(1.0 FTE) Special Education Teacher

North Shore School District 112; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading school district is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher to develop individualized education programs and support students in a structured environment. This role emphasizes collaboration with families and educators to foster inclusive educational practices. Candidates must hold an Illinois Professional Educator License and be passionate about enhancing the learning outcomes of diverse student populations.

Benefits

Excellent benefits

TRS Retirement Pension Service Credit

Paid sick, personal, and bereavement leave

Qualifications

• Develops and implements IEPs for students with special needs.
• Requires knowledge of state and federal special education regulations.
• Strong collaboration with parents and staff for student success.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized instruction and support to diverse learners.
• Develop and implement differentiated lesson plans.
• Maintain a positive and structured classroom environment.

Skills

Differentiated Instruction

Classroom Management

Collaboration

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License

Endorsements in LBS1

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Mission Statement

The mission of North Shore School District 112, a community partnership committed to a world-class education, is to nurture every child to become an inspired learner, a well-rounded individual and contributing member of a global community by striving for excellence within an environment that fosters innovation, respect, engagement and intellectual inquiry.

Primary Function

Provide specialized instruction and support to students with diverse needs in a structured classroom setting. This role involves developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to address students' academic, behavioral, functional, and social-emotional goals within a highly supportive and inclusive learning environment.

Mission Statement

The mission of North Shore School District 112, a community partnership committed to a world-class education, is to nurture every child to become an inspired learner, a well-rounded individual and contributing member of a global community by striving for excellence within an environment that fosters innovation, respect, engagement and intellectual inquiry.

Primary Function

Provide specialized instruction and support to students with diverse needs in a structured classroom setting. This role involves developing and implementing Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) to address students' academic, behavioral, functional, and social-emotional goals within a highly supportive and inclusive learning environment.

General Description

The criteria indicated below are intended to describe various types of work that may be performed. The exclusion of specific responsibilities does not prohibit them if the work is similar, related, or a logical task of the position.

Instruction & Curriculum Implementation

• Develop and implement differentiated lesson plans tailored to individual student needs and aligned with district and state standards.
• Utilize evidence-based instructional strategies and integrate technology and assistive tools to support learning.
• Modify and adapt general education curricula and materials to meet the specific requirements of IEPs.
• Integrate life skills, social-emotional learning, and functional academics into daily instruction to promote student success.
  
  

IEP Development & Compliance

• Develop, implement, and monitor Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) collaboratively with families, related service providers, and general education staff.
• Collect and maintain data on student progress, ensuring accurate records and using data to inform instructional decisions.
• Collaborate regularly with parents, seeking their input and addressing concerns regarding student progress.
• Facilitate IEP meetings, clearly communicating goals, accommodations, and services to all participants.
• Ensure compliance with all state and federal special education regulations, including IDEA and Section 504.
  
  

Classroom & Behavior Management

• Maintain a structured, safe, and positive learning environment that fosters respect and encourages student participation.
• Implement behavior intervention plans (BIPs) and use positive reinforcement strategies to support student behavior.
• Employ proactive classroom management strategies, including clear expectations, routines, and relationship-building.
• Collaborate with support staff, including paraprofessionals, to ensure consistency in behavioral support and implementation of BIPs.
• Utilize crisis intervention strategies, such as NCVI, to manage challenging behaviors and ensure safety.
  
  

Collaboration & Communication

• Collaborate with general education teachers, related service providers, and administrators to support inclusive practices and student success.
• Communicate regularly with families, providing updates on student progress, strategies for home support, and seeking their input.
• Participate actively in professional development opportunities, staff meetings, and district training.
• Provide leadership, training, and mentorship to paraprofessionals working within the classroom.
  
  

Assessment & Progress Monitoring

• Conduct ongoing assessments, including formative and summative, to inform instruction and monitor student growth toward IEP goals.
• Use data from assessments to adjust instructional strategies and interventions, ensuring individualized support for students.
• Prepare and submit required reports, documentation, and progress updates in strict compliance with district, state, and federal regulations.
  
  

Qualifications

• Illinois Professional Educator License
• Required - Endorsements in LBS1
• The employee must have foundational knowledge of district curricular standards and targets, State of Illinois learning standards, best practices in teaching, differentiated instruction, successful classroom management strategies, and other related curriculum objectives.
  
  

Evaluation

• Performance will be evaluated in accordance with the Teacher Evaluation Plan.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies for students with diverse learning needs, including those with autism, intellectual challenges, emotional regulation needs, and complex learning profiles.
• Familiarity with IEP development, accommodations/modifications, and special education laws.
  
  

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, talk or hear, and taste or smell. The employee is frequently required to use their hands to handle or feel instructional materials and classroom tools. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Completion of Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (NCVI) training and de-escalation strategies is required. The district will provide training to ensure staff are equipped with proactive behavior management, crisis prevention, and intervention techniques to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment. Ongoing refresher training may be required to maintain certification and stay updated on best practices.

Work Environment

The employee shall possess personal computing skills with the following types of software: web browsers, word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and student database systems. The employee shall use board-approved resources, classroom textbooks, teacher manuals, technology, and assistive technology. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works in a classroom setting with children, occasionally works in outdoor weather conditions, and is subject to noises associated with an educational environment.

Working Conditions

Salary: Per the NSEA Collective Bargaining Agreement for the 2025-26 school year, excellent benefits, TRS Retirement Pension Service Credit, paid sick, personal, bereavement leave, and other benefits.

Application Procedure

Apply online by completing the online application and uploading support materials. PLEASE NO CALLS OR EMAILS.

Selection Procedure

The principal will review online applications and supporting materials and the principal will call individuals in for interviews. After initial interviews, candidates meet with the Director of Personnel Services who may recommend the individual for hire by the Board of Education.

The North Shore School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Primary and Secondary Education

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