to IEP goals, with regular collaboration with the classroom teacher and staff to drive student progress.

The position is 184 work days, 9-month, with responsibilities including IEP meetings, data reporting, and behavior planning under ETA bargaining. They will start ASAP with a salary set at $60,689.