(2.0 FTE) Special Education Teacher - Intensive Support Needs

North Shore School District 112; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Special Education Teacher for Intensive Support Needs. This role involves creating an inclusive classroom environment, planning effective lessons, and engaging with students from diverse backgrounds. The ideal candidate will possess a valid Illinois Professional Educator License and demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills. Join a team that values innovation and strives for excellence in nurturing every child's potential. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of students and contribute to a supportive educational community.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Paid Sick Leave

Personal Leave

Bereavement Leave

TRS Retirement Pension Service Credit

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with proper endorsement(s).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare instructional objectives to meet student needs.
• Manage classroom environment and ensure student engagement.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Cultural Diversity Appreciation

Instructional Technology

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (LBS1)

Job description

(2.0 FTE) Special Education Teacher - Intensive Support Needs JobID: 3907

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Special Education Teacher
  
  
• Date Posted:
  4/23/2025
  
  
• Date Available:
  08/18/2025
  
  

Our Mission:

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.

A. Planning and Preparation
1. Knowledge of Content and Pedagogy-Plans and practice consistently reflect knowledge of the content and of the instructional strategies specific to that discipline.
2. Knowledge of Students: backgrounds, cultures, skills, language proficiency, interests, and special needs-Actively seeks knowledge of students and demonstrates consideration for students' individual needs.
3. Instructional Objectives-Instructional objectives reflect high-level learning and curriculum standards. The objectives are suitable for all students in the class and address the needs of different types of learners.
4. Knowledge of Resources, including Technology-implements available resources and seeks additional resources, including appropriate use of technology, to enhance teacher skill and student performance.
5. Assessment for Instruction-Uses assessment results to plan for instruction or the individual needs of students.

B. The Classroom Environment
1. Management of Instructional Groups-Students in groups are productively engaged and focused on learning objective with minimal teacher support.
2. Management of Transitions-Transitions occur smoothly, with little loss of instructional time.
3. Management of Materials and Supplies-Routines for handling materials and supplies occur smoothly, with little loss of instructional time.
4. Safety, Accessibility and Physical Space-the classroom is safe, and the teacher makes effective use of physical resources.
5. Teacher Interaction with Students-Teacher-student interactions are friendly and demonstrate caring, respect, and proper regard for students' cultures. Students exhibit respect for the teacher.
6. Expectations-Standards of conduct have been established and are observablein the classroom setting. Teacher follow-through is fair and consistent.
7. Monitoring of Student Behavior-Teacher is alert and responsive to student behavior at all times.
8. Response to Student Misbehavior-Response to misbehavior is appropriate and successful.

C. Instruction-Teacher Effectiveness
1. Quality of Questions-Most of the teacher's questions are of high quality.Adequate time is provided for students to respond.
2. Monitoring of Student Learning During Instruction-Teacher monitors the progress of groups of students and some individual students.
3. Student Assessment-Students are aware of the criteria and performance standards by which their work will be evaluated, and assess and monitor the quality of their own work against the criteria.
4. Feedback to Students-Teacher's feedback to students is timely and of consistently high quality.
5. Responses to Students' Needs During Instruction-Teacher makes adjustments to a lesson, and the adjustment occurs smoothly,successfully accommodating students' questions or interests.
6. Persistence-Teacher persists in seeking approaches for students who have difficulty learning using some strategies.

D. Instruction-Student Engagement
1. Expectations for Learning-Teacher's purpose for the lesson or unit is clear,including where it is situated within broader learning.
2. Directions and Procedures-Teacher's directions and procedures are clearto students.
3. Explanations of Content-Teacher's explanation of content is appropriate,accurate and connects with students' knowledge and experience.
4. Activities and Assignments-Most activities and assignments are appropriateto students, and almost all students are engaged in exploring content.
5. Grouping of Students-Instructional groups are productive and fully appropriateto the students or to the instructional purposes of the lesson.
6. Instructional Materials and Resources-Instructional materials and resourcesare suitable to the instructional purposes and engage students.
7. Structure and Pacing-The lesson has a clearly defined structure around whichthe activities are organized. Pacing of the lesson is generally appropriate.

E. Professional Responsibilities and Personal Qualities
1. Instructional Records-Teacher's system for maintaining instructional recordsis accurate.
2. Non-instructional Records-Teacher's system for maintaining non-instructionalrecords is accurate and effective.
3. Communications with Families-Teacher communicates regularlyand successfully and engages families in the educational program. Informationis conveyed in an appropriate manner.
4. Participation in a School/District Community-The teacher takes the initiative toattend and actively participate in the school/district's activities, committees,or events.
5. Relationships with Colleagues-Relationships with colleagues are characterized by mutual support and cooperation.
6. Professional Growth and Development-Teacher engages in opportunitiesin professional development that are based on self-reflection.
7. Professionalism-teacher displays a high level of ethics and professionalism ininteractions with students, colleagues, and the school communityand contributes to child-centered decisions.

Qualifications:

• Valid Illinois Professional Educator License with proper endorsement(s) - LBS1
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Appreciation of cultural diversity
• Ability to effectively incorporate instructional technology

Working Conditions:
Salary: Per NSEA New Teacher Hire Grid (Collective Bargaining Agreement ) for the 2025-26school 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 PHONE CALLS OR EMAILS.

Selection Procedure:
The principal will review on line applications and supporting materials and the principal will call or email individuals in for interviews. After initial interviews, candidates meet virtually 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

Postings current as of 5/10/2025 1:16:01 PM CST.

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