Special Education LBS1 Resource Teacher

Crystal Lake Community Consolidated School District #47; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Crystal Lake School District 47 in Illinois currently has an opening for a Special Education LBS1 Resource Teacher serving students at Coventry and West Elementary Schools. The goal is to provide specialized instruction and supports in accordance with each student’s IEP.

The position requires developing and monitoring IEPs, collaborating with parents and school staff, and ensuring compliance with district policies and federal guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Ability to adapt to varied duties and tasks.
• Commitment to supporting students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer an appropriate program of instruction for students identified as having disabilities
• Prepare an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each child
• Monitor and update each Individual Education Plan using electronic IEP system
• Conference with parents concerning the Individual Education Plan
• Provide appropriate assessment and evaluation of each child's program
• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities
• Submit required testing and update information in a timely fashion
• Attend in-service programs in order to remain current in all areas dealing with special education disabilities
• Provide parents and teachers with suggestions on how to be more effective with children with disabilities
• Use appropriate techniques and strategies that promote and enhance critical, creative, and evaluative thinking of students
• Use appropriate instruction strategies and materials they reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic background
• Fulfill the terms of any affected written contract and adhere to the Codes of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Illinois
• Assist in the enforcement of all federal, state and district regulations, policies and procedures
• Monitor students in a testing environment
• Make all decisions and perform all tasks in accordance with District 47's policies and philosophies
• Ensure compliance with Board rules and applicable federal laws and regulations
• Case manage students to ensure all specialized services are provided
• Perform other tasks or services consistent with the job goal of this position

Skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• Position Type: Special Education/ Special Education Teacher


• Date Posted: 9/3/2026


• Location: Coventry/West Elementary Schools


• Date Available: 26/27 SY

Crystal Lake School District 47 currently has an opening for a Special Education LBS1 Resource Teacher, serving students at both Coventry and West Elementary Schools. The goal of this position is to provide specialized instruction and supports in various environments where students with disabilities have an opportunity to succeed in accordance with their Individual Educational Plan (IEP).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and administer an appropriate program of instruction for students identified as having disabilities


• Prepare an Individual Education Plan (IEP) for each child


• Monitor and update each Individual Education Plan using electronic IEP system


• Conference with parents concerning the Individual Education Plan


• Provide appropriate assessment and evaluation of each child's program


• Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, district policy, and administrative regulation


• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities


• Submit required testing and update information in a timely fashion


• Attend in-service programs in order to remain current in all areas dealing with special education disabilities


• Provide parents and teachers with suggestions on how to be more effective with children with disabilities


• Use appropriate techniques and strategies that promote and enhance critical, creative, and evaluative thinking of students


• Use appropriate instruction strategies and materials they reflect each student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socioeconomic background


• Fulfill the terms of any affected written contract and adhere to the Codes of Ethics and Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Illinois


• Assist in the enforcement of all federal, state and district regulations, policies and procedures


• Monitor students in a testing environment


• Make all decisions and perform all tasks in accordance with District 47's policies and philosophies


• Ensure compliance with Board rules and applicable federal laws and regulations


• Case manage students to ensure all specialized services are provided


• Perform other tasks or services consistent with the job goal of this position

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university


• Adaptability to performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature without loss of efficiency or composure

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Demonstrate high levels of flexibility, interpersonal skills, articulation, concentration, confidentiality, and organization


• Physical requirements include sitting, standing, bending, walking, and lifting equipment or material


• High level of flexibility, articulation, concentration, and confidentially

Compensation and benefit information at the Crystal Lake Teachers' Association (CLETA) negotiated agreement hyperlink