2026-2027 FT Special Education Teacher (Grades 5-8): St. Mary Immaculate, Plainfield

Diocese-of-Joliet-1; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid holidays

Defined Pension Plan funded by Diocese

Paid personal leave days

Job summary

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools in Plainfield, IL seeks a 2026-2027 Special Education Teacher (K-8) for full-time, benefit-eligible service. The role emphasizes Catholic identity, instruction of students with diverse needs, and collaboration with families and staff to support faith-based education.

Required licensure and a relevant bachelor’s degree ensure eligibility, with a preference for practicing Catholics capable of teaching religion or theology within a Catholic School setting.

Qualifications

• Current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or valid out-of-state certificate with reciprocity.
• Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education or related discipline applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Practicing Catholic preferred but required to teach religion or theology courses.

Responsibilities

• Instruct children in assigned subjects, direct and guide learning, and adjust instruction to meet individual needs.
• Attend to professional duties such as planning lessons, preparing materials, and collaborating with principal on instructional matters.
• Communicate with parents about student progress and maintain regular presence during class and activities.
• Promote Catholic identity, participate in training, and uphold professional ethics and school policies.

Education

Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL)

Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education

Job description

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2026-2027 FT Special Education Teacher (Grades 5-8): St. Mary Immaculate, Plainfield JobID: 5196

• Position Type:
  Student Support Services/ Coordinator of Special Education
  
• Date Posted:
  10/6/2026
  
• Location:
  St. Mary Immaculate Catholic School, Plainfield
  

Diocese of Joliet Catholic Schools
2026-2027 Special Education Teacher (K-8)
Full-time-Benefit Eligible
St. Mary Immaculate Catholic School, Plainfield, IL
Position Available: June 2026

Position Purpose
The teacher is considered a ministerial employee by their role working in a Catholic School and agree to work diligently to support and strengthen the Catholic Church and its value system. By word and example, Catholic school employees support all the official religious teachings of the Catholic Church throughout their personal and professional lives. Teachers agree to play a substantial role in conveying the Catholic Church's message and carrying out its mission.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
The teacher...

• Seek an understanding of, and implement the educational and spiritual philosophy and procedures of the local school;
• Strictly observe the Code of Professional Ethics;
• Instruct children in assigned subjects, direct and guide students' learning throughout the day, and adjust instructional level to meet individual student needs;
• Attend to related professional duties, including but not limited to: planning lessons, preparing materials, helping individual students, reading professional literature, serving on diocesan staff committees, attending regularly scheduled faculty meetings and conferring with the principal on instructional and disciplinary problems;
• Participate in all faculty meetings and prescribed in-service training opportunities;
• Attend teacher institutes as stipulated by the school and the Catholic Schools Office;
• Complete Catholic Identity Formation Training and other required professional development from the Diocese of Joliet;
• Join with the other staff members in supervising the children and maintaining discipline on the premises before, during and after school;
• Be present when classes are scheduled to begin and not leave the classroom during class periods except for emergency reasons;
• Have general knowledge of all information contained in each student's cumulative folder;
• Secure the approval of the principal for important communications with parents concerning school matters;
• Encourage responsibility on the part of students in their conduct and behavior with each other and with others outside the school community;
• Contribute to the nurturing and advancement of the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of the students;
• Make appropriate reports to the principal and parents concerning the educational growth and development of students;
• Work together with parents to assist them in their role as primary educators of their children;
• Consistently communicate with and/or meet with parents regarding student progress in school.
• Communicate professionally with all constituents including (but not limited to); school administration, pastor, parish priests, colleagues, students, parents, and prospective parents;
• Effectively use technology to enhance student learning;
• Performs other related tasks as assigned by the principal or pastor.

Education and Experience

• Candidates must hold a current Illinois Professional Educator License (PEL) or a valid out of state certificate from a state with which Illinois has reciprocity. Also, the candidate may be enrolled in an accredited program working toward professional licensure.
• Holds a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Elementary Education or a related discipline that is applicable to the teaching assignment.
• Practicing Catholic preferred but is required to teach religion or theology courses.

Annual Salary Range $31,824 - $58,352

• **Final salary will be determined by relevant teaching experience and relevant education**

Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, Basic Life and AD & D, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Defined Pension Plan funded by Diocese of Joliet, 403(b) retirement plan, paid personal leave days, and paid holidays.
• Voluntary benefits of Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, and Permanent Life Insurance.

Physical abilities that are commonly associated with the performance of this job
While performing the duties of this job, the employee may frequently be required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, see, feel with hands, reach with arms, walk up or down multiple flights of stairs, and be physically able to perform duties as assigned, including the ability to lift up to 20-30 pounds if needed.

• Works in standard office and school building environments but also has ability to work outdoors during outdoor student activities.

Postings current as of 10/16/2026 12:55:05 PM CST.