5th Grade Teacher: Inclusive, IEP-Driven Classroom

Illinois Education Job Bank; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 49,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks a dedicated Elementary School Teacher for 5th grade in a self-contained/resource classroom in Chicago Heights, IL. The role emphasizes planning and delivering individualized instruction aligned with IEPs and grade-level standards, while coordinating with specialists and general education teachers.

Responsibilities include administering IEPs, preparing detailed lesson plans, maintaining logs, and collaborating with staff to address student

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois State Teaching Credential to teach grades K-8 in a self-contained/resource classroom.
• Special Education endorsement in their assigned area is required.

Responsibilities

• Direct Service: establish rapport, motivate and manage each student, provide structured program and individualized instruction.
• Administration: plan and evaluate IEPs, update goals, prepare reports and detailed lesson plans, maintain service logs.
• Communication: participate in staffings, collaborate with paraprofessional/1:1 staff, coordinate with social worker/psychologist and general education teachers; assist with self-help skills.

Education

Illinois State Teaching Credential for K-8 (self-contained/resource classroom)

Job description

Elementary School Teaching/5th Grade Teacher

Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.Direct Service:

• Establish rapport with and develop individual techniques to motivate and manage each student.
• Provide a structured program of academic and activities with sufficient flexibility to hold interest and meet needs.
• Individualize instruction to facilitate optimum delivery of instruction in all academic areas.

2. Administration:

• Plan, implement and evaluate the Individual Educational Plan (IEP) for each child.
• Update IEP goals and objectives for annual reviews and trimester report cards.
• Prepare all reports required by administration.
• Prepare detailed lesson plans for each major subject area incorporating grade level curriculum and standards while making the necessary modifications and accommodations to address individual student needs.
• Maintain service delivery logs (as a resource teacher) for each IEP student.

3. Communication:

• Attend staffings of students assigned to class and/or resource program.
• Collaborate with classroom paraprofessional and 1:1 facilitator regarding roles and responsibilities within the classroom and with students.
• Meet with social worker, psychologist and other personnel to maintain ongoing assessment of children's progress.
• Collaborate with general education teachers if students are being mainstreamed (as a self-contained teacher) or if they are in the general education environment and receiving resource support services.
• Assist with self-help and self care skills.
• Sanitize materials/equipment in accordance with Board policy.
• Perform all duties assigned by the building principal.

Qualifications

An appropriate, valid, Illinois State Teaching Credential to teach grades K-8 in a self-contained/resource classroom. Special Education teachers must hold an endorsement in their assigned area.

Salary/Benefits

$49,144 - $58,966. Salary commensurate with experience and credentials

How to Apply

Please submit your application through the link provided.

Link to District/Third Party Online Application Web Page

District Name Chicago Heights SD #170 Building Name Address 30 W 16th Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411 Phone [phone] Fax [phone] IASA Region Cook South County Cook (South) County Employment Type Full-time permanent Job Category Elementary K-9 Grade Level Elementary